ISLAMABAD – The first international transit activity on Friday started atGwadar with the arrival of the first fish carrier containing 200 tonnes offish from international waters.
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), in a statement, said that the fish willbe shipped to China in reefer containers, opening up a new era ofprosperity and growth for the people of Balochistan and the economy ofPakistan.
All arrangements have been finalized for transforming Gwadar into aninternational transit trade hub and facilitate trade through Gwadar Port.The FBR has already notified International Transshipment Rules vide SRO218(I)/2020 dated 10th March 2020.
Moreover, a dedicated Directorate of Transit Trade has also beenestablished at Gwadar to work closely with the stakeholders and transformGwadar into a transit trade hub.
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As a result of this proactive approach and support of all stakeholders, inthe coming days, more vessels containing international cargo including LPG,steel pipes and DAP fertilizer for transit to Afghanistan are scheduled toarrive at Gwadar Port.
“This reflects the confidence of the international business community andshipping lines in the economic potential of the port and excellent tradefacilitation measures put in place by Pakistan Customs, the statement read.“Gwadar is the future of Pakistan and will help the country earnmuch-needed foreign exchange in the future.”
