KABUL (Ariana News): The transit problems via Pakistan will soon beresolved, and exports will begin through Torkham and Spin Boldak, theMinistry of Commerce and Industry of Afghanistan reported.
The MCIA says it has been able to reach an agreement with the Pakistani toopen the Spin Boldak and Torkham crossings for six days a week to transit.
According to officials, Afghanistan will be able to resume exports throughthe two crossings following the Eid holidays, noting, “It’s profitable toexport through these ports.”
On the other hand, the private sector wants the MCIA to work out otherexport pathways in addition to that of Pakistan, reasoning “Pakistan’s pathis never sure.”
According to officials in the Chamber of Agriculture and Livestock, here weare with the season to harvest fruit; the government must pave the groundfor its export.
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They also say, “Although it is closer and affordable, it is alwaysuncertain to trade through Pakistan.”
In order for businesses to grow, the government must look for differentways, on national and international levels, experts emphasize.
Challenges triggered by politics have always threatened Afghanistan’stransit and trade relations with Pakistan.
