Pak-Afghan Liaison Committee Meets To Discuss Issues Hindering Bilateral Trade
Muhammad Irfan Published April 01, 2023 | 04:10 PM
PESHAWAR, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 1st Apr, 2023 ) :A meeting of the Pak-Afghan liaison committee held to discuss different issues causing impediments in smooth sailing of bilateral trade and promotion of commercial activities in the region The meeting was held at Model Custom Collectorate Peshawar with Director Directorate of Transit Trade, Arbab Qaiser Hameed in chair.
According to a press release issued here on Saturday, the meeting was attended by members of Pak-Afghan Liaison Committee including Director Pak-Afghan Joint Chamber of Commerce (PAJCCI) Zia-ul-Haq Sarhadi, former SVP Sarhad Chamber, Engr Manzoor Elahi, President Khyber Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Syed Jawad Hussain Kazmi, VP Frontier Custom Agents Association, Imtiaz Ahmad Ali, Commercial Attache Afghan Consulate, Waheedullah Himmat, Deputy Attache, Hameed Fazil Khel and others.
Speaking with the participants of the meeting, Director PAJCCI, Zia-ul-Haq Sarhadi raises points that goods checking by different departments are causing delay in clearance of containers which is creating a lot of problems for businessmen.
Apart of it, Zia continued, clearance of containers at Karachi sea port takes more than ten days ensuing in infliction of demurrage and detention charges.
Zia said despite issuance of notification regarding Cross Tuffing of containers in Karachi, the decision is not implemented as a result of which containers are going to Afghanistan and take a lot of time in reaching back, forcing businessmen to pay extra money under the head of detention charges.
The participants of the meeting also demanded permission for transportation of Afghan Transit trade goods in railway besides its shifting in bonded carrier.
They also demanded approval for filing of GD at Azakhel Dry Port so that the custom clearing agents of KP should continue their business.
Replying to the demands made in the meeting, Director Transit Trade, Arbab Qaiser Hameed said that he is well aware of problems being faced by business community.
Arbab Qaiser who is also Chairman of the Liaison committee held out assurance of his full cooperation to business community and said decisions will be taken with mutual coordination and consultation.
Related Topics
Recent Stories
Rock-solid Ruud racks up season-leading win in Barcelona
At UN, Iran says it will make Israel 'regret' reprisals
G7 hears calls for 'critical' Ukraine aid
EU seeks to leverage might to confront China, US challenge
5 Customs officials martyred as their vehicle ambushed by terrorists in D I Khan
Pak-New Zealand match called off due to rain
NHA restores traffic on roads affected by recent rains in Balochistan
China to fully support Pakistan's efforts against terrorism: Ambassador Jiang
U.S. envoy calls on Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar
Poland arrests man over suspected plan to kill Zelensky
EU wants to ease youth movement to and from UK
Police foils attempt of supply mainpuri raw material
More Stories From Pakistan
-
5 Customs officials martyred as their vehicle ambushed by terrorists in D I Khan
4 hours ago -
NHA restores traffic on roads affected by recent rains in Balochistan
5 hours ago -
China to fully support Pakistan's efforts against terrorism: Ambassador Jiang
5 hours ago -
U.S. envoy calls on Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar
5 hours ago -
Police foils attempt of supply mainpuri raw material
5 hours ago -
Govt making efforts to eradicate polio: DC
5 hours ago
-
Parliamentarians hail President's speech as reminiscent of state policy, rebuke Opposition's protest
5 hours ago -
Collective efforts to overcome challenges to education, say speakers at Int'l conference
5 hours ago -
RCB destroys 200 Kg of unhealthy meat
5 hours ago -
Turkish CGS calls on Army Chief, commends Pakistan Army's role in combating terrorism
5 hours ago -
CM directs to prepare wheat purchase plan for next season
6 hours ago -
Participants of management course of WAPDA Administrative Staff College meet Governor
6 hours ago