ECONOMY — February 18, 2026
Pakistan Permits Transfer of Stuck Afghan Transit Cargoes to Karachi Ports
Pakistan's FBR has authorized the transfer of Afghan transit cargoes stuck in Chaman and Quetta to Karachi ports for re-export, following border closures since October 2025 that disrupted trade.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Hasht-e Subh — corroborated by Bakhtar News, Amu TV, ToloNews and 2 more — 2 min read
Pakistan's Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) announced that Afghan transit trade cargoes, stuck in Chaman and Quetta for months, can now be transferred for re-export to Karachi port and Port Qasim.
The Express Tribune reported on Feb. 18 that main border crossings between Pakistan and Afghanistan closed on Oct. 10, 2025, following border clashes, suspending Afghanistan's transit trade through Karachi ports.
In a statement, FBR authorized the "reverse transfer" of all stuck cargoes. Commercial goods held in Chaman and Quetta will be moved to the ports in accordance with regulations, under the supervision of customs officers.
Transport companies must submit official requests for transfers. Each convoy is limited to a maximum of 15 vehicles, accompanied by one customs officer.
The months-long suspension has inflicted extensive losses on Afghan and Pakistani traders, leaving thousands of cargoes stranded at Karachi port.
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Reliability assessment
Key fact of FBR authorizing transfer of stuck Afghan transit cargoes corroborated by 6 independent Afghan outlets; supported by Pakistani outlet Express Tribune on context of border closures.
Across the newsrooms
Filed by 6 outlets
Hasht-e Subh
Originating
Bakhtar News
Amu TV
ToloNews
Ariana News
Khaama Press
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Economy — Pakistan, Afghanistan, transit trade, Karachi, Chaman
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