Pakistan’s $30 Billion Import Reporting Gap Raises Transparency Concerns in Trade Data
A new report reveals a $30 billion gap between import figures recorded by PSW and SBP over five years, raising serious questions about data accuracy. The IMF has called for transparency, and a government committee is investigating the discrepancies to restore market confidence.
Pakistan Moves to Reform Barter Trade Mechanism with Iran, Afghanistan, and Russia
Pakistan’s Ministry of Commerce has proposed amendments to the Barter Trade Mechanism with Iran, Afghanistan, and Russia, aiming to simplify processes, expand scope, and strengthen compliance under international trade norms.
State Bank of Pakistan directs banks to terminate clients on Goods Declaration suspicion under AML rules
The State Bank of Pakistan has directed banks to tighten compliance on trade-based transactions, including the option to terminate client relationships if Goods Declaration mismatches raise AML suspicions.