Pakistan Bypasses Afghan Trade Route Easing Export Rules via Iran Land Corridor
Pakistan’s Commerce Ministry has temporarily suspended mandatory financial instrument requirements for exports to Iran and Central Asia to counter Afghan border closures.
Pakistan’s Ore and Mineral Exports Surge 62% in February 2026
Provisional SBP data shows Pakistan’s total exports reached $2.48 billion in February 2026, highlighted by a dramatic rise in mineral shipments and robust rice exports.
National Assembly Committee Reviews Export Decline, Rice Sector Support, and Regional Trade Challenges
The National Assembly Standing Committee on Commerce has called for detailed briefings from key ministries and the State Bank of Pakistan to address stagnant exports, rice sector decline, and regional trade issues while endorsing targeted support measures.