In a strategic move that reinforces Pakistan’s leadership in regional trade facilitation, Islamabad has approved the transit of 150 Afghan trucks carrying export goods to India via the Wagah border. This decision highlights Pakistan’s commitment to promoting economic integration in South Asia and strengthening its diplomatic ties with neighboring Afghanistan.

The trucks, which had entered Pakistan before April 25, were temporarily halted due to a regional reassessment of trade protocols. However, in a clear demonstration of goodwill and regional cooperation, Pakistan has enabled these shipments to proceed, ensuring minimal disruption to Afghan traders and businesses.

Officials emphasized that the gesture reflects Pakistan’s proactive approach toward maintaining stable, commerce-friendly corridors in the region. By taking this initiative, Pakistan has once again proven itself as a key transit hub for Central and South Asia, enabling landlocked Afghanistan to access broader markets.

Under the Afghanistan–Pakistan Transit Trade Agreement (APTTA), Afghan goods are allowed passage through Pakistan to India, limited to exports only. While Afghan trucks can deliver their goods to the Wagah border, Indian products are not permitted to be brought back into Afghanistan via Pakistan, a rule in place to safeguard Pakistan’s domestic trade structure.

Despite regional tensions, Pakistan’s decision to open the Wagah route to Afghan exports sends a powerful message: the country is open to trade cooperation and is ready to play a leading role in enhancing economic ties across South Asia.

This move not only supports Afghanistan’s economy but also builds a foundation of trust and collaboration that can contribute to long-term regional stability and growth.