A Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) was formally signed on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, between the Ministry of Industry and Commerce of Afghanistan, represented by Deputy Minister Mullah Ahmadullah Zahid, and the Ministry of Commerce of Pakistan, represented by Deputy Minister Jawad Paul, Afghanistan’s Embassy in Pakistan said in a statement. This was reported by Ariananews.af.
The statement added that under the provisions of this agreement, the tariff rates on four Afghan export items to Pakistan – grapes, pomegranates, apples, and tomatoes – as well as four Pakistani export items to Afghanistan – mangoes, kinnows (a citrus fruit), bananas, and potatoes – which previously exceeded 60 percent, will now be reduced to 27 percent.
This agreement will be effective for a period of one year, commencing on August 1, 2025. It is renewable and also allows for the inclusion of additional items in the future, the statement read.
CentralasianLIGHT.org
July 23, 2025