Mutual Assistant Agreement Signed

Pakistan Customs, FBR and Afghan Customs Department signed Important Customs Mutual Assistance Agreement. This Customs Cooperation Agreement has been signed in light of the directions of the Prime Minister of Pakistan for establishment of Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) between Pakistan and Afghanistan.  To materialize the vision / direction of the Prime Minister, Customs Officers of both countries had intensive consultations and meetings on a regular basis.

This accord would ensure reduced clearance times and optimum trade facilitation for import, export and transit cargo. Further, Effective control over smuggling through enhanced cooperation would be possible. It would also ensure reduced risk of evasion of duties and taxes. Assured assistance by both customs administrations would be achieved. The Agreement would ensure promotion of exports, including transit trade, not only between both countries but also in the region. Improvement of clearances and service delivery at the Border Crossing Points (BCPs) will also be another benefit of the Agreement.