QUETTA: A new direct air service has been launched by Iran Air, linking Quetta with the Iranian cities of Zahedan and Mashhad.
The route is a significant development, designed to meet the long-standing travel demands of local businesses, religious pilgrims, and tourists.
Officials state that this direct connection is expected to increase trade between the two regions. Furthermore, it is seen as a major step in strengthening the relationship between Pakistan and Iran, making cross-border travel much smoother and more efficient for all passengers.
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In a related development Federal Ministry of Commerce has exempted 57 items from the mandatory Certificate of Origin (COO) requirement for trade with Iran.
The business community has hailed the move as a breakthrough that will make trade with Iran easier and more attractive for Pakistani businessmen.
The decision was confirmed during a high-level Zoom meeting chaired by Member Customs Policy, Ashhad Jawad. The meeting, which included officials from customs, the State Bank, and Haji Muhammad Ayub Maryani, President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Quetta Balochistan, focused on resolving long-standing trade barriers.
Ashhad Jawad stated that promoting legal trade is essential for the country’s economic prosperity and that this exemption is a key part of that effort. He praised the role of the Chamber of Commerce in facilitating this progress.
President Maryani commended the ministry for listening to the business community’s concerns. He also revealed that the Chamber has submitted a list of 37 additional items to be considered for a similar exemption. He urged local businesses to take full advantage of the new facility to increase trade with Iran and assured them that the Chamber would continue to work to resolve their issues.
