Taftan formalised for trade with Iran

Pakistan has formally established a new land customs station at Taftan, a border town with Iran, signaling a renewed effort to formalize and expand trade infrastructure. The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) issued a notification designating the Railway Station Taftan, covering 11.75 acres, as a land customs station for clearing imported and exported goods.

This development is expected to streamline cargo handling, particularly through rail connectivity. Taftan holds strategic importance as Pakistan's primary land gateway to Iran, yet it has historically been underutilized. The formal customs status aims to change this by bringing the railway-linked terminal into the official customs network.

The establishment of the Taftan land customs station is designed to reduce reliance on informal trade channels and lower overall transport costs. By formalizing the process, Pakistan seeks to boost its trade volume with Iran and leverage the strategic location of Taftan more effectively.

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Land customs station status aims to reduce informal channels and lower transport costs