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May 8, 2021
The United States government along with the government of Pakistan has launched the first international shipment from Pakistan that is compliant with the United Nations’ “Transports Internationaux Routiers” (TIR) Convention, an international customs transit system that facilitates trade by expediting border checks between countries.
According to USA Embassy’s press release here on Friday, the United States Agency for International Development’s (USAID) Pakistan Regional Economic Integration Activity (PREIA) provided technical and financial support for the pilot project.
Utilizing the international transport company TCS, this week’s pilot shipment was the first in a series of five planned trial runs between Pakistan and Central Asia.
United States, Pakistan launch pilot project to increase regional trade
Published On 07 May,2021 03:15 pm
This week s pilot shipment was 1st of 5 planned trial runs between Pakistan and Central Asia.
KARACHI (Dunya News) – The United States Government, along with the Government of Pakistan, launched the first international shipment from Pakistan that is compliant with the United Nations’ “Transports Internationaux Routiers” (TIR) Convention, an international customs transit system that facilitates trade by expediting border checks between countries.
The United States Agency for International Development’s (USAID) and Pakistan Regional Economic Integration Activity (PREIA) provided technical and financial support for the pilot project. Utilizing the international transport company TCS, this week’s pilot shipment was the first in a series of five planned trial runs between Pakistan and Central Asia. These pilot shipments will test the viability of various route
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