Pakistan becomes the third South Asian nation with the land port authority

President Asif Ali Zardari gave his assent on Saturday to Pakistan Land Port Authority Bill, 2025, by transforming it and by opening the way to the creation of a new statutory organization responsible for managing border passages and facilitating the cross -border movement.

The new port authority of Pakistan Pakistan will act as a central platform for coordination between several border management agencies.

Its mandate includes the facilitation of the fluid movement of goods and passengers through land ports, reducing delays and guaranteeing more effective trade flows.

Officials have said that the authority would serve as an institutional mechanism to rationalize interinstitutions cooperation and strengthen Pakistan’s connectivity with its neighbors. The organization should also improve compliance with international trade agreements and conventions.

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With its training, Pakistan has become the third country in South Asia, after India and Bangladesh, to establish a dedicated land port authority. Government representatives have described the step as part of the wider efforts to improve the integration of regional trade and facilitate the bottlenecks in border management.

According to the presidency, the authority will introduce a “robust coordination mechanism” with border agencies and will play a role in improving the competitiveness of regional ports. It should also increase the capacity of Pakistan to comply with international obligations in cross -border management of trade and security.

Observers have noted that this decision could help Pakistan strengthen economic ties with neighboring countries, especially as regional connectivity projects are developing. However, they added that the effectiveness of the new body will depend on the way it coordinates with existing institutions, such as customs and immigration.

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