Pakistan Authorises Transit of Goods to Iran via New 2026 Trade Corridor
Pakistan has officially approved the “Transit of Goods Order 2026,” allowing the movement of third-country goods through its territory to Iran, in a move aimed at facilitating regional trade and improving logistics connectivity.
According to the Ministry of Commerce, the new framework establishes regulated transit routes across Pakistani territory, bringing the system into immediate effect under existing trade and customs laws. The order is designed to streamline cross-border cargo movement while maintaining customs oversight and financial guarantees for transit shipments.
The designated transit corridors include major ports and border crossings such as Gwadar, Karachi, Taftan, Port Qasim, Ormara, Quetta, and Khuzdar. These routes form a network linking sea ports with inland transit corridors leading toward the Iranian border.
Officials say the initiative is intended to ease congestion at ports, support regional trade flows, and strengthen Pakistan’s position as a transit hub between South Asia and the Middle East. The system will operate under strict regulatory supervision, requiring financial guarantees and compliance with customs procedures to ensure controlled movement of goods through national territory.
