Aaj TV English News - Business & Economy https://english.aaj.tv/ Aaj TV English en-Us Copyright 2026 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 04:46:19 +0500 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 04:46:19 +0500 60 China uses Pakistani land route to trade with Central Asia in a first https://english.aaj.tv/news/30332348/china-uses-pakistani-land-route-to-trade-with-central-asia-in-a-first <p><strong>The first consignment of two trucks from China have passed through Torkham border on their way to Central Asia under the Transports Internationaux Routiers (TIR) agreement.</strong></p> <p>The director of the transit trade confirmed that the Chinese trucks were now en-route to Central Asia after clearing the border.</p> <p>Officials have epxressed hope that the trade will increase in the coming days.</p> <p>The TIR is an international agreement that provides a mechanism for safe and streamlined trade.</p> <p>A key part of the TIR is a reduction in additional customs expenses during cross-border transportation.</p> <p>The TIR was ratified by Pakistan in 2015 and China in 2016.</p> The first consignment of two trucks from China have passed through Torkham border on their way to Central Asia under the Transports Internationaux Routiers (TIR) agreement.

The director of the transit trade confirmed that the Chinese trucks were now en-route to Central Asia after clearing the border.

Officials have epxressed hope that the trade will increase in the coming days.

The TIR is an international agreement that provides a mechanism for safe and streamlined trade.

A key part of the TIR is a reduction in additional customs expenses during cross-border transportation.

The TIR was ratified by Pakistan in 2015 and China in 2016.

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