Pakistan okays export of kinnows, potatoes through Iran

Pakistan has allowed export of Kinnow and potatoes to Common Wealth of Independent States (CIS) through Iran land route, after the government grants one-time exemption from Financial Instruments (FIs). According to the information shared with the National Assembly Standing Committee on Commerce, since December 5, 2025, exports of Kinnow and potatoes through land route began to SIC countries and 139 trucks of Kinnow and 32 trucks of potato have crossed Taftan till December 8, 2025 for onward journey. Replying to a letter of Commerce Ministry, SBP said on December 5, 2025 Commerce Ministry/ Federal Government may consider granting a one-time exemption from the requirement of FIs for the export of Kinnow and potatoes through Iran to CIS countries subject to the following conditions: (i) the exemption shall be valid only for the current Kinnow and potato export season and will not be treated as a precedent;(ii) MoC may prescribe a mechanism to ensure effective controls for repatriation of export proceeds into Pakistan in compliance with Section 12(1), of Foreign Exchange Regulation Act, 1947; and (iii) MoC may ensure placement of adequate safeguards with respect to international sanctions for transactions through Iran.