Beyond Hormuz — Pakistan Cannot Afford to Miss This Moment
Date: 19-4-2026 Let’s be clear. The disruption in the Strait of Hormuz is not just another geopolitical event — it is a massive shift in global trade behavior. • Shipping costs are rising.• Insurance is spiking.• Delays are becoming the norm. And global logistics players are doing what they always do in such moments: 👉 […]
TFN Detailed Commentary | SRO 691 (Transit of Goods through Pakistan Order, 2026)
SRO 691 is a concise but important notification. Its strength lies in its simplicity — but that also requires careful interpretation. Below is a refined clause-by-clause breakdown. 1. Short Title & Commencement The Order is titled: “Transit of Goods through territory of Pakistan Order, 2026”» • Immediate enforcement• No phased rollout TFN View: This signals […]
Policy Brief- Non-Implementation of SRO 691: Institutional Barrier to Transit Trade
Issued by: The Trade Facilitation Network Date: May 2026 1. Executive Summary The Government of Pakistan, through the Ministry of Commerce, has issued SRO 691(I)/2026 – Transit of Goods through Territory of Pakistan Order 2026, enabling transit of third-country goods to Iran via Pakistan. The order: • Is legally in force• Defines procedures and corridors• […]
TFN Commentary: CGO No. 05 of 2026 – Keeping Pakistan-Iran Trade Moving
The Federal Board of Revenue’s Customs General Order (CGO) No. 05 of 2026 provides the operational framework for cargo movement between Pakistan and Iran under the Ministry of Commerce Notification 691(I)/2026 and the Pakistan-Iran Road Transport Agreement, 2008. At a time of heightened geopolitical tensions in the Gulf region, Pakistan has chosen to facilitate rather […]
TFN Commentary | OFAC General License X1: Temporary Relief Ends, Compliance Risks Return
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has revoked General License X and replaced it with General License X1, effective 7 July 2026. The new license does not authorize new trade in Iranian crude oil, petroleum products, or petrochemicals. Instead, it provides only a limited wind-down period until 17 July […]
Strengthening Pakistan’s Maritime Future Through Dialogue
It was a privilege for Trade Facilitation Network (TFN) Chairman Muhammad Anwar and Member Board of Governors Nadir Mumtaz to meet with the Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Junaid Anwar, for an extensive discussion on Pakistan’s maritime sector and trade facilitation. The meeting was facilitated by Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The meeting, which […]
Trade Facilitation Network (TFN) Releases Advisory on Financial Instrument (FI/eFI) Waiver Framework for Pakistan’s Exports
The Trade Facilitation Network (TFN) is pleased to announce the publication of its latest advisory paper, “Financial Instrument (FI/eFI) Waiver Framework for Pakistan’s Exports.” This advisory has been developed to provide practical guidance to exporters, customs agents, freight forwarders, logistics companies, banks, and trade practitioners on the implementation of the Financial Instrument (FI/eFI) waiver introduced […]
Trade Facilitation Network (TFN) at the 2nd Pakistan Logistics & Shipping Summit 2026
The 2nd Pakistan Logistics & Shipping Summit 2026 (PSLS 2026) once again demonstrated that meaningful progress in trade and logistics is driven by collaboration, knowledge sharing, and practical solutions. I am proud that Trade Facilitation Network (TFN) had a strong and influential presence at the summit, with several of our distinguished members contributing their expertise […]
TFN TRADE & TRANSIT ADVISORY
Date: 6-8-2026 SRO 691(I)/2026 | CGO-05/2026 | Ministry of Commerce Clarification dated 30 July 2026 Practical regulatory guidance for traders, shipping lines, freight forwarders and transit operators. A Ministry of Commerce clarification dated 30 July 2026 confirms the combined facilitation created by SRO 691(I)/2026 and Customs General Order (CGO) 05 of 2026. 🔹 SRO 691(I)/2026 […]
Pakistan’s Transit Opportunity: Confidence Moves Cargo
Date: 8-8-2026 Pakistan has geography that many countries would envy: three major ports, access to the Arabian Sea, and land connections towards China, Afghanistan, Iran and Central Asia. Yet geography alone does not create a successful transit corridor. The numbers tell the story. On 3–4 February 2026, Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev visited Pakistan. Over 30 […]