Gwadar gains strategic boost from Pakistan-Iran transit rules

GWADAR, Apr 30 (Gwadar Pro) - Gwadar has been further positioned as a key regional trade hub radiating across the Middle East, Central Asia and South Asia following Pakistan’s approval of goods transit to Iran via its territory.

Titled “Transit of Goods Through Pakistan Order 2026”, the notification  newly issued by the Pakistani Ministry of Commerce has taken immediate effect. The government has outlined new transit routes, with Gwadar, Karachi and Taftan designated for transit cargo movement.

Gwadar, sharing a border with Iran, boasts robust land transport connectivity. According to China Overseas Ports Holding Company (Pvt.) Ltd. (COPHC), the deep-water ice-free Gwadar Port is capable of handling containers, bulk cargo and warehousing operations while providing maritime services, and the Gwadar Free Zone supports industrial manufacturing and agricultural, livestock, forestry and fishery processing industries.

“Against a complex and volatile global landscape, international economic connectivity faces mounting headwinds. We stand ready to deliver upgraded professional services to our partners. Institutions and enterprises are welcome to leverage the policy advantages of Gwadar Port to pursue win-win cooperation and contribute to regional economic prosperity,” COPHC stated.