Pakistán
| Artículos |
8.1
–
8.2 (a), (b), (c), (d), (e)
Texto de la medida |
|---|---|
| Fecha indicativa de aplicación | 30 junio 2020 |
| Fecha definitiva de aplicación | 30 junio 2026 |
| Plazo para solicitar una prórroga, si fuera necesario | 2 marzo 2026 |
| Extension of time |
Request received
17 abril 2025
Original definitive date
30 junio 2025
New date requested
30 junio 2026
Date approved
30 junio 2026
Reason
• Pakistan was on course to implement the remaining elements of Article 8, i.e. establishment of joint border controls between Pakistan and Afghanistan by 30 June 2025. However, security situation escalated in March 2025, resulting in significant damage to the critical infrastructure and evacuation of staff Members of Project Management Unit and the National Logistic Cell (NLC) [the terminal operator at Torkham border crossing point (BCP)]. The NLC also issued a 'notice of force majeure' [indicating difficulty to continue cross border trade and transit activities] due to security unrest at the across Pak Afghan border at Torkham
• NLC has been instructed to conduct a detailed damage assessment of buildings, infrastructure, and equipment along-with estimation of cost and time required for repair and replacement. However, due to continued security volatility across the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, NLC has not been able to complete the assessment process so far.
Committee approval:
Aprobada
Link to notification
Request received
5 agosto 2024
Original definitive date
31 diciembre 2024
New date requested
30 junio 2025
Date approved
30 junio 2025
Reason
The delay in implementing Article 8 of the TFA was caused by the following unforeseeable factors:
• Project Management Unit (PMU), Integrated Transit Trade Management System (ITTMS) has awarded contract for reengineering, digitization, and integration of cross-border trade processes that is scheduled for completion by 31 January 2025. Once the physical and digital infrastructure is in place, configuration and final user testing may require up to five months.
• The establishment of joint control between Pakistan and Afghanistan requires a bilateral agreement, which is currently under negotiation. Even though the infrastructure would be in place by early 2025, the commissioning will depend on the outcome of these ongoing negotiations.
• An extension in the implementation of the provision is required until 30 June 2025 for achieving the final operationalization of both Torkham and Chaman Border Land Ports.
Committee approval:
Aprobada
Link to notification
Request received
24 junio 2020
Original definitive date
30 junio 2023
New date requested
31 diciembre 2024
Date approved
31 diciembre 2024
Reason
Project Management Unit (PMU), Integrated Transit Trade Management System ITTMS, FBR is implementing this initiative with assistance from Asian Development Bank (ADB). However, the current health crisis context will require an extra delay for the execution of all planned implementation processes.
Committee approval:
Aprobada
Link to notification
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| Asistencia requerida para la aplicación | Apoyo en materia de TI; establecimiento de vínculos EDI con las Aduanas a través de la frontera; establecimiento de una ventanilla única nacional. |
| Donante / Agencia | Aún no se ha notificado |
| Informe de progreso | Aún no se ha notificado |