Pakistan lift ban on Afghan cotton export


(MENAFN- Pajhwok Afghan News) Pakistan has left ban on the export of Afghan cotton to Pakistan, a statement from the governor house said on Tuesday.

In the past, Pakistan banned the import of cotton from Afghanistan, the move inflicted heavy financial losses to Afghan farmers.

Deputy Governor Abdul Hanan Munib and local industrialists held a meeting with Pakistan consul general in Kandahar and discussed the issues faced by Afghan businessmen.

Munib said the matter of ban on Afghan cotton export was resolved due to the efforts of provincial officials.

He thanked the Pakistan diplomat for his cooperation on the export of dry and fresh fruits from Kandahar as well.

He said Pakistan had decreased duty on Afghan fresh and dry fruits which was very high in the past.

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