Islamabad airport handles first Afghan cargo

E-Paper | May 03, 2026

ISLAMABAD: Commerce Adviser Abdul Razak Dawood said on Friday the government was fully focused on boosting trade and exports with Afghanistan.

He said peace in Afghanistan and strengthening of economic relationship between the two countries would help increase bilateral trade.

Talking to media on the occasion of first cargo handling from Islamabad airport to Afghanistan via road, the minister said it was a historic moment. The cargo reached the airport via a private air company WF Integral. Mr Razak said despite having a cargo handling facility at Islamabad Airport, the complex remained inactive for international transportation. “This facility would also help in despatching goods coming from other countries to Afghanistan,” he added.

Published in Dawn, October 16th, 2021

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Fastrack

Oct 16, 2021 10:12am

Excellent step. Keep going.

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Fastrack

Oct 16, 2021 10:14am

India's worst hateful fears, of Pakistan gaining economic prosperity, are about to come true. Unbelievable hate, obsession in DNA.

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Punjabis Chronicles

Oct 16, 2021 10:35am

Pak should act as a business hub for Afghanistan. All international airfreight cargo should first land in Pakistan. Later delivery by road. This will bring more revenue. Similarly India may be allowed transit facilities provided all cargo is handled by Pakistani trucks, another source of revenue.

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Zak

Oct 16, 2021 10:40am

All Pakistan efforts should be highlighted in Afghan media, so Afghan people know, who always comes to help in their hard times.

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Hamed

Oct 16, 2021 10:45am

Good development!

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Yusuf

Oct 16, 2021 10:58am

They treated out PIA country manager at Kabul very badly. Why are we transacting business with them??

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Aimal

Oct 16, 2021 12:17pm

But the PIA flight from Kabul is suspended. How will the cargo come?

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Abbas shah

Oct 16, 2021 12:27pm

@Hamed , Good move &keep the borders closed.

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SHAHID SATTAR

Oct 16, 2021 12:55pm

When is the last Afghan cargo due?

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Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad

Oct 16, 2021 12:58pm

United we stand, divided we fall.

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