Pakistan Opens Land Routes to Iran: How This Move Exposes Islamabad's Double-Game with the US
The order lets third-country cargo move through Pakistan to Iran as more than 3,000 containers were stuck at Pakistani ports, officials said.
- On April 25, Pakistan's Ministry of Commerce issued the 'Transit of Goods through Territory of Pakistan Order 2026,' operationalizing six land transit corridors to Iran and bypassing the Strait of Hormuz blockade.
- Addressing the weeks-long naval standoff in the Strait of Hormuz, the emergency measure tackles a backlog of more than 3,000 Iran-bound cargo containers stranded at Karachi and Gwadar ports since maritime routes closed.
- Six designated routes, including the primary Gwadar to Gabd corridor, reduce transit time by up to 87 per cent, with cargo transfers operating under strict customs supervision and encashable guarantees ensuring compliance.
- While Islamabad claims it seeks regional stability, US-based national security expert Derek J. Grossman warned, 'Islamabad double deals America again!' as the corridors help Iran bypass US economic pressure.
- Pakistan's economic progress suffered during the US-Iran conflict, with weekly oil import bills surging to $800 million. The government continues hosting indirect talks between Washington and Tehran to restore peace in West Asia.
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Pakistan Activates 6 Emergency Land Routes To Iran Amid Hormuz Blockade
Pakistan has operationalised six designated land routes for goods destined for Iran, following the continued blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. The emergency measure, formalised by Pakistan’s Commerce Ministry, aims to facilitate the movement of cargo that has been stranded at key ports since the escalation of conflict in West Asia. The new routes are intended to address trade disruptions caused by the closure of critical maritime corridors and r…
Pakistan opens land trade routes to Iran, despite US blockade
While attempting to reboot nuclear talks between Iran and the United States, Pakistan reportedly opens land-based trade routes to Iran, despite the American naval blockade. By World Israel News Staff Pakistan has opened six overland transit routes for goods bound for Iran, aiming to clear thousands of containers stranded at Pakistani ports as the US-Iran conflict disrupts shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Pakistan’s Commerce Ministry issued…
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