KARACHI: Pakistan Customs has said clearance operations at the Gabd-Rimdan border crossing remain fully operational, with 17,353 metric tonnes of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cleared during the first eight days of June.
According to official data, the Collectorate of Customs Appraisement, Gwadar, processed and cleared 748 Goods Declarations (GDs) covering LPG imports between June 1 and June 8, 2026.
Pakistan Customs said essential commodities, including LPG and bitumen, are being cleared through an expedited Green Channel mechanism to ensure uninterrupted supplies to domestic markets.
This clarification comes following media reports, citing Gwadar Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI), which said that trade between Pakistan and Iran has been halted through the Gabd-Rimdan border crossing, leaving hundreds of LPG vehicles stranded and placing shipments of rice, mangoes and other perishable goods at risk.
The customs authority said it has introduced measures to streamline import procedures, improve transparency, strengthen compliance and curb misdeclaration, concealment, pilferage and unauthorised removal of goods.
Under the Customs Rules, 2001, importers are required to complete formalities, including filing import manifests, gate-in procedures, weighment, scanning and submission of Goods Declarations before consignments can be moved to private warehouses.
According to Customs, the revised clearance regime was introduced after consultations with the Quetta Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Gwadar Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Traders were also provided a one-month transition period before implementation.
The authority reported that customs revenue collection rose to Rs12.07 billion against 8,245 Goods Declarations during April-June 2026, compared with Rs7.86 billion collected against 6,909 Goods Declarations during the corresponding period last year.
Pakistan Customs also stated that around 65 consignments, mainly comprising iron and steel products, were allowed to return to Iran after importers declined to complete the required customs formalities. The decision was taken following consultations with Iranian customs authorities to avoid congestion at the border and inconvenience to transporters.
The authority said trade and customs clearance activities at the Gabd-Rimdan border continue without interruption and the movement of essential commodities remains unaffected.
