ISLAMABAD: The government announced the approval on Tuesday. The development comes as Pakistan faces border closures with Afghanistan, which have disrupted a traditional export market for Pakistani fruits, particularly kinnow and mangoes, since October 2025.
Under the approval, Pakistani exporters registered with the Department of Plant Protection (DPP) can access the Uzbek market. However, they must meet the relevant regulatory and phytosanitary requirements.
Meanwhile, the decision is expected to increase Pakistan’s kinnow exports and strengthen its presence in Central Asia.
The approval follows coordinated diplomatic and technical efforts by the Ministry of Commerce, the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP), the Ministry of National Food Security and Research (MNFSR), and the DPP.
Pakistan’s Trade and Investment Counsellor in Uzbekistan and the Pakistani Embassy in Uzbekistan also played a role in securing market access.
The government appreciated Uzbekistan’s cooperation and reaffirmed its commitment to expanding bilateral trade through greater access for Pakistani agricultural products.
