LAHORE: Pakistan has started the import of Indian lemons through Land Freight Unit (LFU) Wagah in view of the rising demand of lemons in the local market, especially Punjab as month of Ramzan is approaching fast.
Sources told Customs Today that Pakistan has decided to import lemons from India as its rate is expected to increase in the local markets before Ramzan. Rate of lemons had reached Rs 600 per kg in previous month. Due to increase in demand and low production of crop, Pakistan has decided to import lemons from India.
About of 5 to 8 trucks are crossing the border on daily basis. Some more truck loads of lemons will also come to Pakistan as the month of Ramzan is near. After the start of import of lemons, Pakistan customs will also earn more duty and taxes.
Pakistani importers are still disallowed to import Indian garlic and ginger as they were found harmful to human health and they were also washed with poisonous chemicals.
