A delegation from the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has expressed appreciation for Pakistan Customs for facilitating the smooth transit of humanitarian cargo for Afghanistan.
The delegation, comprising UNICEF Deputy Representative (Operations) Mustafa Deniz and Associate Supply & Logistics Tanveer Asim, met Director General of the Directorate General of Transit Trade, Karachi, Irfan Javed, at 12:30 PM on Tuesday.
During the meeting, the UNICEF representatives acknowledged the effective coordination and facilitation provided by Pakistan Customs, which enabled the timely movement of humanitarian consignments through Pakistan to Afghanistan.
The Directorate of Transit Trade in Karachi, in coordination with its Peshawar counterpart, facilitated the movement of 355 containers of UNICEF humanitarian cargo through Pakistan’s land route.
The transit movement was facilitated in accordance with the Ministry of Commerce Office Memorandum No. 1(2)/2014-AFG dated 10 July 2026 and the Federal Board of Revenue Letter No. 1(9)TBT/2013 dated 10 July 2026, under which transit movement of the humanitarian cargo to Afghanistan through the Torkham Border Crossing Point was allowed.
The UNICEF representatives conveyed their appreciation to the Director General, Directorate General of Transit Trade, Karachi, as well as to the officers and officials who played a key role in facilitating the consignments.
They specifically acknowledged the contributions of Mr. Rashid Munir Siddiqui(Director) Transit Trade Karachi, Ms. Zahra Haider, (Director) Transit Trade (HQ), Mr. Ghulam Haider Mahesar(Additional Director), Mr. Athar Naveed(Additional Director)Directorate of Transit Trade, Peshawar and Mr. Shafaat Ali Mirza(Deputy Director)Transit Trade, Karachi.
The UNICEF delegation said the coordinated efforts of Pakistan Customs and the Directorate of Transit Trade had ensured the efficient processing and movement of the consignments, helping humanitarian assistance reach Afghanistan on time.
The Directorate General of Transit Trade reaffirmed its commitment to providing efficient, transparent and seamless facilitation of humanitarian and international transit cargo, while ensuring strict compliance with the applicable rules, regulations and directives of the Government of Pakistan.
