INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Exporters of fresh fruits and vegetables in Nangarhar say they face many problems exporting their goods to Pakistan.They said Pakistan has
raised customs tariffs and also closes Torkham gate from time to time.They said these delays often result in the spoilage of fresh
produce.These exporters ask the Islamic Emirate to solve this issue.Officials of the fresh fruit and vegetable exporters& union in Nangarhar
also complain about Pakistan&s actions and say they incur huge losses when exporting.Meanwhile, Nangarhar officials said they are trying to
solve these problems through dialogue with Pakistan.&The Pakistani side has promised us that they will solve these problems through
dialogue, but unfortunately, despite their promise, the route is still blocked
The Islamic Emirate tries to think of an alternative way to resolve the matter,& said Siddiqullah Qureshi, head of information and culture
in Nangarhar.Provincial officials also announced efforts to create cold storage facilities for storing fresh vegetables and fruits and said
that by doing this, they can prevent the loss of perishable goods. Related Stories: Pakistan to import fruits and vegetables from
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