Afghanistan Halts Medicine Imports from Pakistan
Finance authorities announced medicine imports from Pakistan have been halted nationwide, urging traders to secure alternative supply routes to maintain domestic availability.
A spokesperson for the Finance Ministry said the ban on Pakistani medicines has been enforced across all customs points, with officials confirming immediate nationwide implementation.
Authorities also stated that medicine smuggling is under strict monitoring, warning that violators will face legal action under customs regulations to prevent illegal drug supplies entering markets.
The ministry urged pharmaceutical traders to quickly find alternative import routes to avoid potential shortages and ensure continuous medicine availability in hospitals and private pharmacies nationwide.
Officials added that facilities and procedures for importing medicines from other countries will be eased to maintain steady supply chains and prevent disruptions in healthcare services.
Authorities earlier announced agreements to import medicines from Uzbekistan and India, aiming to reduce reliance on limited trade routes and diversify pharmaceutical supply sources.
Following trade tensions and partial disruptions in commerce between Afghanistan and Pakistan, concerns have grown over supplies of essential goods, especially medicines required by hospitals and patients.
Analysts say the success of the decision will depend on how quickly alternative supply channels become operational to prevent shortages and stabilize medicine prices nationwide.
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