ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari gave his assent on Saturday to the Pakistan Land Port Authority Bill, 2025, turning it into law and paving the way for the establishment of a new statutory body tasked with managing border crossings and facilitating cross-border movement.

The newly created Pakistan Land Port Authority will act as a central platform for coordinating between multiple border management agencies. Its mandate includes facilitating the smooth movement of goods and passengers across land ports, reducing delays, and ensuring more efficient trade flows.

With this development, Pakistan becomes the third country in South Asia, after Bangladesh and India, to establish a dedicated land port authority.

The authority will introduce a robust mechanism to coordinate effectively with border management agencies, streamline trade facilitation, and........

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