The meeting, chaired by Mr. Alhaj Sayed Karim Hashemi, Chairman of the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment(ACCI), focused on coordination and improvement of the work of the said committee, with participants exchanging views and opinions.
It is worth mentioning that earlier, the Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Pakistan had proposed negotiations with the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment in order to resolve trade and transit-related challenges between the two countries, including the reopening of trade routes. This proposal was welcomed by the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment, and several online meetings were subsequently held for this purpose.
Following online meetings held on 30.12.2025 and 04.01.2026 between the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment and the Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Pakistani side requested the formation of seven-member committees from both sides. This request was approved by the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment.
As a first step, the Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry officially introduced the members of its committee to the Afghan side. Subsequently, the members of the Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment’s committee were also officially introduced to Pakistan.
It was agreed that both sides would hold a meeting of the seven-member committees in the zero point area along the imaginary border (Torkham) on Tuesday, 06.01.2026. However, the Pakistani side expressed apologies and requested that the meeting be postponed to Thursday, 08.01.2026. To date, no confirmation or update has been received from the Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry regarding participation in the proposed meeting.
Respected traders and all honorable members of the private sector are hereby informed.
