Pakistan launches Land Port Authority to strengthen trade, border management
Dubai: Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari on Saturday signed a new bill formally establishing the Pakistan Land Port Authority (PLPA), a statutory body mandated to manage land border crossings, facilitate cross-border movement, and enhance trade efficiency.
With this decision, Pakistan becomes the third country in South Asia, after India and Bangladesh, to create a dedicated land port authority, a step analysts say could significantly improve both the ease of doing business and the country’s regional trade competitiveness.
