<p>PESHAWAR (Pajhwok): Installation of tracking and monitoring devices on all vehicles carrying cargoes Afghan transit trade goods from February 1, a Pakistani newspaper reported on Friday.</p>
<p>An unnamed customs official was quoted as saying: “Presently, the consignments are not containerised and tracking devices not installed on vehicles carrying such goods.”</p>
<p>From February 1, the official told The News, all export goods (except fresh fruits and vegetables) from <a href="/en/afghanistan" class="glossify-link">Afghanistan</a> would be in containers of international specifications and would also be secured through tracking device and seals.</p>
<p>The decision on installation of tracking device has been taken in compliance with the Afghan-<a href="/en/pakistan" class="glossify-link">Pakistan</a> Transit Trade Agreement of 2010, according to the news report.</p>
<p>Earlier in the month, all parties concerned, including Customs clearing agents, terminal operators, shipping agents, bonded carriers, transport operators and other stakeholders were informed of the changes.</p>
<p>Meanwhile, the government is studying various proposals to introduce amendments to the Transit Trade Agreement to minimise chances of goods in transit being pilfered.</p>
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