Pakistan Lifts Ban On Import Of Sanitary Ware And Bathroom Products

Pakistan Lifts Ban On Import Of Sanitary Ware And Bathroom Products

On August 19, Pakistan’s Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) on Friday approved the federal government’s decision to lift the ban on the import of non-essential and luxury goods, according to ADY news. The decision was taken at a meeting held in Islamabad. The meeting was chaired by Finance Minister Miftah Ismail.

The ECC also recommended the release of those goods that arrived after June 30 until July 31 that were held up with a surcharge.

On May 19 of this year, Pakistan’s Ministry of Commerce issued Ordinance No. 598 Di 2022 under the Emergency Economic Plan, banning the import of 38 non-essential goods. These banned imports include sanitary ware, utensili da cucina, bathroom items, porte e cornici delle finestre, lampadari e attrezzatura di illuminazione (except energy saving equipment), crockery, elettrodomestici, mobilia, telefoni cellulari, frutta e frutta secca (Tranne l'Afghanistan), private arms and ammunition, scarpe, cuffie e altoparlanti, salse, ketchup, Borse da viaggio e valigie, pesce e pesce congelato, tappeti (Tranne l'Afghanistan), preserved fruits, tissue paper shampoo, auto, caramella, Materassi di lusso e sacchi a pelo, marmellate e jelly nachos, cosmetici, Riscaldatori, asciugacapelli, occhiali da sole, bibite, Carni congelate, succhi, pasta, gelato, e sigarette. This ban affects about $6 miliardi di commercio.