On February 18, 2026, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) announced the re-export of Afghan transit trade consignments that had been stranded at Chaman and Quetta for months, allowing them to move through Karachi's ports. This decision comes after a prolonged halt in trade due to border closures following violent clashes and terrorist attacks originating from Afghanistan. The FBR's notification stated, "Reverse movement of all stranded Afghan transit trade cargo has been allowed for its subsequent re-export from Karachi port and Port Qasim Terminal," highlighting the urgency of addressing the backlog that has left over 10,000 traders stranded and incurred losses in the billions of rupees. The re-export process will be conducted under strict monitoring, requiring bonded carriers to submit applications to the FBR and ensuring customs officials accompany each convoy of vehicles.