The most recent development in Pakistan's fruit and vegetable export sector is the significant impact of increased freight costs and border closures, particularly with Afghanistan. According to Profit by Pakistan Today, the freight charges for a 24-tonne consignment have surged from $3,000-$3,500 to $7,000-$8,000. This increase, coupled with the closure of the Afghan border, has forced exporters to reroute shipments through Iran, further escalating costs and extending delivery times from 7-8 days to 15-20 days. The All Pakistan Fruit and Vegetable Exporters, Importers and Merchants Association (PFVA) has called for government support of $30 per tonne to offset these costs, as stated by Waheed Ahmed, the PFVA Patron-in-Chief, in The Express Tribune. The association also highlighted a surplus in potato production, reaching 12 million metric tonnes, which poses a challenge given the limited export routes.