President Asif Ali Zardari gave his consent on Saturday his consent to Pakistan Land Port Authority Bill, 2025, and made it a law and paved the way for the establishment of a new statutory body tasked with directing border crossings and facilitating cross -border movement.
The newly created Pakistan Land Port Authority will serve as a central platform for coordination between several border management agencies.
Its mandate includes facilitating the smooth movement of goods and passengers across country ports, reducing delays and ensuring more efficient trading currents.
President Asif Ali Zardari has accepted the Pakistan Land Port Authority Bill, 2025. With this approval, Pakistan becomes the 3rd country in South Asia, after India & Bangladesh, to establish an earth port authority to facilitate trade and movement across borders.
– President of Pakistan (@presofpakistan) August 30, 2025
Officials said the authority would serve as an institutional mechanism to streamline cooperation between agencies and strengthen Pakistan’s connection with its neighbors. The body is also expected to improve compliance with international trade agreements and conventions.
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With its formation, Pakistan has become the third country in South Asia, after India and Bangladesh, to establish a dedicated earth port authority. Government officials described the step as part of broader efforts to improve regional trade integration and light bottlenecks in border management.
According to the Presidency, the authority will introduce a “robust coordination mechanism” with border agencies and play a role in strengthening the competitiveness of the regional ports. It is also expected to increase Pakistan’s ability to meet international obligations in cross -border trade and security management.
Observers noted that the move could help Pakistan strengthen economic ties with neighboring countries, especially when regional connection projects are expanded. However, they added that the effectiveness of the new body depends on how well it coordinates with existing institutions, such as customs and immigration.
