Improving Customs Transit Systems
In the Islamic Countries
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Table 56: Summary of the Analysis
Organization
Republic of
Uganda Ranking /
Performances
Worldwide Economies
Assessed / Average
World Bank Doing Business Trading across
Border
145 185
World Bank Logistics Performance Index 102 160
UN Global Survey on Trade Facilitation and
Paperless Trade Implementation
59,14% 62.67%
 Doing Business – Trading across Border 2018 data shows that Pakistan is ranked 145th
of 185 worldwide economies worldwide regarding ease of trading across borders.
 World Bank’s Logistics Performance Index (LPI) an indicator of trade facilitation,
analyses countries through six dimensions. Pakistan is anked on a 102 nd place out of 160
economies assessed;
 According to the UN Global Survey on Trade Facilitation and Paperless Trade
Implementation 2019, Pakistan has 59.14% TF score.
4.3.2.4 The legal framework at the national and regional levels
The Islamic Republic of Pakistan Customs Code dated 1969, amended in June 2010. The
transit procedure is regulated in the provision of the Customs Rules, 2001 - Sub-chapter-VII of
Chapter-XXI: annex-B1 & Chapter-XXV Annex-B2, and Customs General Order No. 10 of 2012.
(Annex-C).
Islamic Republic of Pakistan Regional Agreements - To maximize benefits from improved
road and ports infrastructure, it is important for regional policymakers to consider the role
played by Pakistan in achieving regional integration. With the projected increase in trade and
transit that will arise from the implementation of agreements including:
 Afghanistan–Pakistan Transit Trade Agreement (APTTA 2010);
 Cross Border Trade Agreement (CBTA);
 Quadrilateral Agreement for Transit in Traffic.
All the above agreements emphasize the importance of customs automation, harmonizing
regulatory procedures/documents and information sharing platforms to expedite the transit
and clearance of goods will play a pivotal role in achieving the ambitious agreement's targets.
Without the resolve to automate border formalities and improve border management, the
effectiveness of the transit would be severely reduced.