Afghan Transit refers to the transportation of goods from one country to another through Afghanistan. It is a landlocked country that serves as a crucial transit hub for trade between Central Asia, South Asia, and the Middle East.
The Afghan Transit Trade (ATT) is an agreement between Pakistan and Afghanistan that allows goods to be transported from Pakistan to Afghanistan and vice versa, using Afghan territory as a transit route. This agreement was signed in 1965 and has been renewed several times since then.
Under this agreement, goods from Pakistan are transported to Afghanistan and then to other Central Asian countries, such as Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Kyrgyzstan. Similarly, goods from these countries are transported to Afghanistan and then to Pakistan for onward shipment to other countries.
The Afghan Transit Trade agreement has played a significant role in facilitating trade and economic activity in the region. However, due to the security situation in Afghanistan, the movement of goods through the country has been affected, leading to delays and disruptions in transit trade. Despite these challenges, Afghan Transit remains an essential trade route for regional connectivity and economic growth.




