# Pakistan China sign green channel for agricultural trade

> Pakistan and China launch green channel for agricultural products at Sost-Khunjerab border.
- Title: Pakistan China sign green channel for agricultural trade
- Summary: Pakistan and China launch green channel for agricultural products at Sost-Khunjerab border.
- Keywords: pakistan, china, agricultural trade, sost-khunjerab border, customs agreement, green channel, bilateral trade, Dawn
- Source: Dawn — https://dawn.com/news/2040705/pakistan-china-sign-agreement-to-operationalise-green-channel-at-sost-khunjerab-border
- Author: Mubarak Zeb Khan
- Published: 2026-10-29T10:42:26+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: pakistan, china, agricultural trade, sost-khunjerab border, customs agreement, green channel, bilateral trade, news, politics
## Agreement signed
Pakistan and China signed an agreement to operationalise a green channel for agricultural and allied products at Sost-Khunjerab border.
## Customs officials led delegation
Pakistani delegation led by Member Customs (Operations) Syed Shakeel Shah and Chinese delegation led by Li Qinghua, deputy head of Urumqi Customs.
## Green channel purpose
The agreement aims to establish priority processing for eligible agricultural products while maintaining risk-based customs controls.
## Enhanced information sharing
The arrangement provides for enhanced information sharing and exchange of risk alerts between customs administrations.
## Priority for perishables
The agreement envisages priority handling of perishable consignments to minimise delays and ensure timely movement across border.
## Pakistani delegation members
Pakistani delegation included chief collector of customs, Peshawar; collector of customs, Gilgit-Baltistan; Department of Plant Protection; NAFSA; Pakistan Single Window; Ministry of Commerce; and commercial counsellor at Pakistan embassy in China.
## Expected benefits
Operationalisation of green channel expected to improve agricultural trade efficiency and strengthen customs cooperation between countries.
## Khunjerab Pass details
Khunjerab Pass connects Gilgit-Baltistan with China’s Xinjiang region and is the highest paved international border at 15,500 feet above sea level.
## Border protocol
Under 1985 border protocol, Khunjerab Pass remains open for travel and trade between April and November.
## Winter challenges
In winter, trade and travel are hampered by excessive snowfall at Khunjerab Pass.
## Last year's revenue
Last year, Pakistan Customs collected Rs15 billion in revenue on imports from China through Khunjerab Pass, breaking previous record.
## Exports last year
Goods worth Rs2.8bn were exported to China and Central Asian countries through Khunjerab border crossing last year.
## Key takeaway

Pakistan and China signed an agreement to operationalise a green channel for agricultural products at Sost-Khunjerab border to improve trade efficiency.