{
  "id": 19454417,
  "title": "Uzbekistan Opens Doors for Pakistani Kinnow Exports",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/uzbekistan-opens-doors-for-pakistani-kinnow-exports",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-11T05:32:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ProPakistani",
    "slug": "propakistani",
    "url": "https://propakistani.pk/2026/11/11/uzbekistan-opens-doors-for-pakistani-kinnow-exports/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Uzbekistan has announced approval for 184 Pakistani kinnow exporters and 39 packing facilities to enter its market ahead of the upcoming citrus export season. This move follows disruptions in trade with Afghanistan, as Uzbekistan opened its doors to Pakistani fruit exporters to provide a new destination for their goods. This approval, revealed by the government on Tuesday, grants permission to exporters registered with Pakistan’s Department of Plant Protection, provided they meet necessary regulatory and phytosanitary standards. The development is anticipated to offer much-needed relief to Pakistan's citrus exporters, who have encountered several obstacles in recent months due to ongoing border and trade tensions with Afghanistan, one of the country's largest traditional buyers of kinnow. This development takes place as Pakistan's traditional agricultural exports to Afghanistan have been disrupted since October 2025; historically, Afghanistan was a significant destination for Pakistani kinnow and mango exports. The Uzbek market approval is anticipated to bolster Pakistan's presence in Central Asia and offer additional export opportunities for kinnow producers. The approval resulted from coordinated diplomatic and technical efforts from the Ministry of Commerce, the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan, the Ministry of National Food Security and Research, the Department of Plant Protection, and Pakistan's Trade and Investment Counsellor in Uzbekistan and the embassy in Tashkent. The government expressed appreciation for Uzbekistan's cooperation and affirmed its commitment to enhancing bilateral trade by broadening agricultural market access.",
  "summary": "Uzbekistan has approved 184 Pakistani kinnow exporters and 39 packing facilities to access its market ahead of the upcoming citrus … Read More The post Uzbekistan Opens Doors for Pakistani Kinnow Exports appeared first on ProPakistani .",
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}