GILGIT: The Sost Dry Port at the Pak-China border in Gilgit-Baltistan has recently experienced a remarkable increase in business activities, with customs authorities collecting over 1.17 billion rupees in duties for the national treasury in just two weeks.
This surge in commercial activities has led to a rise in employment opportunities across various sectors. Both the Import-Export Association of GB and the Dry Fruit Association of GB have expressed their satisfaction with the heightened business activity at Sost.
Chairman of the Import and Export Association GB, Haji Liaquat Ali, along with other business leaders, spoke to the media, noting that thousands are now employed in Pakistan-China border trade. They highlighted that business activities at Sost Port are currently at an all-time high, resulting in increased job opportunities for traders, transporters, laborers, and others.
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The business leaders credited this growth to the flourishing Pakistan-China border trade and the intensified operations at the Sost Dry Port. They expressed optimism about the future of trade and commerce in the region, pointing to the potential for further growth and development.
“The rise in business activities at Sost Dry Port marks a positive development for the region, indicating a strong economic trajectory and enhanced employment opportunities,” they concluded.
