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Tyre Smuggling Costs Pakistan’s Economy Rs70 Billion: Industry Demands Action

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By Web Desk Published February 6, 2024 2 Min Read
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The local tyre industry is facing significant challenges due to a resurgence of smuggled tyres in the market, exacerbated by the rupee’s devaluation and consequent decrease in imports. Industry leaders call for government action to stem the tide of illegal tyre imports, highlighting the detrimental impact on local manufacturing and the national economy.

Hussain Kuli Khan, CEO of Ghandhara Tyre and Rubber Company Ltd. (GTR), voiced concerns over the easy availability of smuggled tyres of all sizes, marking a reversal from the temporary decline in smuggling activities achieved through previous government intervention.

Economic Impact and Safety Concerns

The influx of smuggled tyres poses a threat to the local industry and costs the national exchequer over Rs70 billion annually due to lost tax revenues. Furthermore, these tyres, often of substandard quality, compromise public safety and undermine efforts to satisfy domestic demand through local production and legal imports.

Khan pointed out that the country’s tyre consumption far outstrips the combined output of domestic manufacturing and legal imports, with the vast majority of demand being met through illicit channels. He also highlighted the need for stricter oversight of the Afghan Transit Trade to prevent the misuse of this route for smuggling activities.

The call to action includes urging the government to adopt stringent measures to protect the local tyre industry, thereby safeguarding employment opportunities, contributing to the national exchequer, and ensuring the safety of consumers. Khan’s statement underscores the critical role of government support in maintaining the integrity of local industries and the importance of legal frameworks in combating the challenges posed by smuggling.

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