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Afghan Acting Minister for Industry and Commerce Nooruddin Azizi, leading a delegation in Islamabad, met with Pakistan\u2019s Commerce Minister Jam Kamal to discuss key issues, including the renewal of the Afghanistan-Pakistan Transit Trade Agreement (APTTA).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Talks covered making the Torkham border operational 24\/7, cross-border movement of heavy vehicles, coal exports, and establishing better port management. Pakistan proposed forming a joint committee for regular consultations to resolve trade hurdles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pakistan\u2019s exports to Afghanistan surged by 84.25% to $592.84 million in the first eight months of FY25, despite trade disruptions due to a 27-day Torkham border closure. Sugar was the top export. 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