List of Luxury Items Banned For Import in Pakistan

The Federal Government has released a list of luxury and non-essential items that have been banned for import in Pakistan. The country has entered an economical crisis with the Pakistani Rupee (PKR) falling constantly against the US Dollar (USD to PKR) because of the depleting foreign exchange reserves brought on by a massive trade deficit.

The announcement was made by Information Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb during a press conference in Islamabad. She said that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was working day and night to stabilize the economy, which is why the government has decided to impose a ban on import of all non-essential and luxury items in the country.

Taking to Twitter, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that his decision to ban import of luxury items will save the country precious foreign exchange. “We will practice austerity and financially stronger people must lead in this effort so that the less privileged among us do not have to bear this burden inflicted on them by the PTI Govt.” said the premier. “Together we will overcome all the challenges with resolve and determination, InshAllah.” he added.

The decision comes at a time when the Pakistani Rupee continues its downward trend against the US Dollar (USD to PKR). The local currency has depreciated to Rs. 200 against the greenback with no signs of stopping. The Pakistani Rupee has fallen by Rs. 15.91 since 1^st April, bringing it to Rs. 200 on 19^th April 2022 at the closing of the inter-bank market.

Read more: Dollar Rate in Pakistan – 19 May 2022.

List of Luxury Items Banned For Import in Pakistan

1. Automobiles
2. Mobile phones
3. Home appliances
4. Fruits and dry fruits (except from Afghanistan)
5. Crockery
6. Private weapons and ammunition
7. Shoes
8. Chandeliers and lighting (except energy savers)
9. Headphones and loudspeakers
10. Sauces
11. Doors and window frames
12. Travelling bags and suitcases
13. Sanitary ware
14. Fish and frozen fish
15. Carpets (except from Afghanistan)
16. Preserved fruits
17. Tissue paper
18. Furniture
19. Shampoos
20. Confectionary
21. Luxury mattresses and sleeping bags
22. Jams and jelly
23. Cornflakes
24. Toiletries
25. Heaters, blowers
26. Sunglasses
27. Kitchen ware
28. Aerated water
29. Frozen meat
30. Juices
31. Pasta
32. Ice cream
33. Cigarettes
34. Shaving goods
35. Luxury leather apparel
36. Musical instruments
37. Salon items like hair dryers etc
38. Chocolates

Information Minister said that it was an emergency situation and Pakistanis would need to make sacrifices under the economic plan, adding that the ban on these imported items will help save the country around $6billion. However, she mentioned that import orders where the letter of credit had already been opened or where payment had been made would be processed but no newer ones would be entertained.

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