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List of Luxury Items Banned For Import in Pakistan

by Ali Gulrez
May 19, 2022
in Islamabad, National
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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.

Items Banned For Import, List of Items, Pakistan
List of Luxury Items Banned For Import in Pakistan

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.

Together we will overcome all the challenges with resolve and determination, InshaAllah! 🇵🇰 https://t.co/gIM7lqcjls

— Shehbaz Sharif (@CMShehbaz) May 19, 2022

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 1st April, bringing it to Rs. 200 on 19th 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

Government has banned the import of following luxury items to save precious foreign exchange. pic.twitter.com/7JVMYQ0HNx

— Government of Pakistan (@GovtofPakistan) May 19, 2022

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.

What do you think about the government’s decision to ban the import of these luxury and non-essential items? Let us know in the comments below.

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  1. Dungar Khan says:
    10 months ago

    This ‘Import list ban’ if luxury items is just a farce.
    A country, Whose Institutions are corrupt to the core as we see and hear daily where the crooks now ruling the country never get indicted for crimes they are accused of despite overwhelming proofs to send them down for life…this ban is just another way of ‘earning…topping up’ their wages with bribes to clear the items through the borders.
    In other words, the ordinary citizen of Pakistan will face hardships when returning from abroad with presents for family/ friends…and will have to bribe their way past the criminal custims agents.
    When there are criminals in the country’s ruling seats…this kind of criminal activities will be rife.
    Good luck to Pakistanis… !!!!☝️😁🇵🇰🇵🇰🇵🇰

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