Based on recent government measures aimed at controlling imports, chocolate is included in a list of banned items for import into Pakistan.
Pakistan's Import Ban on Luxury Goods
In an effort to manage its economy and control the outflow of foreign exchange, Pakistan implemented a ban on the import of certain "non-essential luxury goods." This measure targets a wide range of products deemed non-critical.
According to available information regarding this import ban:
"The ban also covers confectionery, chocolates and ice cream, fish and frozen fish, jams and jelly, fruits and dry fruits except from Afghanistan, juices, pasta, travelling bags and suitcases, and cigarettes, among others."
This statement clearly indicates that chocolates are among the items prohibited from being imported under this government directive.
Items Covered by the Ban (Examples from Reference)
- Confectionery
- Chocolates
- Ice cream
- Fish and frozen fish
- Jams and jelly
- Juices
- Pasta
- Travelling bags and suitcases
- Cigarettes
It's important to note that this ban specifically targets the import of these goods, not necessarily their production or sale within the country if sourced domestically or imported before the ban took effect. However, the restriction on new imports significantly impacts the availability of foreign chocolate brands.
This measure is a policy decision by the Pakistani government reflecting specific economic objectives at the time the ban was enacted.
