The Customs authorities have also been instructed to curb the illegal trade of Radial Tyres to safeguard the domestic industry. The unlawful import of steel billets and rebars has been identified as a serious threat to the survival of the local steel industry in Pakistan. PALSP highlighted in their letter to the Prime Minister that the smuggling of steel from Iran and Afghanistan has been persisting unchecked, leading to adverse consequences for the domestic steel sector. The situation demands immediate action to protect the domestic steel industry from further deterioration. The government has assured the steel industry stakeholders of their commitment to curbing smuggling and safeguarding the interests of local businesses.
