The government has decided to restrict imports of identified commodities to reduce the pressure on the exchange rate and the financial market with the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus.
The Controller General of Imports and Exports has issued a gazette notification with a list of imported items that have been imposed restrictions upon.
Accordingly, the import of agricultural products such as peanuts – except basmati rice -, locally manufactured goods, plastic products, and other non-essential items has been temporarily suspended.
In addition, the import of building materials, electrical and electronic components, wheat flour and other identified items is permitted only on a credit basis.
