💨 Abstract

Pakistan ranks 101 out of 158 countries in the 2025 Illicit Trade Index, with an annual revenue loss of Rs 751 billion due to illegal trade, primarily in tobacco, petroleum products, tires, pharmaceuticals, and tea. The report highlights internal trade network vulnerabilities and sector-specific compliance issues, suggesting systemic weaknesses in policy implementation and enforcement capacity.

Courtesy: theprint.in

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