China green channel

THE agreement between Islamabad and Beijing to set up a green channel at the Sost-Khunjerab border for agricultural and allied products should ease bilateral cross-border trade. Priority customs processing, risk-based inspections and faster clearance of perishables should cut delays and the cost of moving goods. The question is if it will help Pakistan’s agricultural exports. The two customs administrations will share information, including risk alerts, which should speed up inspections without loosening oversight. Quick clearance matters most for farm produce, which spoils if held up,…