Trade between India and Pakistan goes bananas
India has been exporting vegetables to Pakistan fro some time, but until now there has been no demand for fruit. More exports are planned and several truck loads from Maharashtra are waiting to cross the border.
Vijay Bahadur, deputy commissioner, customs, rail cargo, said, "The first consignment of bananas was sent on Monday. We hope it would boost the trade relations between the neighbours. More fruit will be sent in the days to come."
Om Parkash, a leading exporter, said, "It is after a long that the fruit is being sent to Pakistan. Bananas were sent to Pakistan some 30 years ago, and then only after getting special permission. It is good that the trade has revived. We hope that the bananas be sent to Pakistan through the Integrated Check Post at the Attari road border. While sending the fruit by train, there is always a chance of it getting spoilt."
Source: Hindu Times
