Rule · SBP · 11 Mar 2026 · EPD Circular Letter No. 04
The document permits the import of Crude Oil and Petroleum Products on a CIF basis for a period of sixty days from March 11, 2026. This authorization temporarily overrides the permissible Incoterms specified in Para 5, Chapter 13 of the Foreign Exchange Manual. Authorized Dealers in Foreign Exchange are required to notify their constituents to ensure strict compliance with this temporary measure.
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EPD Circular Letter No. 04
Permission for Import of Crude Oil/ Petroleum Products on CIF Basis
March 11, 2026
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The Presidents/Chief Executives of All Authorized Dealers in Foreign Exchange
Dear Sir / Madam,
Permission for Import of Crude Oil/ Petroleum Products on CIF Basis
Attention of Authorized Dealers is drawn towards Para 5, Chapter 13 of the Foreign Exchange Manual, which specifies permissible Incoterms for import of goods into Pakistan.
In view of the prevailing situation and critical importance of crude oil and petroleum products for the country, it has been decided to allow import of Crude Oil/ Petroleum Products on CIF basis for a period of sixty (60) days from the date of issuance of this circular letter.
Authorized Dealers are advised to bring the above to the notice of all their constituents for meticulous compliance.
Yours sincerely,
Dr. Asif Ali Director
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Permission for Import of Crude Oil/ Petroleum Products on CIF Basis
March 11, 2026
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“it has been decided to extend the validity of the relaxation granted under the aforesaid circular letter for import of Crude Oil/ Petroleum Products on CIF basis up to July 10, 2026.”
“Attention of Authorized Dealers is invited towards EPD Circular Letter No. 04 of March 11, 2026, on the captioned subject. 2. In this regard, it has been decided to extend the validity of the relaxation granted under the aforesaid circular…”
Amended 2 times · last 2026-05-07
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