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No transit fees in Strait of Hormuz for 60 days, Dar reveals
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- Add ARY News on Google AAResize ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has said that no transit fee or service charges will be imposed in the Strait of Hormuz during the next 60 days.
- He reiterated that during the 60-day period, no transit or service fees would apply in the Strait of Hormuz, confirming that both categories of charges have been waived.
- Dar described the previous US–Iran conflict as “devastating,” saying it had serious negative impacts on the global economy.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has said that no transit fee or service charges will be imposed in the Strait of Hormuz during the next 60 days.
In an interview with Al Arabiya TV, Dar said Pakistan succeeded in bringing the United States and Iran to the same table for the first time in 47 years, adding that Islamabad worked closely with its partners and allies to ensure the success of mediation efforts.
He reiterated that during the 60-day period, no transit or service fees would apply in the Strait of Hormuz, confirming that both categories of charges have been waived.
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