The Pakistan Post has stopped its parcel bookings for the United States for a month, inflicting massive to the country.
Orders of the ones who sent goods through e-commerce were also cancelled due to the closure of the booking by the Pakistan Post.
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The development has not only suspended trade of Pakistani products in the US but also dented the national exchequer.
According to sources within Pakistan Post, the primary reason for the suspension is the non-payment of compensation to American shipping companies. Additionally, the Pakistan Post has cited issues with improper parcel packing as a contributing factor.
An inquiry report from the Directorate General of Pakistan Post highlighted several deficiencies that led to the suspension. These include missing Electronic Advanced Data (EAD), incorrect classification of letter mail, and improper ITMATT messaging for small-sized registered letters sent to the US.
The report also noted that incorrect information was filled in mandatory fields by the booking staff, leading to errors and subsequent rejection of mail by the United States Postal Service (USPS).
The directorate said the booking staff also filled incorrect information in the mandatory fields.
Small businessmen and e-commerce sellers have demanded the government take notice of it and ensure the resumption of delivery of goods to America through the Pakistan Post.
Meanwhile, the booking of parcels and mail to the United Kingdom and other countries continues.
