Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans Restricted (PSX: PABC) is shifting forward with plans to determine a $110 million manufacturing plant in Afghanistan, regardless of the continued closure of the Pakistan-Afghanistan border since October 2025.
In its newest annual report, the corporate stated the extended border shutdown, linked to cross-border terrorism considerations and ongoing navy operations, has successfully halted commerce with Afghanistan and Central Asian markets.
The corporate famous {that a} substantial portion of its export gross sales both instantly targets these markets or is routed by way of the Afghan hall, that means the unresolved scenario continues to limit export alternatives and weaken its aggressive place.
Regardless of these challenges, PABC stated it’s persevering with to advance its beforehand introduced plan to arrange a brand new beverage can manufacturing facility in Afghanistan.
The proposed plant, first introduced final yr, carries an estimated funding of $110 million and is deliberate with a manufacturing capability of 1.3 billion cans.
The corporate additionally warned that wider geopolitical tensions, together with hostilities in Gaza and different components of the Center East, could have an effect on client sentiment towards multinational beverage manufacturers, which may not directly affect demand from its prospects.