100 Days of Pak-Afghan Border Closure: Economic Loss and Security Deadlock
The Pak-Afghan border closure has reached a grim 100-day milestone. This standoff has dealt a staggering blow to regional trade. Reports show that Afghan traders alone have lost over Rs100 billion. While the closure paralyzes ground trade, the Afghan economy suffers the most. The nation now teeters on the brink of a total financial collapse. […]
Pak-Afghan Border Trade Crisis: 10,000 Containers Stranded as SCCI Demands Reopening
PESHAWAR – The President of the Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), Junaid Altaf, has issued an urgent plea to the federal government to address the escalating Pak-Afghan border trade crisis. He warned that the continued closure of key crossing points has left more than 10,000 transit trade containers stranded at Karachi Port, threatening […]
FBR to scan afghan transit trade containers using new rail-based system
FBR to scan afghan transit trade containers using new rail-based system
Torkham Border Closure Continues For 15th Day, Traders Report Heavy Losses
PESHAWAR – The Torkham border closure over the past two weeks has halted trade and passenger movement between the two countries. The extended closure has caused major financial losses to traders, transporters, and the national economy. Thousands of cargo trucks still wait on both sides of the crossing. Former President of the Sarhad Chamber of […]
Afghan Transit Trade suspended as Pakistan orders offloading of containers
Afghan Transit Trade