Afghanistan Resumes Transit Trade via Pakistan’s Chaman Border

DID Press: Following the announcement of an immediate ceasefire agreement between Pakistan and the Taliban government, Afghanistan’s transit trade, which had been halted due to border unrest, has resumed at the Chaman border. A three-phase clearance operation of approximately 300 vehicles has also begun.

After Pakistan and the Taliban reached an agreement on an immediate ceasefire in Doha, Qatar, trade activities between the two countries—suspended due to border tensions—restarted on Wednesday (October 2) at the Chaman border. Pakistan’s Customs Department has instructed that transit operations continue under a “first in, first out” system, following the clearance of pending shipments.

Under the three-phase plan, the first phase involves nine vehicles returned from the “Friendship Gate,” which will undergo re-weighing, scanning, and, if necessary, physical inspection. The second phase covers 74 vehicles returning from the National Logistics Cell’s border terminal yard, while the third phase focuses on clearing 217 vehicles parked at the holding area. All border movements at the Friendship Gate will also be documented for official records.

Taliban authorities said that the resumption of transit trade will assist affected traders, while tighter security inspections will be applied to all shipments.

The Chaman border remains one of the key trade routes between Pakistan and Afghanistan.