Pakistan Suffers $19.2B Trade Loss Amid Afghan Border Closures

DID Press: Trade disruptions between Afghanistan and Pakistan have inflicted severe economic damage on Pakistan, with total losses reaching $19.2 billion.

The closure of trade routes has sharply reduced exports and increased imports, pushing Pakistan’s trade deficit to unprecedented levels. According to official statistics, the country’s total trade losses this year have hit $19.2 billion.

The shutdown has particularly affected the provinces of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, where many businesses and traders face significant economic hardship.

The Awami National Party described the situation as a major blow to the regional economy, resulting in widespread unemployment and financial strain on local communities.