Trade
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Balochistan Minister Welcomes Possible Halt of Afghanistan–Pakistan Trade
DID Press: Balochistan’s Information Minister Jan Achakzai said Pakistan could benefit if the Taliban government in Afghanistan halts transit trade with Islamabad, arguing the move would help curb smuggling, ease the dollar shortage, and prevent the inflow of terrorism. In…
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Torkham Border Closure Causes $4.5B Loss for Kabul, Islamabad
DID Press: The month-long closure of Torkham border crossing between Afghanistan and Pakistan has caused trade losses exceeding $4.5 billion, according to official sources, who warn that the ongoing stalemate is inflicting irreparable damage on both economies and eroding Pakistan’s…
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Mutaqi: Pakistan Uses Military Power against Afghanistan Refugees and Trade
DID Press: Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Mutaqi sharply criticized Islamabad for what he described as an “unrealistic and rigid” approach, accusing Pakistan of deploying its nuclear and military capabilities against refugees and food trade rather than for regional security.…
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