The commercial cost of Afghan intransigence
Pakistan’s closure of crossings with Afghanistan amid tensions and deadly clashes has sharply reduced bilateral trade and Afghan transit shipments. Traders report heavy losses and are urging authorities to balance security concerns with the economic needs of border communities and businesses.
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