{"id":10912,"date":"2026-08-09T15:50:30","date_gmt":"2026-08-09T11:20:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ariananews.co\/en\/news\/ongoing-closure-of-afghanistan-pakistan-borders-affects-trade-dynamics\/"},"modified":"2026-08-09T15:56:31","modified_gmt":"2026-08-09T11:26:31","slug":"ongoing-closure-of-afghanistan-pakistan-borders-affects-trade-dynamics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ariananews.co\/en\/afghanistan\/economic\/ongoing-closure-of-afghanistan-pakistan-borders-affects-trade-dynamics\/","title":{"rendered":"Ongoing Closure of Afghanistan-Pakistan Borders Affects Trade Dynamics"},"content":{"rendered":"

The border crossings between Afghanistan and Pakistan, particularly Torkham, remain closed, with no significant progress in efforts to reopen them.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Closure of Afghanistan-Pakistan Border Crossings Persists<\/h2>\n

The President of the Afghanistan-Pakistan Joint Chamber of Commerce, Khanjan Alkozai, has announced that the border crossings between the two countries, especially Torkham, are still closed to traffic and trade. He noted that while some Pakistani officials have made efforts to reopen these crossings, these initiatives have not yet borne fruit.<\/p>\n

Torkham Crossing Remains Closed; Trade Suffers<\/h2>\n

Notably, Pakistani media had previously reported on Islamabad’s decision to reopen the border crossings. However, there has been no official statement from Pakistani authorities regarding this reopening.<\/p>\n

Khanjan Alkozai: Efforts to Reopen Borders Have Been Unsuccessful<\/h2>\n

Alkozai emphasized that the private sector in Afghanistan also demands the reopening of trade routes with Pakistan and supports the government’s stance on this issue. He added that despite ongoing efforts, the borders have not yet returned to normal conditions.<\/p>\n

Border Closures Have Negative Impact on Afghan Trade<\/h2>\n

The closure of the Afghanistan-Pakistan crossings, particularly following recent conflicts, has had detrimental effects on trade between the two nations. Despite attempts to establish a ceasefire, commercial activities have not yet normalized.<\/p>\n

Border Conflict and Crossing Closures: Afghanistan’s Trade Challenges<\/h2>\n

As the Afghan private sector underscores the importance of maintaining trade routes, it is seeking to reduce its dependency on Pakistani routes by exploring alternative pathways.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The critical border crossings between Afghanistan and Pakistan, especially Torkham, remain shut, with little hope for a resolution. Khanjan Alkozai, President of the Afghanistan-Pakistan Joint Chamber of Commerce, stated that despite efforts from some Pakistani officials, significant progress toward reopening these vital trade routes has not been achieved. 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