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Despite direct investment, Afghanistan-Japan trade hits $97 million
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Japan exports machinery and parts to Afghanistan, mostly through third countries. Afghan exports to Japan include medicinal plants, dried fruits, and nuts, while imports include vehicles, machinery, and spare parts.
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Pakistan-Afghanistan border closure causes billions in losses, deals major
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
A three-month Pakistan-Afghanistan border trade blockade has caused heavy economic losses, especially in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Exports and revenue fell sharply, businesses suffered daily losses, and perishable goods were wasted. Trade diversion may lead to long-term market loss and job cuts.
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Pakistan: Protesters demand immediate reopening of the Torkham border
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
People in Pakistan's Landi Kotal protested the prolonged closure of the Torkham border with Afghanistan, calling it an "economic murder" of livelihoods. Protesters urged reopening the crossing, separating trade from politics, and including tribal elders and traders in future Pak-Afghan peace
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Border closure crisis deepens as Pakistani exports to Afghanistan remain d
Updated : 5 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Dozens of Pakistani truck drivers transporting goods to Afghanistan are stuck for weeks at major border crossings, victims of an escalating standoff between Pakistan and Afghanistan that has crippled regional trade.
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Prolonged border closure with Afghanistan worsens Pakistan's economic cris
Updated : 6 months ago IST
The ongoing closure of the Pakistan-Afghanistan border since October 11 has dealt a severe blow to Pakistan's trade, manufacturing, and export sectors, worsening the country's already fragile economic situation.
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India, Afghanistan discuss expanding spice trade and joint investments: Ta
Updated : 6 months, 1 week ago IST
In a statement on X, Afghanistan's Ministry of Industry and Commerce said the Indian council expressed interest in greater collaboration, including setting up spice production factories in Afghanistan. The discussions also covered issues related to medicine imports, improving spice quality,
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India to resume air cargo operations with Afghanistan
Updated : 6 months, 1 week ago IST
India is set to restart air cargo routes with Afghanistan as Kabul seeks new trade options amid tensions with Pakistan. During his visit to New Delhi, Afghan minister Azizi discussed boosting exports, restoring payment channels and expanding trade through air corridors and Chabahar port.
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MoS Jitin Prasada meets Afghan Trade Minister Azizi, discusses strengtheni
Updated : 6 months, 1 week ago IST
Earlier, Azizi met with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in the national capital as part of the Taliban leader's five-day official visit to the country.
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Afghanistan expands trade through Iran, Central Asia amid Pakistan tension
Updated : 6 months, 2 weeks ago IST
According to Tolo News, citing Afghanistan's Ministry of Industry and Commerce, it stated that the country is using the Chabahar Port in Iran to bypass frequent disruptions at Pakistan's borders and ease political pressures from Islamabad, shifting transit agreements to alternative routes.
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Prolonged Torkham border closure leaves thousands of transporters stranded
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
The ongoing closure of the Torkham border since October 13 has worsened the difficulties faced by hundreds of stranded transporters, with many running low on funds and others experiencing physical and mental health challenges, according to a report by Dawn.
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Transit trade with Afghanistan to remain suspended until security situatio
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
"Afghan transit trade is closed, and is not taking place. It is not taking place because of the factors that you were aware of. There was considerable discussion on this question during last week's briefing as well. Till the evaluation of the security situation, this transit trade will remai
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"We wish to encourage trade with India": Afghan traders at Iran Expo 2025
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Afghanistan traders, who attended Iran Expo 2025, expressed interest in boosting trade between Afghanistan and India, adding that they also urged governments to make facilities for businessmen of both countries.
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