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Pakistan-Afghanistan border closure causes billions in losses, deals major
Updated : 2 months, 1 week 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 : 2 months, 2 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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Pak: Torkham border closure leaves Daily-Wage workers and porters in acute
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Numerous daily-wage workers and porters in the area are experiencing severe distress due to the ongoing closure of the Torkham border point, resulting in significant financial difficulties after losing their part-time jobs, as reported by Dawn.
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Border closure crisis deepens as Pakistani exports to Afghanistan remain d
Updated : 3 months, 2 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 : 3 months, 3 weeks 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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Pakistan's unchecked inflation crisis highlights public despair
Updated : 4 months ago IST
Pakistan's short-term inflation has risen for the 16th straight week as food and energy prices continue to climb. Supply disruptions from the Pakistan-Afghanistan border closure and rising sugar and meat costs have deepened market shortages, straining households already struggling with shrin
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Pakistan's governance failure turns everyday fruits into luxury items for
Updated : 4 months ago IST
Fruit prices in Pakistan have surged after the Afghanistan border closure halted supplies. Markets are running empty, prices have doubled, and vendors blame poor oversight and profiteering. Low-income families can no longer afford basic fruit, and sellers urge the government to restore impor
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Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa traders urge reopening of Pak-Afghan borders as prolong
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
During a press conference at the Peshawar Press Club, Malik Sohni, the central president of the All Pakistan Markets Association, emphasised the serious economic repercussions of the border closure.
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Bihar election: India-Nepal border points closed ahead of second phase
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
Various India-Nepal border points have been closed for 72 hours ahead of the second phase of the Bihar Assembly election scheduled for November 11.
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Nepal-India border points closed for 72 hours ahead of second phase of Bih
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Nepal has sealed all border points with India for 72 hours ahead of Bihar's second-phase elections on November 11. Authorities in Mahottari, Sarlahi, and Rauthat districts have suspended cross-border movement, except emergencies, as part of standard security measures during elections in eith
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Prolonged Torkham border closure leaves thousands of transporters stranded
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks 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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WFP reports soaring food prices in Kabul amid border closures, fuel hikes
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The World Food Programme reports rising food prices in Afghan markets as border closures with Pakistan, high fuel costs, and the Salang Highway shutdown drive up transportation expenses. Residents struggle with soaring costs of flour, rice, and cooking oil, while drivers call for government
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