Tensions involving Iran, Israel and the US have disrupted cross-border trade, causing fuel and food shortages in Pakistan's Balochistan border districts. Markets in Gwadar, Kech and nearby areas are witnessing sharp price hikes as Iranian exports decline, raising concerns over worsening supp
The digital trade chapter of the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) promotes paperless trade, e-invoicing, e-contracts, and e-authentication to ease cross-border trade. This facilitative framework establishes a secure and trustworthy digital environment for electronic transactions, which ai
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.
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
According to The Balochistan Post, the demonstration, led by Border Movement leader Sardar Wali Yalanzai, began at Ghulam Nabi Chowk and concluded at Shaheed Fida Chowk, where protesters raised slogans against what they described as a state-imposed "economic blockade."
A review meeting of line departments and key stakeholders was held here on Monday under the chairmanship of the Deputy Commissioner, Kinnaur-cum-Trade Authority, to assess institutional readiness and logistical arrangements ahead of the proposed start of trade from June 2026.
He said that after the Cabinet Committee's 2018 approval, the Centre had been consistently urging the West Bengal government to allocate land for seven ICPs, including Ghojadanga, Fulbari, Hili and Mahadipur.
The ICPs at Jaigaon (Indo-Bhutan border), Changrabandha (Indo-Bangladesh border), and Panitanki (Indo-Nepal border) aim to streamline cargo and passenger transit, enhancing connectivity within the India-Bangladesh-Bhutan-Nepal (IBBN) sub-region.
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], November 24: rivexa by mjunction Services Limited, a TATA Steel and Steel Authority of India Limited joint venture, has introduced a seamless cross-border trade payment solution to streamline global financial frameworks for Indian exporters registered on the pl
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], November 3: Yodaplus Technologies today announced that its flagship digital trade documentation platform, DocuTrade, has received Traditional Approval from the International Group of P&I Clubs (IGPI) - a milestone that places it among a select group of 15 global
The Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict has halted cross-border trade, causing severe shortages of fruits and vegetables in Pakistan-occupied Jammu Kashmir. Prices of essentials like tomatoes and onions have skyrocketed, traders face massive losses, and Afghan exporters struggle with unsold produc
The project, estimated to cost around Rs 500 crore, aims to enhance cross-border trade and connectivity between India and Nepal. The Chief Minister said that this ambitious project will play a vital role in strengthening cooperation, trade, and development in the border regions.