Pakistan’s trade with Central Asian countries reached $2.4 billion in the 2025 fiscal year, with Afghanistan topping the list of importers, Pakistani media reported.
Official figures show Afghanistan imported more than $1.3 billion worth of goods from Pakistan, while Afghan exports to Pakistan totaled less than $615 million. The data confirm Afghanistan remains Pakistan’s largest trading partner in the region.
Meanwhile, Iran is seeking to expand non-oil exports to Afghanistan, according to Iranian state media. Iran’s commercial attaché in Kabul said lessons from Iran’s recent conflict with Israel and the United States highlighted the importance of trade with neighboring countries, both for generating revenue and ensuring access to essential goods. He said Iran is prioritizing trade facilitation, infrastructure improvements and easier customs procedures with Afghanistan and other neighbors.
Separately, the Norwegian Refugee Council said it has assisted 1,700 earthquake-affected families in Kunar province. In its latest update on X, the organization said 162 families recently received aid, but stressed that more support from humanitarian agencies is urgently needed.
