Herat fruit sellers say Pakistan border closure has doubled prices
“Since the borders were closed, fruit sales have dropped,” said Nematullah, a fruit seller in Herat....
Are alternative routes to Pakistan viable for Afghanistan’s trade?
The corridor, however, has repeatedly faced politically driven closures, particularly during Afghanistan’s fruit export season....
Afghan firm signs $100 million deal with Indian pharmaceutical company
Under the deal, Zydus will begin by exporting medical products to Afghanistan....
Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce says billions in imports blocked in Pakistan ports
“These goods are spoiling, their shelf-lives expiring. Traders in Afghanistan and Pakistan are losing nearly $2 million a day,” Alokozay said....
Taliban trade minister says Pakistan closure spurs shift to Iran route
He said they are now working closely with India to fully operationalize the Chabahar port in Iran as an alternative trade corridor....
Tajik delegation meets Taliban foreign minister in Kabul: Sources
The delegation, comprising 14 senior officials from Tajikistan’s security, intelligence, and foreign affairs bodies....
Pakistan risks losing Afghan, Central Asian markets, chamber warns
Estimates suggest Pakistan has already lost access to a market worth more than $1 billion in Afghanistan....
Border closures disrupt trade between Afghanistan and Pakistan, costing millions daily
The Afghanistan-Pakistan Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry estimates that up to 2,000 trucks used to cross these points daily....