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Pakistan closes Torkham and Chaman borders with Afghanistan, halting trade amid tensions and stranding hundreds of trucks.
Pakistan has closed the Torkham and Chaman border crossings with Afghanistan, halting all trade due to escalating tensions and military clashes, despite a 48-hour ceasefire starting October 15.
Hundreds of cargo trucks remain stranded, with 107 at Torkham and 357 at Chaman, as transit shipments are paused to prevent congestion and protect bonded cargo.
Afghan trade through Karachi’s ports is also suspended indefinitely due to space shortages at Pakistani customs stations.
The closures disrupt a key trade route to Central Asia, affecting exports that rose nearly 39% in FY25.
Authorities urge dialogue to resolve the crisis and restore stability.
Pakistán cierra las fronteras de Torkham y Chaman con Afganistán, deteniendo el comercio en medio de tensiones y dejando varados a cientos de camiones.