Trade between Pakistan and Afghanistan has been suspended since January 2026, resulting in losses exceeding one billion dollars.
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Updated Jan 1
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What happened
Trade between Pakistan and Afghanistan has been suspended since January 2026, resulting in losses exceeding one billion dollars.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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Pakistan
sovereign state in South Asia
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Afghanistan
country in Central and South Asia
Related events
- Trade disruptions are occurring due to tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan, while a new route extends the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.
- Pakistan is struggling to achieve trade advantages, lagging behind the expansion models of successful economies like Vietnam and the Philippines, while facing currency undervaluation issues.
- Regional stability and trade are impacted as Pakistani exports rely heavily on Afghan and Iranian markets.
- The economic challenges in Pakistan, including operational losses in companies like Pakistan Steel Mills and privatization delays, are being discussed.
- A trade corridor between Central Asia and Afghanistan has been shut down for months, causing significant trade disruption.