Pakistan suffers $1.4bn trade loss on Afghan border closure

Pakistan has reported a $1.4 billion trade loss due to the closure of its border with Afghanistan and logistical disruptions in the Gulf. The border closure has severely impacted exports and transit trade to Central Asian republics.
Why it matters
The economic impact highlights the fragility of regional trade dependencies and the geopolitical risks affecting Pakistan's export-led growth strategy.
MG News | June 02, 2026 at 11:41 PM GMT 05:00
The article relies on official government data and parliamentary briefings to report on economic performance.
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