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Pakistan-Iran border trade suspended at Taftan and Gabd-Rimdan crossings
Commercial trade has been suspended at key border crossings between Pakistan and Iran, specifically at the Taftan and Gabd-Rimdan checkpoints. The suspension follows a memorandum from Pakistan’s Ministry of Commerce, which revoked previous trade orders effective immediately.
Pakistani authorities, including Shahid Rind, an adviser to the Balochistan chief minister, stated the closure is a temporary measure intended to enhance security, prevent smuggling, and improve border administration. Conversely, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei attributed the disruption to technical issues and the implementation of precautionary measures.
The halt has caused significant logistical disruptions, leaving hundreds of freight vehicles stranded. These vehicles are carrying essential commodities, including liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), rice, and fresh fruit. There are growing concerns regarding the impact on LPG supplies and potential price surges in Pakistan. To mitigate losses, officials are prioritizing the processing of perishable agricultural products. While commercial movement is halted, some reports indicate that passenger traffic through certain crossings remains operational.
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Balochistan · Esmail Baghaei · Gabd-Rimdan · Iran · Ministry of Commerce · Ministry of Commerce (Pakistan) · Pakistan · Quetta Chamber of Commerce and Industry · Taftan
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Perishable goods and agricultural products are being prioritized for processing to minimize losses. negarmag.com · www.rokna.net
- [● 3 SOURCES] Cross-border movement and exchanges between Iran and Pakistan have been temporarily suspended due to technical issues and precautionary measures. desitalkchicago.com · myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com · indiaseatradenews.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Hundreds of freight vehicles carrying essential commodities, including LPG and fresh fruit, are stranded due to the suspension. www.arabnews.pk · en.dailypakistan.com.pk · indiaseatradenews.com · startuppakistan.com.pk
- [● 4 SOURCES] The temporary closure aims to address security concerns, prevent smuggling, and improve border administration. desitalkchicago.com · myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com · indiaseatradenews.com · theneutral.pk
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Trade through the Iran border has been temporarily suspended due to security reasons. www.arabnews.pk
- [● 5 SOURCES] The suspension affects the Taftan and Gabd-Rimdan border crossings. www.arabnews.pk · en.dailypakistan.com.pk · www.independenturdu.com · indiaseatradenews.com · theneutral.pk