Uzbekistan reopens the Termez-Hairatan border with Afghanistan, facilitating travel and trade while strengthening economic cooperation under visa regulations.
Kabul’s decision to sever trade ties with Pakistan highlights geopolitical tensions, economic vulnerabilities, and the challenge of finding alternative routes through Iran and Central Asia.
Amid a month-long border closure and stranded cargo worth millions, Afghanistan’s decision to suspend trade with Pakistan raises fears of an “economic massacre” among local traders and industry leaders.