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.
Political leaders, tribal elders, traders, and transporters call on Pakistan and Afghanistan authorities to end the month-long closure of the Torkham crossing, citing severe economic hardship.
Indonesia has expressed its desire to expand defence cooperation with Pakistan during high-level meetings, focusing on training and defence industry ties.
Minister of State Talal Chaudhry has criticized PTI over its stance on Afghanistan and its position on terrorism as attacks continue to rise in Pakistan.
Pakistan has rejected social media claims that the US is using its territory to prepare a military strike on Iran, calling the reports false and disinformation.
