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Trump Faces Setback as Court Strikes Down Global Tariffs
White House Confirms Trump’s Visit to China Amid Positive Diplomatic Signals
Congress Moves Toward Granting Trump Authority for Potential Middle East Conflict
Pakistan Discovers New Oil and Gas Reserves in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Pakistan’s Visa System: Digital Safeguards Against Black Market Claims

Category: Illicit Trade

President Trump addresses media after court ruling

Trump Faces Setback as Court Strikes Down Global Tariffs

US Supreme Court rules Trump’s global tariffs illegal, dealing a major blow to his trade agenda and raising questions over future policy.
  • Economy, Governance, Illicit Trade, Law, News, Politics
Afghan transit cargo cleared by FBR ( IC : by AFP)

Months-Long Trade Disruption Eases as FBR Clears Afghan Cargo

Pakistan’s FBR allows re-export of Afghan transit cargo stuck for months, easing trade congestion amid ongoing border closures.
  • Afghanistan, Illicit Trade, News, Pakistan
Afghanistan-Pakistan Border Trade Dispute Escalates; Kabul Seeks Assurances

Afghanistan-Pakistan Border Trade Dispute Escalates; Kabul Seeks Assurances

Afghanistan demands guarantees from Pakistan for reopening trade routes, while Islamabad insists on assurances regarding TTP and BLA activities.
  • Afghanistan, Illicit Trade, News, Pakistan
Uzbekistan Fully Reopens Border Crossing with Afghanistan to Boost Trade

Uzbekistan Fully Reopens Border Crossing with Afghanistan to Boost Trade

Uzbekistan reopens the Termez-Hairatan border with Afghanistan, facilitating travel and trade while strengthening economic cooperation under visa regulations.
  • Afghanistan, Illicit Trade, News
Pakistan Reopens Humanitarian Transit Trade to Afghanistan After Two-Month Halt

Pakistan Reopens Humanitarian Transit Trade to Afghanistan

Pakistan clears humanitarian consignments to Afghanistan via Chaman and Torkham after two months, resuming UN aid under ATT rules.
  • Afghanistan, Illicit Trade, News, Pakistan
Pakistan–Afghanistan Trade Suffers 54% Decline as Border Restrictions Tighten

Pakistan–Afghanistan Trade Suffers 54% Decline as Border Restrictions Tighten

Commerce Ministry confirms sharp fall in exports as Afghan-imposed trade curbs hit livelihoods on both sides of the border.
  • Afghanistan, Illicit Trade, News, Pakistan
Kabul’s Costly Gamble: Afghanistan Pushes Traders Away From Pakistan, But Risks Backfiring Economically

Kabul’s Costly Gamble: Afghanistan Pushes Traders Away From Pakistan, But Risks Backfiring Economically

Baradar’s 3-month deadline to cut Pakistan-based trade sparks fears of rising inflation, supply disruptions, and an imminent economic fallout inside Afghanistan.
  • Afghanistan, Illicit Trade, Opinion
Is Afghanistan’s decision to end its trade reliance on Pakistan a strategic gamble it can afford?

Is Afghanistan’s Decision To End its Trade Reliance on Pakistan a Strategic Gamble it Can Afford?

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.
  • Afghanistan, Illicit Trade, News, Pakistan
Is Kabul Sacrificing Its Own Economy for Politics?

Is Kabul Sacrificing Its Own Economy for Politics?

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.
  • Afghanistan, Illicit Trade
Afghanistan Should Seek Alternative Trade Routes Instead of Relying on Pakistan: Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar

Afghanistan Should Seek Alternative Trade Routes Instead of Relying on Pakistan: Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar

Afghan Deputy PM urges traders to explore new trade corridors through Central Asia, Iran, and Turkey amid rising tensions with Islamabad
  • Afghanistan, Illicit Trade, Live, News
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President Trump addresses media after court ruling

Trump Faces Setback as Court Strikes Down Global Tariffs

US Supreme Court rules Trump’s global tariffs illegal, dealing a major blow to his trade agenda and raising questions over future policy.
  • Economy, Governance, Illicit Trade, Law, News, Politics
President Trump to Visit China, Calls Ties “Extremely Good”

White House Confirms Trump’s Visit to China Amid Positive Diplomatic Signals

U.S. President Donald Trump will visit China from March 31 to April 2, the White House confirmed. The announcement follows a February 4 call with Chinese President Xi Jinping
  • Breaking News, China, Diplomacy, USA
While the War Powers Act is designed to limit presidential authority, current developments suggest lawmakers may not block Trump’s ability to act

Congress Moves Toward Granting Trump Authority for Potential Middle East Conflict

Lawmakers weigh War Powers resolutions as tensions with Iran raise fears of a wider regional war.
  • Middle East, USA, war, World
A modest but significant find strengthens Pakistan’s energy security and reduces reliance on costly imports.

Pakistan Discovers New Oil and Gas Reserves in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Pakistan’s latest oil and gas discovery in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa highlights the country’s ongoing efforts to boost domestic production
  • Economy, Khyber, Pakistan
Pakistan’s Digital Visa System Ensures Transparency Amid Black Market Allegations

Pakistan’s Visa System: Digital Safeguards Against Black Market Claims

Pakistan’s visa issuance operates through a fully digital and centralized system designed to guarantee transparency, accountability, and security. Allegations of black market overcharging in Kabul highlight the need to distinguish between unauthorized intermediaries and the official process
  • Afghanistan, Pakistan
UN peacekeeping operations funding crisis

UN Peacekeeping at Risk as Funding Gaps Grow, Pakistan Tells UN

  • News, Pakistan, peace, UN
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