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President Trump addresses media after court ruling
US Supreme Court rules Trump’s global tariffs illegal, dealing a major blow to his trade agenda and raising questions over future policy.
Afghan transit cargo cleared by FBR ( IC : by AFP)
Pakistan’s FBR allows re-export of Afghan transit cargo stuck for months, easing trade congestion amid ongoing border closures.
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.
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.
Pakistan Reopens Humanitarian Transit Trade to Afghanistan After Two-Month Halt
Pakistan clears humanitarian consignments to Afghanistan via Chaman and Torkham after two months, resuming UN aid under ATT rules.
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.
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.
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.
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 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
Australia designates BLA as terrorist organisation and imposes sanctions on leaders, strengthening global counterterrorism cooperation.
Citizens in Charsadda condemn Khawarij militants and Noor Wali Mehsud through a growing public anti-terror campaign.
Ex police commander’s family in Balkh alleges property seizure and forced marriage pressure, raising human rights concerns in Afghanistan.
US-Iran tensions escalate after alleged naval attack; US strikes Iranian military sites in retaliation while calling for de-escalation.
Taliban enforce 119-article criminal justice code in Afghanistan, introducing structured sentencing system with strict legal provisions.
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye emerging defence alignment worries India, which calls Türkiye a new rival amid shifting geopolitics.
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