Trade disruption hits KP after Pakistan cuts ties with Kabul
A year after Islamabad severed commercial links with Kabul, border trade disruption is affecting livelihoods across Pakistan.
Economic impact on KP province
Bilateral trade has fallen significantly since the ties were cut. Fewer customers for local shops and lower earnings for farmers are reported results. Idle trucks and lost jobs now characterize the region.
Broader effects beyond KP
Farmers and factories in Punjab and Sindh have also been hit by the situation. Pakistan's exports to Central Asia face severe disruption due to closed crossings. Rerouting shipments requires longer distances and higher freight costs.
Services suffer from closures
Medical tourism and hotels catering to Afghan visitors are suffering as well. Traders cannot send goods to distant markets without facing higher costs. Most services cannot be shifted when crossings shut.
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