The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has warned the federal government that the prolonged closure of Pakistan-Afghanistan trade is causing revenue losses and job cuts. Finance Adviser Muzzammil Aslam said cross-border commerce has “effectively come to a halt,” hurting traders and exporters. He cited declining exports, slower growth, and rising unemployment as major concerns. Aslam highlighted an […]
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Border closure sparks massive drop in Pakistan’s potato prices
Potato prices in Pakistan have plunged sharply after the suspension of trade with Afghanistan halted exports, creating an oversupply in local markets. Traders reported that the continued closure of border crossings at Torkham and Chaman since October has caused domestic prices to fall by more than 70 percent. This decline has placed severe financial pressure […]