Pakistan’s Imports From Afghanistan Significantly Decreased, Says Pak Media

Pakistani media reported a 20 percent increase in Pakistan's exports to Afghanistan last month, while imports from Afghanistan decreased by nearly half.

Pakistan exported goods valued at USD 117 million to Afghanistan in March of this year. According to reports from Pakistani media, the total value of Pakistan's exports to Afghanistan in February was USD 104 million.

However, Afghanistan's exports to Pakistan were worth USD 71 million in February, but this figure dropped to USD 36 million in March.

While the reason for the decline in Afghanistan's exports to Pakistan is not clear, it has been said that Pakistan has blocked the Torkham and Chaman border crossings for Afghan drivers citing passport issues.

The ongoing conflict between Taliban forces and Pakistanis at the border is another factor contributing to the reduction in Afghanistan's exports to Pakistan.

Recently, a Pakistani official from the Ministry of Commerce visited Kabul. According to the Taliban, an agreement was reached during this visit to separate politics from trade and facilitate transit, ensuring the interests of people of both the countries.