Politics
Pakistan suspends border trade with Iran at two Balochistan crossings
October 19, 2026 at 03:27 PM
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2 reports · 1 in Arabic, 1 in English · over 8 hours
Pakistan has suspended trade with Iran at the Taftan and Gabd-Rimdan crossings in Balochistan, stranding about 2,000 trucks on both sides of the border.
- Pakistan suspended trade with Iran at the Taftan and Gabd-Rimdan crossings, stranding about 2,000 trucks on both sides, the Quetta Chamber of Commerce said.
- Pakistani officials said the closure is a temporary security measure to combat smuggling and support counterterrorism, with the border reopening once measures are in place.
- Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said cross-border movement had been halted due to technical issues and precautionary measures.
- Passenger traffic continues at Gabd-Rimdan despite the trade stoppage, Iranian news agency WANA reported.