The closure of borders between Pakistan and Afghanistan has left dozens of Pakistani truck drivers stranded for weeks, leading to a deepening trade crisis. This standoff, which began on October 11 after clashes between Pakistani and Afghan forces, has severely impacted regional trade and caused substantial losses for exporters.

• Kinnow exporters and logistics firms face devastating losses, with perishable goods rotting at the border during the peak export season.
• Junaid Makda, president of the Pakistan-Afghanistan Joint Chamber of Commerce, reported that export earnings are projected to fall from USD 110 million to around USD 100 million this year.
• The State Bank of Pakistan has been criticized for rejecting a proposal to ease financial requirements for kinnow exports to Iran and Central Asian markets.
• Traders are incurring daily demurrage charges of USD 150–200 per container for thousands of stranded containers.