Pakistani authorities had closed the 900 km boundary citing security concerns, anti-smuggling measures, and counterterrorism operations, while Iran attributed the delays to infrastructure upgrades and technical issues. The closures disrupted a vital conduit for Pakistani agricultural exports and the import of Iranian liquefied petroleum gas, with observers warning that prolonged shutdowns could increase transport and fuel costs.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Pakistan Reopens Iran Border to Clear 2,000 Stranded Trucks
Commodities9 hours ago
The Taftan and Gabd-Rimdan crossings resumed commercial activity on Tuesday, restoring the flow of goods across the border in Balochistan province. This reopening ends a suspension of trade that began Oct 17 and left roughly 2,000 trucks stranded on both sides of the frontier. Asim Munir stated that the disruption of cross-border traffic was temporary and technical in nature.
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