Afghan-Pakistan Trade Drops 40% Due to Border Closures

Afghanistan and Pakistan used to trade a lot of goods, but recently, their trade has dropped by almost 40%.

This happened because their borders have been closed for a long time, and they have been arguing.

In 2024, they traded goods worth USD 2.461 billion, but in 2025, it dropped to USD 1.766 billion.

Afghanistan sent fewer goods to Pakistan, and also bought fewer goods from Pakistan.

Experts say Afghanistan should try to trade with other countries like Iran and Central Asia to be safer.

The borders have been closed for about three months, and many Afghan people who were living in Pakistan had to come back home without their belongings.