Archive · 17 Nov 2025
Afghanistan's Ariana Afghan Airlines Slashes Cargo Rates to India
Afghanistan's national airline, Ariana Afghan Airlines, has reduced its cargo rates between Afghanistan and India.
This means it's cheaper to send goods from Afghanistan to India.
This is a big deal because it shows Afghanistan is moving away from Pakistan and towards India.
This is good for Afghanistan and India's relationship.
Ariana Afghan Airlines cuts cargo rates between Afghanistan and India
Dramatic discounts offered only on the Delhi route
Increases trade between Afghanistan and India
Strategic reorientation away from Pakistan towards Iran
Strengthens ties with India through Chabahar Port
- Who
- Ariana Afghan Airlines
- What
- Slashing cargo rates between Afghanistan and India
- When
- Effective immediately
- Where
- Between Afghanistan (Kabul) and India (Delhi)
- Why
- To increase trade between Afghanistan and India
Pakistan's Perspective
Afghanistan's Perspective
Torkham Crossing Closure
Pakistan's Perspective
Pakistan sealed the crossing in October, straining relations with Afghanistan
Afghanistan's Perspective
The closure is a blow to Afghanistan's trade, but opens up opportunities with Iran
- Cargo Rate (Kabul to Delhi)
- Reduced
- Cargo Rate (Delhi to Kabul)
- Increased
- Trade Volume (Afghanistan to India)
- Increased
- Trade Volume (India to Afghanistan)
- Increased
- Chabahar Port Usage
- Increased