Border Shutdown Sends Prices Soaring Across Pakistan

A prolonged closure of the Pak-Afghan border has sharply driven up prices of essential goods, particularly tomatoes, which now cost nearly five times more in local markets. The shutdown, which began on October 11 after deadly clashes between the two countries, has disrupted trade and left thousands of containers stranded at key crossings. Prices Surge …

Pakistan and US Step Up Border Security Cooperation

Pakistan and the United States have decided to expand their border security cooperation as part of a broader effort to strengthen bilateral relations. Both countries reached this understanding during a meeting in Islamabad between Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Acting US Ambassador Natalie Baker. The discussions also covered counter-narcotics, coast guard operations, and advancements in …

Pakistan, Iran Vow Joint Border Security Action

The Pakistan Iran border security commitment gained momentum on Tuesday as the military chiefs of both countries pledged to intensify cooperation to eliminate terrorism and protect their shared frontier. In a telephone conversation, Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir and Iran’s Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces Major General Abdolrahim …

India Pushes for Permanent Solution to China Border Dispute

India has renewed its call for a permanent solution to the long-standing border dispute with China. The issue took center stage during Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s meeting with his Chinese counterpart Dong Jun on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) defence ministers’ summit in Qingdao on June 26. Structured Talks Urged According to …

Pakistan Army Strikes Back After Indian Ceasefire Violation at LoC

Tensions soared at the Line of Control (LoC) as the Pakistan Army responded swiftly and forcefully to another ceasefire violation by Indian troops in the early hours of April 29 and 30. According to security sources, Indian forces opened unprovoked fire in the Kayani and Mandal sectors using small arms. In return, Pakistani troops retaliated …

Pakistan Shuts Torkham Border Amid Rising Tensions

Pakistan has closed the Torkham border crossing with Afghanistan after the Afghan Taliban began trench construction near the frontier. The move, which took effect late Friday night, has halted all pedestrian and trade movement, escalating tensions between the two neighbors. This latest border closure comes amid ongoing security concerns and increased militant attacks in Pakistan. …

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