Kabul — Afghanistan is rapidly reorienting its trade routes away from Pakistan, turning instead to Iran, India, and Central Asia, after repeated border closures at Torkham and Chaman left trucks stranded, goods spoiled, and exporters facing losses of more than $200 million a month. The closures, often justified by Islamabad on security grounds, have disrupted nearly 40 percent of Afghanistan’s official trade. For Kabul, the interruptions have underscored the risks of dependence on Pakistan, prompting a diversification strategy that is reshaping the country’s economic map. At the centre of this shift is Iran’s Chabahar Port, where India has invested $500 … Continue reading Afghanistan Turns Away From Pakistan as Border Closures Push Trade Elsewhere