Pakistan-Central Asia Trade Halts as Afghanistan Borders Remain Closed

The implications of Pakistan’s change in immigration and travel policies related to Afghanistan continue to escalate. In recent days, border crossings between the two countries have halted trade between Central Asia and Pakistan that passes through Afghanistan.

Most commercial truck drivers are people who live across the border and, for decades have been able to cross the Durand Line without a visa. The new regulations require people whose families and businesses span across the border to present a visa every time they cross. For some, that is several times a day.