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Pakistan Suspends Trade With Iran Over Security Concerns Sparking LPG Supply Fears
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Moneycontrol•18-10-2026, 20:57
Pakistan Suspends Trade With Iran Over Security Concerns Sparking LPG Supply Fears
- •Pakistan has suspended commercial trade through the Gabd-Rimdan and Taftan border crossings with Iran, leaving hundreds of freight vehicles stranded.
- •Balochistan adviser Shahid Rind stated the temporary closure aims to address security concerns, prevent smuggling, and improve border management.
- •Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei attributed the closure to technical issues and stated that consultations are underway to restore normal operations.
- •The suspension has raised alarms over potential disruptions to liquefied petroleum gas supplies and possible price hikes in Pakistan.
- •The Quetta Chamber of Commerce and Industry advised businesses to halt new import and export orders until further notice.
Key Questions Answered
Pakistan's temporary suspension of commercial trade through the Gabd-Rimdan and Taftan crossings aims to address security concerns, prevent smuggling, and improve border management.
The Ministry of Commerce memorandum specifically suspended commercial trade through the Gabd-Rimdan and Taftan crossings in Balochistan.
The closure has stranded hundreds of freight vehicles carrying essential commodities like LPG, rice, and fresh fruit on both sides of the border, raising concerns over potential supply disruptions and price increases in Pakistan.
