Business
Spinboldak Cross Border Closed since 4 Days: ACCI
Officials in Chamber of Commerce and Industry stated that Pakistan has sealed the Spinboldak cross border for Afghan businessmen which has damaged about 8 million Afghani the business process.
They have urged that the political swollen in between the two countries doesn’t have to impact on mutual business.
Head of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Atiqullah Nusrat said,” Afghan Government should begin negotiation with Pakistan over the issue and end this economic crisis, Afghan businessmen are daily experiencing the problems.”
He also urged that alternative business routes should be sought for Pakistan.
“ Chabahar, Lajward, Aqina port, are the better alternatives for Pakistan, but necessary measurements should be adopted Head of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Atiqullah Nusrat said,”
Based on the reports hundreds of grapes and watermelon are stuck in Spinboldak cross border.
Businessman Matiullah said,” shutting the following port has cost us millions of Afghani, we ask the Government to adopt significant attention to the issue.”
Though Pakistani officials have yet to provide details over shutting the following cross border, but reports indicated that some of the Afghans on the Independence day of Afghanistan have thrown some stones on the other side of the gate.
Reported by Nabila Hafizi
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Pakistan reports 56% drop in exports to Afghanistan in second half of 2025
Imports from Afghanistan to Pakistan also saw a notable decline, falling by 36.75 percent to $6.321 million, the data showed.
Pakistan’s exports to Afghanistan declined sharply by 56.61 percent in the second half of 2025, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan.
The bank said Pakistan’s exports to Afghanistan totaled $219.489 million between July and December 2025, reflecting a significant decrease compared to the same period earlier.
Imports from Afghanistan to Pakistan also saw a notable decline, falling by 36.75 percent to $6.321 million, the data showed.
Trade relations between Afghanistan and Pakistan were disrupted on October 11, 2025, following military tensions between the two countries.
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Termiz Gold Production, a jewelry manufacturing company based in the Termez International Trade Center free economic zone, has begun processing the imported gold, Kazakh media reported.
The project is expected to boost regional industrial capacity, advance the jewelry industry, and increase export volumes, while also improving the investment climate by creating favorable conditions for industrial development and higher value-added production.
Business
Russia signals interest in expanding investment and trade ties with Afghanistan
Afghanistan’s envoy to Moscow met with Russian officials this week where both sides highlighted the importance of strengthening bilateral ties.
Russia has expressed strong interest in expanding investment and trade cooperation with Afghanistan during a meeting between Afghan and Russian officials in Moscow.
The Ambassador of the Islamic Emirate to Russia, Gul Hassan Hassan, met with Alexander Shkirando, Special Representative of the President of the Russian Chamber of Commerce, and Dmitry Antonov, Head of the Afghan–Russian Business Council.
During the talks, Russian officials highlighted their interest in increasing investment and commercial engagement with Afghanistan, noting that favorable conditions for investment have been established in the country.
Ambassador Gul Hassan Hassan briefed the meeting on Afghanistan’s current security and economic situation and urged greater access for Afghan products to Russian markets, as well as an expansion of imports from Afghanistan.
Both sides underscored the importance of strengthening bilateral cooperation and reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing economic and trade relations between Afghanistan and Russia.
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