Islamabad, March 9 -- The N-40 National Highway, which is the main route between Pakistan and Iran, remained shut for the ninth consecutive day as the families of 10 missing youth from Kardgap continued to hold protest in Noshki, Geo News reported.

The road closure has impacted Pakistan's land connection with Iran and affected travelling between Noshki, Rakhshan Division, and Quetta.

In addition, the LPG gas supply to Punjab and Sindh has been suspended due to road closure. Protesters also broke the windows of a car trying to use an alternative route.

Meanwhile, the Torkham border between Pakistan and Afghanistan also remained shut for the 16th day due to tensions between the two countries, Customs authorities said on Sunday.

The road...