Afghanistan, May 18 -- Afghanistan-Pakistan trade rose by 23% in April, reaching $119 million, driven by increased imports and exports despite regional tensions.
Trade relations between Afghanistan under Taliban administration and Pakistan have experienced a notable increase, with bilateral trade reaching $119 million in April 2025, up from $97 million in March, marking a 23% rise.
Afghanistan's imports from Pakistan have risen by 28%, totaling $32 million in April, compared to $25 million in March. Conversely, Pakistan's exports to Afghanistan increased by 21%, reaching $87 million in April from $72 million in March.
This growth in trade comes despite the closure of the Wagah border on April 22, 2025, following tensions between India an...