Afghanistan, July 17 -- Ghulam Khan border reopens for trade after 15-day closure, easing pressure on Afghanistan's businesses and restoring cross-border movement.
According to sources, the Ghulam Khan border crossing-closed to cargo trucks for several weeks-has officially reopened. The border was reopened on Wednesday, July 16, restoring one of the key trade routes between Afghanistan and Pakistan.
This crossing, known for its strategic role in transit and trade between the two countries, had been closed by Pakistani authorities 15 days ago for reasons not officially disclosed. Its closure disrupted commercial activity and strained local economies dependent on cross-border trade.
Local traders and residents welcomed the reopening, sayin...