Afghanistan, Dec. 1 -- Indian media report that the Afghanistan-Pakistan trade freeze has caused disproportionate economic strain on Islamabad, triggering shortages, rising prices and growing unrest in border regions.
Indian media outlets have reported that the halt in cross-border trade between Kabul and Pakistan has inflicted disproportionate damage on Islamabad. India Today claimed on Monday that nearly 50 days after the shutdown of major crossings, the economic strain is weighing far more heavily on Pakistan than on Afghanistan.
However, Afghan officials and traders have rejected this narrative, saying the Indian reporting overlooks the significant losses suffered on the Afghanistan side. They argue that while Pakistan may be under pr...