Afghanistan, Oct. 19 -- Pakistan said closing major trade crossings with Afghanistan amid recent border clashes has caused millions of dollars in losses, disrupting exports, imports, and regional economic activity.
Pakistani officials said the closure of key trade crossings with Afghanistan - including Torkham, Kharlachi, Ghulam Khan, and Chaman - has caused millions of dollars in financial losses to traders. All major crossings were shut following recent border clashes between Pakistani forces and the Taliban.
According to Pakistan's Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), trade through the Ghulam Khan crossing alone accounted for an annual average of $109 million in imports and $240 million in exports between the two countries.
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