Afghanistan, Nov. 26 -- Pakistani traders have urged Maulana Fazlur Rehman to intervene urgently in the Pakistan-Afghanistan border closure, warning that prolonged disruptions are inflicting severe economic losses on both countries.
Pakistan's continued closure of major border crossings with Afghanistan has triggered growing alarm among traders, who warn that the month-long shutdown is crippling cross-border commerce. Thousands of trucks loaded with food, fuel and consumer goods remain stranded, adding to financial losses on both sides.
A delegation of businessmen met JUI-F leader Maulana Fazlur Rehman in Peshawar on Wednesday, urging him to intervene. They said the prolonged closure has hit transporters and small traders hardest, echoing...