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India closes Attari border with Pakistan: What it means for regional trade and Afghan transit

  • India closed the Integrated Check Post at Attari on May 1, 2025, suspending all regular trade and travel with Pakistan at this primary land border.
  • The closure followed a deadly terrorist attack in Indian-controlled Kashmir, with approval from India's Cabinet Committee on Security amid heightened bilateral tensions.
  • Situated roughly 28 kilometers from Amritsar and connected via National Highway-1, the Attari border functions as the sole official land route facilitating trade, passenger travel, and imports from Afghanistan between the two countries.
  • In 2023-24, the port handled trade worth INR 3,886.53 crore and over 6,800 cargo movements, while exports included soybean and poultry feed, and imports included dry fruits and medicinal herbs.
  • The shutdown signals a significant disruption for regional trade and Afghan transit, potentially worsening economic impacts on small traders and hindering future Indo-Pak commerce talks.
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The Express Tribune broke the news in Pakistan on Wednesday, April 23, 2025.
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