Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, A delegation from the Pak-Afghan Chamber of Commerce met with the Caretaker Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Justice Retired Syed Arshad Hussain Shah, in Peshawar on Tuesday to discuss the disruption in the movement of commercial goods at the Pak-Afghan border. This meeting was critical in addressing the significant challenges faced by local traders due to the halted cargo vehicles at the border.

According to Directorate General Information and PRs – Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the delegation briefed the Caretaker Chief Minister about the severe impact of the border closure on the business community. For the past four days, the movement of cargo vehicles along the Pak-Afghan border has been blocked, causing considerable concern among traders. This disruption has led to a standstill of containers loaded with perishable items like fruits and vegetables, which are at risk of spoiling. The delegation emphasized that this situation could lead to a loss of billions of rupees for traders in the province.

The meeting, which also included the caretaker provincial industry minister Dr. Amir Abdullah and the secretary of industry among other officials, highlighted the urgency of the situation. The traders’ delegation appealed to the Chief Minister to urgently liaise with the federal government for the immediate clearance of these cargo vehicles.

Responding to the delegation’s concerns, the Caretaker Chief Minister acknowledged the gravity of the issue faced by the traders. He assured them that steps would be taken within the framework of state policy to address this problem. Recognizing the urgency of the matter, he committed to engaging with relevant federal authorities soon to find a prompt solution.

This situation at the Pak-Afghan border presents a critical challenge not only to the traders of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa but also to the regional economy, highlighting the importance of swift and effective governmental intervention.