Afghanistan, Oct. 18 -- Pakistan has suspended commercial trade with Iran through the Gabd-Rimdan and Taftan border crossings, citing security concerns and efforts to prevent smuggling, while Iranian officials say the disruption is temporary and linked to technical issues and precautionary measures.
Shahid Rind, adviser to the Balochistan chief minister on media and political affairs, said on Saturday that the temporary closure was intended to strengthen border management, address security concerns and curb smuggling. He added that officials from both countries were discussing administrative issues and that the crossings could reopen soon.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei also described the suspension as temporary, Ira...