Are Pakistan's border restrictions part of Iran's land blockade scenario?

Ali Ramadanian

Economic reporter.

In a situation where the war and maritime restrictions have disrupted Iran's traditional trade routes, Pakistan's border has become one of the most important routes for the transfer of goods to Iran. But the week-long stoppage of commercial traffic at the two main crossings between the two countries disrupted this route as well and stopped hundreds of trucks and loads on both sides of the border. Now, with the reopening of one of these crossings, some exchanges have resumed, but commercial restrictions remain.

Since October 17, Pakistan has stopped commercial traffic through the Gubad-Rimdan and Taftan-Mirjawa crossings. A decision that was contrary to Islamabad's policy a few months ago. Earlier, in response to the disruption of Iran's maritime transport, Pakistan allowed Iranian ships to dock in its ports and provided several land routes for the transfer of goods to Iran. Iranian and Pakistani media reported on Sunday, October 25 that the Govd-Rimdan crossing was reopened on Saturday and the movement of trucks carrying goods, including liquefied gas and food, resumed. However, according to Pakistan's Dawn newspaper, currently only cargo whose waybill is dated 24 square meters or earlier have been allowed through.