The closure has also affected Afghan students studying in Pakistan, creating additional challenges.
Afghanistan is exploring alternative trade routes and partnerships in an effort to reduce its dependence on Pakistan’s commercial corridors and strengthen its long-term economic resilience.
SCCI officials urged authorities to separate trade from political tensions and immediately launch dialogue to restore commercial traffic between the two countries.
kitchen essentials such as garlic and ginger also saw extreme discrepancies between official and retail prices, deepening frustration among consumers.
| Country | Selling in AFS | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 USD |  | 65.25 |
| 1 EUR |  | 78.20 |
| 1 PND |  | 90.29 |
| 1 AED |  | 17.40 |
| 1 TRY |  | 1.64 |
| 1000 INR |  | 710 |
| 1000 IRR |  | 0.40 |
| 1000 PKR |  | 224 |
