Afghanistan’s fruit exporters are facing severe financial losses as the ongoing closure of the Torkham border crossing with Pakistan leaves more than 200 trucks stranded. Loaded with tomatoes, onions, grapes, and apples, these trucks have been unable to reach South Asian markets for nearly six months, halting one of Afghanistan’s most crucial agricultural trade routes. […]
Torkham closure strands Afghan fruit trucks, deepens export crisis
Afghanistan’s fruit exporters are facing severe financial losses as the ongoing closure of the Torkham border crossing with Pakistan leaves more than 200 trucks stranded. Loaded with tomatoes, onions, grapes, and apples, these trucks have been unable to reach South Asian markets for nearly six months, halting one of Afghanistan’s most crucial agricultural trade routes. […]