TAFTAN: Pakistan and Iran plan to restore normal operations at four major border crossings by Monday. Taftan has reopened, while three other routes are due to resume. The crossings are Taftan, Rimdan-Gabd, Mand-Pishin and Chedgi.
Pakistani authorities temporarily suspended operations after citing security concerns, and said the move aimed to curb illegal smuggling and improve border management. The Balochistan government rejected reports of an indefinite closure.
Shahid Rind, adviser to the Balochistan chief minister on media and political affairs, asked traders and the public to rely on official statements.
Rind said officials were discussing better coordination and an integrated border surveillance system. Iran’s ambassador to Pakistan said Iranian border posts remained open throughout the disruption.
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That included facilities handling liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) exports. He linked much of the cargo delay to Pakistan’s digital E-Form clearance procedure.
Several hundred LPG trucks were reportedly waiting on the Pakistani side at Rimdan-Gabd. The envoy said consultations were underway to clear the cargo and simplify customs processing.
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The disruption slowed commercial freight and LPG deliveries. It also created uncertainty for traders and transporters. Authorities will now focus on clearing delayed shipments and restoring regular trade across the four routes.
Pakistan and Iran plan to restore normal operations at four major crossings by Monday, with Taftan already open and other routes due to resume.
