<p>Pakistan closed its border with Afghanistan in October following sporadic fighting between the two countries.</p><p>Since then, the movement of goods has stopped, and lines of trucks have been waiting to cross.  </p><p>We look at the impact of this key trade route being shut and what it means for livelihoods and businesses on both sides of the border. </p><p>If you'd like to get in touch with the programme, our email address is businessdaily@bbc.co.uk</p><p>Presenter: Will Bain 
Producer: Hannah Mullane</p><p>(Picture: Lorries and a group of people congregating at the border of Pakistan and Afghanistan. Credit: BBC)</p>

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The cost of the Pakistan-Afghanistan border closure

DEC 15, 202517 MIN
Business Daily

The cost of the Pakistan-Afghanistan border closure

DEC 15, 202517 MIN

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<p>Pakistan closed its border with Afghanistan in October following sporadic fighting between the two countries.</p><p>Since then, the movement of goods has stopped, and lines of trucks have been waiting to cross. </p><p>We look at the impact of this key trade route being shut and what it means for livelihoods and businesses on both sides of the border. </p><p>If you'd like to get in touch with the programme, our email address is [email protected]</p><p>Presenter: Will Bain Producer: Hannah Mullane</p><p>(Picture: Lorries and a group of people congregating at the border of Pakistan and Afghanistan. Credit: BBC)</p>