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Pakistani exporters are facing mounting financial losses, stranded shipments and sharply rising transportation costs as the suspension of trade with Afghanistan continues to disrupt access to key regional markets. Trade between the two countries was halted in October 2025 following deadly clashes along their shared crossing. According to business groups cited in a report by CNA, more than $2.5 billion in trade has been lost since the suspension began. Islamabad has accused militants based in Afghanistan of carrying out attacks inside Pakistan, allegations rejected by the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA). The prolonged disruption has affected pharmaceutical manufacturers, agricultural exporters, transport companies and businesses that depend on Afghanistan as a gateway to Central Asian markets. Pharmaceutical Industry Faces Mounting Losses Pakistan’s pharmaceutical sector is among the industries affected by the trade suspension, with Afghanistan serving as one of its major export destinations. Junaid Altaf, chief executive of Fedro Pharmaceuticals in Peshawar, told CNA that approximately 70 percent of the medicines packaged at his factory were intended for Afghanistan and Central Asia. He said the border closure left the company with pending orders, unfinished production and packaging materials that could no longer be used in their intended markets. Packaging prepared in Persian and other region-specific languages became redundant, adding to the company’s financial losses. Fedro is now attempting to expand domestic…