Pakistan finds itself in an increasingly tight spot as Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs of Afghanistan, Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, has issued a three-month deadline to traders. According to the order, Afghan traders have been issued a stern directive to reduce business with Islamabad and use other available routes for the trade and transit of goods.

Baradar Issues Stern Warning

Speaking at a press conference, Baradar warned that anyone failing to comply would face termination of cooperation. The development comes amid strained relations between the two neighbouring countries. Meanwhile, he mentioned that the move aims to protect the dignity of the Islamic Emirate, as Pakistan has repeatedly blocked trade routes and has resorted to using ‘non-political issues’ as ‘political too

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