On July 13th, Afghanistan said that Pakistan blocked around 300 trucks carrying fruits and vegetables from entering the country..The statement said that they are stuck at Chaman, Spin Boldak, and Torkham border crossings because they did not have documentation from Pakistan's Trade Development Authority and did not have permission to enter Pakistan..The announcement came after a meeting between an Afghan Embassy delegation and Pakistan's Foreign Affairs Ministry on July 12th to discuss "resolving trade issues, particularly the halt of cargo trucks at the border.".The embassy said it was concerned about the additional taxes on Afghan fruits and vegetables during their export season and urged Pakistan to issue temporary documentation to allow the trucks to enter the country.
On July 13th, Afghanistan said that Pakistan blocked around 300 trucks carrying fruits and vegetables from entering the country..The statement said that they are stuck at Chaman, Spin Boldak, and Torkham border crossings because they did not have documentation from Pakistan's Trade Development Authority and did not have permission to enter Pakistan..The announcement came after a meeting between an Afghan Embassy delegation and Pakistan's Foreign Affairs Ministry on July 12th to discuss "resolving trade issues, particularly the halt of cargo trucks at the border.".The embassy said it was concerned about the additional taxes on Afghan fruits and vegetables during their export season and urged Pakistan to issue temporary documentation to allow the trucks to enter the country.