Published: Nov 12, 2025, 18:08 IST | Updated: Nov 12, 2025, 18:08 IST
Afghan Deputy PM Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar has warned industrialists and traders against using Pakistan for exports or imports, urging them to find alternative trade routes. The Taliban leadership says no aid will be provided to those continuing trade via Pakistan. With tensions rising after Pakistan shut borders, Baradar’s statement signals a deeper rift and push for Afghanistan’s economic independence.