# Pakistan suspends Iran trade corridors over security concerns

> Pakistan closes border crossings with Iran to address smuggling and security risks.
- Title: Pakistan suspends Iran trade corridors over security concerns
- Summary: Pakistan closes border crossings with Iran to address smuggling and security risks. Pakistan suspended trade with Iran through key border crossings due to…
- Keywords: pakistan, iran, trade corridors, security concerns, smuggling, border crossings, lpg shortages, balochistan, gabdrimdan, taftan, quetta chamber of commerce, trade disruption
- Source: Dawn — https://dawn.com/news/2037865/pakistan-suspends-iran-trade-corridors-over-security-smuggling-concerns
- Author: Behram Baloch | Saleem Shahid | News Desk
- Published: 2026-10-17T19:10:54+00:00
- Read time: 2 min
- Topics: pakistan, iran, trade corridors, security concerns, smuggling, border crossings, lpg shortages, balochistan, gabdrimdan, taftan, quetta chamber of commerce, trade disruption
## Pakistan suspends Iran trade
Pakistan suspended trade with Iran through Gabd-Rimdan and Taftan border crossings on Saturday.
## Ministry withdraws trade order
The Ministry of Commerce issued a memorandum on Friday withdrawing its earlier order dated Oct 3 with immediate effect.
## Balochistan official explains closure
Shahid Rind, Balochistan chief minister's media adviser, said the closure addresses security concerns and prevents smuggling.
## Rind refutes social media rumors
Rind urged the public not to pay attention to unverified information about the border closure on social media.
## Border improvements expected
Rind stated that the Pak-Iran border is likely to reopen soon with a coordinated system to improve border affairs.
## Iran's foreign ministry response
Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson attributed the closure to technical issues and said consultations would resume.
## Quetta chamber advises halt
The Quetta Chamber of Commerce and Industry advised businesses to stop new import and export orders with Iran.
## Stranded freight vehicles
Hundreds of freight vehicles carrying LPG, rice, and fresh fruit were stranded on both sides of the border.
## Gabd-Rimdan trade significance
The Gabd-Rimdan crossing imported over 4,000 tonnes of LPG daily and saw surging rice exports generating millions in foreign exchange.
## LPG shortage risks
Sources warned the closure could worsen LPG shortages in Karachi and other parts of Pakistan.
## Taftan route disruptions
The Taftan route already faced disruptions amid Balochistan unrest, with the Gabd-Rimdan suspension pushing up LPG prices.
## Trade disruption impacts
Local traders warned the closure could cause substantial losses to the national exchequer and energy crises.
## Recent trade measures
Since March, Islamabad and Tehran rolled out measures to facilitate border trade including customs procedures and transit routes.
## Recent diplomatic visit
In early August, an Iranian delegation visited Islamabad for the 10th session of the Pak-Iran Joint Trade Committee.
## Key takeaway

Pakistan suspended trade with Iran through key border crossings due to security and smuggling concerns, risking LPG shortages and economic disruption.