US EditionPakistan shuts border with Iran as Tehran trades strikes with Israel
- Pakistan has indefinitely closed all air and land routes along its border with Iran in response to the intensifying missile exchanges between Iran and Israel.
- The closure followed Iran's initiation of border shutdowns after intense missile exchanges and airstrikes escalated tensions on Saturday and Sunday.
- Border facilities in five Balochistan districts including Chaghi and Gwadar were suspended, disrupting trade, pedestrian movement, and impacting local residents and daily wage laborers.
- The freight train from Lahore to Astrakhan scheduled for June 22 was cancelled due to security risks, and Pakistani officials evacuated 450 pilgrims from Iran over the weekend.
- The closure raises concerns about oil and food shortages if prolonged, though officials deny severe shortages and continue crisis management to protect Pakistani nationals.
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The departure of Pakistan Railways' first freight train to Russia has been cancelled due to regional instability triggered by the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict, railway sources confirmed on Friday. The cargo train was scheduled to depart from Lahore on June 22 (Sunday) but has been postponed indefinitely due to border closures between Pakistan, Iran and other transit countries affected by the conflict. According to PR officials, the freight train…
Pakistan Closes Iran Border After Vowing Support - American Faith
Pakistan’s government declared strong support for Iran amid Israeli airstrikes over the weekend but closed all border crossings with its western neighbor on Monday. The closure applies to all five districts along the Iran border—Chaghi, Washuk, Panjgur, Kech, and Gwadar—according to officials in Baluchistan province. While Pakistani leaders publicly vowed to “stand behind Iran,” border officials confirmed that crossings were suspended “until fur…
Pakistan Closes Border with Iran as Israeli Strikes Continue
Pakistan on Saturday vowed to “stand behind Iran” against Israeli airstrikes, but indefinitely closed all of its border crossings with Iran on Monday. The post Pakistan Closes Border with Iran as Israeli Strikes Continue appeared first on Breitbart.
Pakistan shuts Iran border as Israel-Iran conflict escalates
QUETTA, Pakistan: Pakistan has closed all its border crossings with neighbouring Iran for an indefinite period, provincial officials said on Monday, as Israel and Iran trade intense strikes and threaten further attacks. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
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