600 trucks stuck at Pak-Iran border

The Senate Standing Committee on Finance has expressed concern over the backlog of trucks at the Pak-Iran border, citing bureaucratic obstacles as a major trade barrier. The committee urged the government to take immediate steps to resolve the issue. During a meeting chaired by Senator Saleem Mandviwalla, members discussed key financial and trade challenges, including tax reforms, money bills and inefficiencies in customs procedures. Finance Minister Muhammad Aura­ngzeb responded to the committee’s concerns on the issue of truck congestion at the Iran-Pakistan border, revealing that 600 trucks are currently stuck, causing major delays and unemployment in Balochistan. Senator Manzoor Kakar said that thousands of people have become unemployed due to these blockages.