After clashes between the forces of the Islamic Emirate and Pakistani soldiers at the Ghulam Khan crossing in Khost province, this route remains closed to all kinds of traffic.

Several drivers report that hundreds of trucks worth of fresh fruits and vegetables are rotting at the crossing area.
Nasim Jan, a driver, said: "A large number of trucks carrying onions and tomatoes are stranded here. Every day they spoil, causing significant losses to traders and the country."

Zahir Shah Mangal, another driver, said: "Traders are losing millions of Afghani. These trucks are loaded with raisins, which will spoil if not transported within four or five days. Their value ranges from three to four million Afghanis. We urge the officials of the Islamic Emirate to resolve issues through dialogue, not war, and to reopen this route as soon as possible."

Wali Zazi, another driver, said: "Between 100 and 150 trucks carrying vegetables are stuck, and about a thousand trucks loaded with eggplants have returned. A large number of coal trucks are also stranded, and we are facing many challenges."

The Khost Chamber of Commerce and Investment said that Afghanistan has numerous alternative trade routes, and if Pakistan continues to politicize trade, it will bear the losses.

Nawab Amiri, head of the Khost Chamber of Commerce and Investment, said: "We have the Chabahar port, the China and Wakhan corridor, which connects us to the sea via Chabahar. We have the Hairatan, Sher Khan, andAqina ports. We are not a landlocked country and have connections with every country in the world. The Silk Road to Europe is also being activated. Afghanistan will not depend on these routes in the next five years. If Pakistan wants to trade normally with us, it must separate trade from politics, and these issues should be resolved through dialogue."

Mustaghfir Gurbaz, spokesperson for the Khost governor, said: "The situation has now returned to normal, and there are no problems except that the route is closed. However, negotiations between Afghan and Pakistani sides are ongoing, and we hope this route will reopen for trade soon."

The Ghulam Khan Khost crossing was closed to all traffic after a clash occurred between the forces of the Islamic Emirate and Pakistani soldiers on Thursday evening last week, reportedly following the mistreatment of Afghan citizens by Pakistani soldiers.