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Af-Pak trade via Chaman suspended after fire exchange

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PESHAWAR (Pajhwok): Afghanistan-Pakistan trade via the Chaman crossing has been suspended in the wake of a clash between security forces of the two countries.

The Friendship Gate has been closed for an indefinite period after Sunday’s exchange of gunfire. At least one Pakistani soldier was killed, officials say.

The closure of crossing after the incident led to the suspension of trade, including the Afghan transit trade, a Pakistani newspaper reported.

Chaman Deputy Commissioner Abdul Hameed Zehri confirmed to Dawn the crossing closure for an indefinite period of time.

At a flagship meeting, Pakistani authorities demanded the handover of . . .

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