Pakistan has reopened its Gabd-Rimdan border crossing with Iran after a week-long suspension of trade, allowing stranded trucks to resume movement.

Commercial trade resumed on Saturday morning at the crossing in Gwadar district, also known as Gate 250. Border authorities have started clearing cargo consignments following Field Marshal Asim Munir’s visit to Tehran.

Mir Naveed Jan Kalmati, president of the Gwadar Chamber of Commerce and Industry, confirmed the development. He said vehicles carrying import and export goods were now moving in both directions.

Why Trade Was Suspended

The Ministry of Commerce suspended trade at the Gabd-Rimdan and Taftan crossings on October 17, withdrawing an earlier trade order issued on October 3 with immediate effect. The ministry did not publicly specify a reason for the suspension.

Authorities reviewed the security situation before allowing commercial activities to resume. Additional security personnel have also been deployed to protect trade convoys.

Traders Expect Relief as LPG Supplies Resume

The reopening is expected to provide relief to traders and transporters whose vehicles had been held up on both sides of the border.

The resumption of trade could also help improve LPG supplies in Pakistan. Demand for liquefied petroleum gas typically increases during winter, making uninterrupted imports important for meeting domestic needs.

Improved supplies could ease some pressure on the market, although the impact on LPG availability and prices will depend on the volume of incoming shipments and broader market conditions.

Pakistan and Iran share a 909-kilometer border connecting Balochistan with Iran’s Sistan and Baluchestan province.