Has Pakistan reopened its border with Iran for trade?

What happened: Pakistan suspended cargo traffic through the Gabd-Rimdan and Taftan crossings in Balochistan on October 17, citing security risks. Why it matters: The halt of Iranian LPG created severe shortages and price spikes in Pakistan, which imports most of its energy from the Middle East. Iran's ambassador said changes to Pakistan's E-Form procedure left traders unable to dispatch cargo, while Pakistan said the closure addressed security in Balochistan.

Pakistan suspended cargo traffic through the Gabd-Rimdan and Taftan crossings in Balochistan on October 17, citing security risks.

The halt of Iranian LPG created severe shortages and price spikes in Pakistan, which imports most of its energy from the Middle East. Iran's ambassador said changes to Pakistan's E-Form procedure left traders unable to dispatch cargo, while Pakistan said the closure addressed security in Balochistan.