GWADAR, October 25, 2026: Trade activity has resumed at the Gabd–Rimdan border crossing between Pakistan and Iran after a weeklong suspension, providing relief to transporters and traders using the route in Balochistan.
The crossing in Gwadar district reopened on Saturday, October 24, after commercial movement had been suspended from October 17 amid security concerns.
Authorities permitted cargo movements to resume under security arrangements and documentary checks. Some shipments were subject to restrictions requiring supporting documents dated October 16 or earlier, limiting the immediate movement of newer consignments.
The Gabd–Rimdan route is one of the commercial links connecting Pakistan’s Makran coast with neighbouring Iran. Its interruption affected the movement of goods and the schedules of traders and transport operators relying on the crossing.
The reopening is expected to ease the backlog of eligible cargo, although traders may still face delays as shipments are processed and restrictions are applied.
The development concerns the Gabd–Rimdan crossing specifically; it does not establish that other border routes, including Taftan, have reopened or changed their operating status.
Any wider effect on domestic prices of imported goods, including liquefied petroleum gas, will depend on the volume and continuity of supplies rather than the reopening alone.