The trade visa facility at the Taftan border has been restored for Pakistani traders after nearly a year, paving the way for renewed commercial activity between Pakistan and Iran.
The development follows a notification issued by the Balochistan Home Department, marking the resumption of an important mechanism for facilitating cross-border trade.
Local traders termed the visa restoration a positive development for economic growth and regional connectivity, expressing hope that increased cross-border commerce would benefit businesses on both sides of the border.
Business representatives said the restoration of trade visas would help boost bilateral trade, improve market access, and create new employment opportunities in border regions. They noted that the decision ends a prolonged period of uncertainty for traders who rely on regular movement across the border for commercial activities.
The Taftan border serves as the primary official land crossing between Pakistan and Iran, linking Balochistan with Iran’s Mirjaveh region. It is a key route for both bilateral trade and passenger travel and is located more than 500 kilometers from Quetta along the Quetta-Taftan Highway.
