Local traders and residents in Chaman, بلوچستان, have resumed their sit-in protest against the prolonged closure of the Chaman–Spin Boldak crossing and the disruption of trade activities.
Protest spokesperson Sadiq Khan Achakzai said the sit-in had been temporarily paused during Ramadan but has now restarted. He noted that the protest has been ongoing for over two and a half years, with demands based on Pakistan’s legal framework.
According to him, the continued closure has left around 100,000 families without income. Previously, between 20,000 to 30,000 people crossed daily using local identification documents, but now even those with passports and visas are reportedly denied passage.
Protesters are demanding the restoration of cross-border movement based on local IDs, as was previously allowed. They also criticized Pakistan’s policies toward Afghan migrants.
The crossing is considered vital for communities on both sides of the border, many of whom share close family ties.