The Afghanistan-Pakistan Chamber of Commerce has estimated the losses from the closure of the border between the two countries at around 50 million dollars. This decision has dealt a severe blow to the economies of both countries, particularly affecting the trade of essential goods. Officials are calling for urgent resumption of talks to resolve the situation. "We are losing millions every day," said one businessman. "This is a catastrophe for our business." The governments of both countries have not yet commented on the situation.
