Pakistan Reopens Gabd-Rimdan Border Crossing to Restore Iran Trade
Pakistan reopened the Gabd-Rimdan border crossing on October 25, ending a week-long trade suspension that caused energy shortages and security incidents.
The Government of Pakistan reopened the Gabd-Rimdan border crossing, also known as Gate 250, in Balochistan's Gwadar district on Saturday, October 25, 2026. The move ended a week-long suspension of trade and cross-border movement initiated by the Ministry of Commerce on October 17, reportedly due to security concerns.
The closure stranded hundreds of freight vehicles and triggered a nationwide shortage of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and rising food prices. Tensions peaked on Thursday when unidentified gunmen attacked stranded trucks near the crossing, setting dozens on fire. The decision to resume operations followed a security review by local administrators and a visit to Iran by Pakistan Army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir.
Iranian Ambassador Reza Amiri Moghadam clarified that Iran imposed no restrictions on exports, though he noted that changes to Pakistan's E-Form import procedures had effectively hindered traders from dispatching cargo. The resumption of trade, combined with the arrival of maritime shipments at Port Qasim, is expected to reduce LPG prices in Pakistan by Rs50 to Rs80 per kilogram. Border officials are currently permitting the passage of commercial consignments with notes dated October 16 or earlier.
