Pakistan suspends Iran trade corridors of Gabd-Rimdan, Taftan

GWADAR/QUETTA: Pakistan has suspended trade with Iran through the official Gabd-Rimdan (250) and Taftan border crossings with immediate effect, it emerged on Saturday. The Ministry of Commerce issued a memorandum on Friday, seen by Dawn , withdrawing its earlier order (No. 9(3)2017-Iran) dated Oct 3 with immediate effect. The directive did not specify a reason for the closure. Separately, the Quetta Chamber of Commerce and Industry (QCCI) has also advised its members and businesses involved in trade with Iran to stop placing new import and export orders until further notice. Sources said…