Local sources say the closure of trade routes between Chaman in Pakistan and Spin Boldak in Afghanistan has worsened the economic situation for residents of Chaman, while cases of theft and the killing of young people have increased in the city.
Sources told the Hasht-e Subh Daily on Saturday, November 14, that armed robbers have been killing a young man in the city every two to three days in recent days.
According to the sources, one young man was killed in the Jangal area over the past five days, another was killed in the Toba Kakar area three days ago, and a young man named Nematullah was killed in the Toba Achakzai area yesterday.
The sources added that trade in Chaman has come to a halt following the closure of the trade routes, and residents’ economic difficulties are worsening by the day.
The rise in thefts has also caused concern, with residents complaining about declining security in the city.
The situation continues as the closure of trade routes between Afghanistan and Pakistan has seriously disrupted the economic lives of people on both sides of the border.
