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Arbab Qaiser, Chief Customs Wing FBR emphasized how coordinated efforts, policy support, & regional connectivity have helped sustain & expand #trade flows despite ongoing challenges b/w #Pakistan & #Afghanistan. Watch the video below: m.youtube.com/watch?v=SuhjKy…

Said Mehmood-Ex Chairman KPBOIT highlights how businesses, once exporting millions monthly to Afg & Central Asia, are now facing closures, unemployment &irreversible losses. The shutdown of trade routes through KP brought entire industries to halt. youtu.be/RL4GyCg6Q68?si…

Afghan Women at the Crossroads of Conflict: Understanding the Gendered Impact of Pakistan–Afghanistan Escalation matrixmag.com/afghan-women-a… @SameenaDurrani @ImtiazGul60 @CRSSpak @ASCenterPak #AfghanistanConflict #afghanwomen #geopolitics #humanrights #Pakistan #Afghanistan

During 1st Q of 2026, #Pakistan recorded nearly 18% quarter-on-quarter decline in violence related to #terrorism & counter-terrorism, along with a mix of promising & concerning trends in country’s #security landscape: @CRSSpak's 1st Q Security Report. @ImtiazGul60

Quratulain, President Women's Chamber of Commerce Peshawar emphasized that women entrepreneurship is gowing in KP but gap remains significant and without context specific policies, many opportunities remain out of reach. @ImtiazGul60 Watch here: youtu.be/TVMOAg_lCf8

The @CRSSpak expresses profound sorrow at the sad demise of Dr. Sajida Jameel, a valued core committee member of the Beyond Boundaries initiative and a long-time friend and supporter of CRSS.

Terrorist incidents in Pakistan have witnessed a considerable decline as a result of Operation Ghazab lil-Haq : @CRSSpak 1st Q Security Report. @ImtiazGul60 tribune.com.pk/story/2600808/…

Waqas Mughal, CEO of HOMEX PAINTS, explained how border closures have disrupted exports, broken supply chains and pushed regional markets towards competitors during the conversation with @CRSSpak. @ImtiazGul60 m.youtube.com/watch?v=gGo8QI…

Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) saw a 185 percent surge (13 to 37), driven largely by a suicide attack at a Shiite Mosque on Feb 6 that marked the Capital's deadliest incident since 2008: @CRSSpak' 1st Q Security Report. @ImtiazGul60 For more details: thenews.pk/print/1407829-…

Ajmal Safi, Businessman & Trade Expert highlights ripple effects of border closure on agriculture, pharmaceuticals, energy sectors & investor confidence across Pakistan, Afghanistan & Central Asia. @ImtiazGul60 Watch full video: m.youtube.com/watch?v=eu9kHO…

Violence in Balochistan rises by 104%, fatalities reach 13-year high, says @CRSSpak report. satp.org/terrorism-upda… @icmsatp @ImtiazGul60 @ASCenterPak

In terms of regional impact, both KP & Balochistan were epicentres of violence, jointly accounting for almost 93% of all violence-linked fatalities, with over 38% (311) recorded in KP & almost 55% (443) in Balochistan : @CRSSpak's 1st Q Security Report. islamabadpost.com.pk/pakistan-recor…

Security-centric policies and trade: How can Pakistan develop & engage in trade if its western&eastern neighbours remain closed,are subject to politically-induced suspensions, albeit intermittent? tribune.com.pk/story/2600931/… CRSS Executive Director @ImtiazGul60 for @etribune

In terms of comparative impact, reported drop in violence b/w Q4, 2025 to Q1, 2026(from 990 to 813 deaths) was largely driven by sharp reduction in KP, which recorded over 57% less fatalities compared to last Q i.e. 311 vs 727: @CRSSpak Q1 Security Report dnanews.com.pk/pakistan-recor…

Pakistan witnessed an 18% decline in overall violence related to “terrorism” and counterterrorism during the first quarter of 2026: @CRSSpak first Quarter Security Report. @ImtiazGul60 arabnews.pk/node/2638446/p…

During CRSS Regional Economic Connectivity Dialogue @kdastgirkhan said that Afg & Pak must respect each other’s sovereignty as prerequisite for rapprochement & creating joint stakes for peaceful coexistence & living like friendly & cooperative neighbours. thenews.pk/print/1407465-…

Pak-Afghan Trade Must Sustain Regardless of Tensions: Parliamentary Secretary for Commerce matrixmag.com/pak-afghan-tra… @SameenaDurrani @ImtiazGul60 @CRSSpak @ASCenterPak #pakafghanrelations #Pakistan #Afghanistan #PakistanAfghanistanTrade #transittrade #border #taliban #TTP

The border closures with Afghanistan are detrimental for Pakistani businesses. There is no alternate route to Central Asia : Yaqoob Sheikh - former MNA @ImtiazGul60 @FCDOGovUK @ukinpakistan @jyk_256 @ELSAIMDAD #BeyondBoundariesVI

"Regional Economic Connectivity Dialogue: Challenges & Opportunities for Cooperation in South & Central Aisa" - Day II started. Policy Recommendations on the agenda today. @Drzulifqar91 @kdastgirkhan @mincompk @DrSuddle @ImtiazGul60 @FCDOGovUK @ukinpakistan @jyk_256 @ELSAIMDAD

Bolstering economic relations b/w #Pak & #Afghan & pushing bilateral & transit trade through to its full potential can create compelling stakes to foster & maintain #peace & cease hostilities : emphasized during the dialogue. @ImtiazGul60 @ukinpakistan @FCDOGovUK @jyk_256