As tensions flare between India and Pakistan, trade becomes the first casualty. And Punjab is the first to feel the pain. With the Wagah-Attari border shut yet again after the Pahalgam terror attack, the state finds itself caught in a loop: high on security risks, low on economic options.Trade is no longer just about goods; it’s a powerful tool in geopolitics. When tensions rise, borders get sealed, tariffs spike, and livelihoods get disrupted, especially for local communities that solely depend on cross-border trade.
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