Abdui Border to Reopen After Consultation with Stakeholders: DC Kech Announces Trial Phase for Trade

Turbat:In a significant development, **Deputy Commissioner Kech**, Bashir Ahmed Baloch, has announced the reopening of **Abdui Border** after consultations with various local stakeholders. According to an official statement issued by the Deputy Commissioner’s office, after a series of discussions with **border committees**, **all political parties**, **traders associations**, **civil societies**, and **Jamaat-e-Islami**, a mutual agreement has been reached to reopen the border.

As part of the agreement, the border will initially be reopened under a **trial phase**, with **50 vehicles** being allowed to cross. The **DC Kech** will engage with the relevant **Iranian authorities**, who will coordinate with local Iranian suppliers. This engagement is expected to improve border operations and pave the way for the resumption of vital commercial activities in the region, including **market supplies** and other **essential business operations**.

The **DC further clarified** that once the stakeholders agree on the **list of 50 vehicles**, the **administration will immediately release the list** on the same day. Additionally, once the stakeholders decide that the **oil supply** and other trade activities have resumed to normal, the **full list of 600 vehicles** will be issued to ensure regular trade flow.

**Deputy Commissioner Kech** assured the public that the administration is committed to **transparency and efficiency** and encouraged citizens to have **trust in the authorities** as the reopening process unfolds. He further emphasized that efforts will be made to enhance the **border trade** and facilitate smoother operations, ensuring that the people of Balochistan benefit from this decision.

This announcement has been welcomed by local businesses and residents who have been facing economic challenges due to the prolonged closure of the border.