Although official trade and travel between Afghanistan and Pakistan have been halted by the Taliban government, reports indicate that smuggling and illicit business have taken their place. Zawya News, citing sources in Kandahar, reports that passenger bus services are still operating at the Spin Boldak crossing [4](https://file://%D9%BE%D8%A7%D9%BE_%D9%85%D8%A8%D8%AA%D9%84%D8%A7_%D8%A8%D9%87_%D8%B3%D8%B1%D8%B7%D8%A7%D9%86_%D8%B4%D9%8F%D8%B4_%D8%AA%D8%B4%D8%AE%DB%8C%D8%B5_%D8%AF%D8%A7%D8%AF%D9%87_%D9%88.txt).
According to the report, transport companies are continuing their operations by making payments to officials on both sides of the border. This is happening while all other official gates along the Durand Line with Pakistan are currently closed [4](https://file://%D9%BE%D8%A7%D9%BE_%D9%85%D8%A8%D8%AA%D9%84%D8%A7_%D8%A8%D9%87_%D8%B3%D8%B1%D8%B7%D8%A7%D9%86_%D8%B4%D9%8F%D8%B4_%D8%AA%D8%B4%D8%AE%DB%8C%D8%B5_%D8%AF%D8%A7%D8%AF%D9%87_%D9%88.txt).
Local sources state that the business of transporting passengers and goods at Spin Boldak is ongoing. "Companies are getting passengers across for one to two hundred thousand Pakistani rupees. This is their business. They are carrying it forward with confidence," a source told Zawya News [4](https://file://%D9%BE%D8%A7%D9%BE_%D9%85%D8%A8%D8%AA%D9%84%D8%A7_%D8%A8%D9%87_%D8%B3%D8%B1%D8%B7%D8%A7%D9%86_%D8%B4%D9%8F%D8%B4_%D8%AA%D8%B4%D8%AE%DB%8C%D8%B5_%D8%AF%D8%A7%D8%AF%D9%87_%D9%88.txt).
These companies reportedly provide all necessary facilities, including obtaining visas and arranging travel. The situation illustrates how, despite official restrictions, informal networks continue to operate by paying ibes and profiting from the circumstances.
The border closures by the Taliban and Pakistani governments have had a significant negative impact on trade and the lives of ordinary people. However, the continuation of smuggling activities at Spin Boldak points to ineffective border control and the presence of corruption on both sides.
This issue also raises concerns about security and the uncontrolled movement of people and goods along this important transit route.
Source: پاپ_مبتلا_به_سرطان_شُش_تشخیص_داده_و.txt
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