A protracted border dispute has slowed billions of dollars’ worth of trade between Pakistan and Afghanistan to a standstill. One Afghan truck driver’s stalled journey from Karachi highlights the human and economic cost of this ongoing standoff in the rugged Khyber Pass.

In the wake of a militant attack that claimed 26 lives in the Indian-held portion of Kashmir, India has taken significant actions against Pakistan. The government closed a key border crossing, suspended a vital water-sharing treaty, and downgraded diplomatic ties, blaming Pakistan for the deadly incident.