India reopened the Attari–Wagah border crossing to allow 150 Afghan trucks—laden primarily with almonds, raisins and pistachios—that had been stranded since April 24, when Pakistan suspended transit in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack. The Ministry of Commerce said the move came after sustained diplomatic engagement with Kabul, noting that “as a land-locked nation, Afghanistan enjoys two-way transit rights under international law.” Afghan exporters had warned of mounting losses as perishable cargo sat idle on either side of the frontier. Islamabad, which briefly blamed security concerns for the April shutdown, described today’s clearance as a “temporary humanitarian measure,” pending further vetting of consignments. New Delhi also signaled willingness to explore a more regular transit arrangement, pointing to the TIR Carnet system as a possible framework for streamlined overland trade. Analysts say the real test will be whether India, Pakistan and Afghanistan can convert this one-off relief into a trilateral agreement ensuring uninterrupted access for Kabul’s goods to global markets. With Afghan farmers dependent on dry-fruit exports for much of their foreign exchange earnings, traders and diplomats alike will be watching closely to see what comes next for Afghan trade.