Afghanistan has urged Pakistan to release thousands of cargo containers stuck at Karachi Port, asserting that the goods have been held since Islamabad tightened regulations on transnational cargo. Pakistan claims to have lost millions in taxes as duty-free goods sent to Afghanistan are allegedly being smuggled back across the border. The trade dispute adds to a series of issues between the two countries since the Taliban regained power in Afghanistan. Additionally, Pakistan has ordered the repatriation of illegal Afghan migrants, leading to tensions, with Afghanistan disputing the nature of these returns. The situation highlights the strained relationship between the neighboring nations.