The closure of the Ghulam Khan crossing between Pakistan and Afghanistan has raised significant trade concerns, stranding travelers and threatening the livelihoods of those reliant on this vital route. This crossing, pivotal for the export of Afghan goods, exacerbates the precarious economic situation in Afghanistan, especially as forced returns of Afghan refugees from Pakistan intensify. With over 1.2 million Afghans having returned, many face dire living conditions, increasing humanitarian needs. The inconsistent border policies of Islamabad not only threaten regional stability but also risk further destabilizing Afghanistan, highlighting the urgent need for coordinated international humanitarian support to avert a deepening crisis.