Zahidullah Shinwari

Zahidullah Shinwari is a prominent Pakistani businessman and former president of the Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCCI). He has been vocal about the detrimental effects of the prolonged border closure between Pakistan and Afghanistan on trade, lamenting the significant financial losses faced by local entrepreneurs. With a strong emphasis on the importance of Afghan and Central Asian markets for Pakistan's economy, Shinwari advocates for government intervention to support traders and prevent job losses due to the ongoing crisis.