00:00In Pakistan's southwestern Balochistan province,
00:03bringing in cheap fuel from neighboring Iran has long kept local economies alive.
00:08But since the war erupted in Iran, this lifeline has been abruptly cut.
00:18In remote border regions like Balochistan, economic opportunities are scarce.
00:24Iranian fuel smuggling has filled that gap for decades.
00:28Fuel is cheaper in Iran due to subsidies.
00:32In Pakistan, it can be sold at a higher price.
00:36Their livelihood depends upon the petroleum trade.
00:39Because they bring petrol on bikes, motorbikes, jeeps from Iran,
00:46which is cheaper about Rs 70 to 80 litres.
00:52You know, cheaper than in Pakistan.
00:54But returns from this risky trade are modest.
01:11Since the Iran war erupted on February 28,
01:14several border crossings between Pakistan and Iran have been restricted.
01:19For many fuel carriers, that means losing the only income they have.
01:43With no employment alternatives available,
01:46Shoaib says he's forced to stay home, waiting for his livelihood to return.
01:51Shoaib, you know, people in Pakistan.
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01:52They prefer the indication,
01:52and that meant that they try to be the funciona,
01:52even around safe as an internationalisco savant partner with the parents'.
01:53I think they're very infbered.
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