Bikers facing extreme heat and conflict while smuggling Iranian fuel to Pakistan

Bikers struggle through harsh, sunbaked terrain while transporting Iranian fuel across the border into Pakistan, facing both extreme heat and the threat of armed conflict.

Since early 2023, reports have indicated a surge in smuggling activities as rising fuel prices in Pakistan have driven demand for cheaper Iranian fuel. Local bikers, often operating in small, informal networks, have taken on the risks associated with this trade, facing both natural and human threats. The smuggling routes are fraught with danger, including … Read more