PESHAWAR: Inside the Biggest Smugglers’ Market in the City

Описание: PESHAWAR: Inside the Biggest Smugglers’ Market in the City

Welcome to Karkhano Market—Peshawar’s most infamous marketplace, where the lines between legality and survival blur daily. Known locally as the heart of Pakistan’s grey economy, this sprawling bazaar offers everything from imported electronics and designer clothes to tools, perfumes, and military gear—much of it smuggled across the Afghan border.

But this place is more than a black-market shopping hub. It’s a living, breathing ecosystem fuelled by geopolitical tensions, cross-border trade, and economic necessity. Built on resilience and risk, Karkhano tells the story of a region that’s long operated on its own terms.

In this episode, I walk through the chaos, speak to vendors, and explore the reality behind the reputation. This isn’t just shopping—it’s a rare look at how trade, politics, and survival intersect in one of South Asia’s most unique urban frontiers.

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