At least 20 people were killed when a suicide bomber blew himself up near a mosque in Zahedan two days ago.—Photo by AP

At least 20 people were killed when a suicide bomber blew himself up near a mosque in Zahedan two days ago. Banned outfit Jundallah claimed responsibility of the attack.

According to sources, Iranian border authorities have informed Pakistani officials of their decision to close the border crossing.

“Yes, Iran has closed the zero-point, suspending all trade activities,” Tufail Baloch, a senior official of the Chagai district administration, said.

Local traders are facing serious problems because most of the edible items come from across the border through the zero-point. “If the border is not opened soon there will be a shortage of food and other items in Pakistan's border areas,” officials said.