Pakistan has reopened the Torkham border crossing, but only for Afghan refugees returning to Afghanistan. Officials from both Pakistan and Afghanistan confirmed the decision on Saturday. The border had remained closed for weeks following clashes between Taliban forces and Pakistani border troops in mid-October. According to Pakistan’s Foreign Office, cargo trucks and regular travelers are […]
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Ceasefire secured: Pakistan and Afghanistan resolve Torkham border dispute
Pakistani and Afghan jirgas have agreed to a permanent ceasefire and the reopening of the Torkham border after weeks of rising tensions. During a joint meeting, the Afghan delegation requested time until the evening to halt controversial construction on their side of the border. Both sides reached an initial understanding to temporarily suspend the disputed […]