Torkham Border Crossing to Reopen Temporarily for Migrant Travel, Taliban Official Says
Local officials in Nangarhar announced that the Torkham border crossing will reopen temporarily on Thursday from 9 a.m. exclusively for migrant travel.
Quraishi Badloon, head of Taliban Information and Culture in Nangarhar, stated on social media on Wednesday evening, March 25, that the crossing will open to ensure the safe and orderly movement of migrants.
The decision aims to facilitate secure and regulated transit for Afghans traveling between Afghanistan and Pakistan, according to Badloon.
The Torkham crossing had been closed for several days following clashes between Taliban fighters and Pakistani border guards, which disrupted all movement across the frontier.
Torkham is one of the most important border points between Afghanistan and Pakistan, serving as a critical route for both people and goods.
Recent weeks have seen escalating tensions between Pakistan and Taliban forces along the border, with sporadic clashes reported.
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