Key Afghanistan-Pakistan Border Crossing Reopens After Month-Long Closure

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN – Torkham, the busiest land crossing between Afghanistan and Pakistan, fully reopened on Saturday after a month-long closure that severely disrupted trade, travel, and humanitarian aid efforts.

The crossing was closed on February 21 following a dispute between the Taliban and Pakistani forces. The tensions reportedly began when Pakistani troops blocked the Taliban’s attempt to build a checkpoint near the border, sparking armed clashes that left several people injured on both sides.