36 h. ago WFP concerned as 47 Trucks remain stranded at Torkham Border in Pakistan

The World Food Program (WFP) in Afghanistan has expressed concern over the continued closure of the Torkham border crossing. The agency reported that at least 47 trucks carrying United Nations food supplies are stranded on the other side of the Torkham border in Peshawar, Pakistan. On Wednesday, March 12, the WFP issued a statement saying […] The post WFP concerned as 47 Trucks remain stranded at Torkham Border in Pakistan appeared first on Khaama Press.

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4 d. ago Torkham Border Crossing to Reopen for Freight Trucks Soon: Nangarhar Officials

Nangarhar Taliban officials announced the Torkham border will soon reopen for freight trucks after talks between Afghan and Pakistani traders and tribal leaders. Local Taliban officials in Nangarhar have stated that the Torkham border crossing between Afghanistan and Pakistan could reopen to transit vehicles following talks between Afghan and Pakistani traders and tribal elders. Ehsanullah […] The post Torkham Border Crossing to Reopen for Freight Trucks Soon: Nangarhar Officials appeared first on Khaama Press.

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5 d. ago Pakistan, Afghanistan border forces agree to temporary ceasefire at key border crossing

Pakistan, Afghanistan border forces agree to temporary ceasefire at key border crossing  Anadolu Agency | English

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9 d. ago Three Afghan journalists injured in Torkham border clashes with Pakistan

On Wednesday, sources reported that three Afghan journalists were injured by gunfire from Pakistani soldiers in Torkham. The journalists had traveled to the border area to cover the ongoing clashes between the Taliban forces and the Pakistani military. According to sources, the injured journalists are Azizullah Hassani, a reporter for Radio Hooriyat; Wali Mohammad Shinwari, […] The post Three Afghan journalists injured in Torkham border clashes with Pakistan appeared first on Khaama Press.

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1 week ago Thousands flee as Pakistan, Afghanistan forces clash at Torkham border triggering panic

Thousands flee as Pakistan, Afghanistan forces clash at Torkham border triggering panic  The Times of India

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1 week ago Clashes at Torkham border leave one dead, several injured amid Afghanistan and Pakistan border closure

At least one person has been killed in clashes between Pakistani and Taliban security forces at the Torkham border crossing. Afghanistan’s Ministry of Interior confirmed that one member of its security forces died and two others were injured in the overnight fighting. The Torkham crossing, a key transit point, was closed last month by Pakistan […] The post Clashes at Torkham border leave one dead, several injured amid Afghanistan and Pakistan border closure appeared first on Khaama Press.

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1 week ago Skirmishes between Afghanistan and Pakistan border guards at Torkham Crossing

Local sources report a clash between Taliban fighters and Pakistani border guards at the Torkham crossing. The incident occurred on Monday, March 3, at around midnight. The conflict erupted after the Taliban attempted to establish a security post on the other side of the Durand Line. This move prompted a response from Pakistani forces stationed […] The post Skirmishes between Afghanistan and Pakistan border guards at Torkham Crossing appeared first on Khaama Press.

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1 week ago Torkham border closure disrupts trade for traders of Afghanistan and Pakistan

The Taliban’s Ministry of Industry and Commerce has stated that the closure of the Torkham border crossing by Pakistan is against international trade laws and harms traders and people from both countries. The ministry emphasized that this action disrupts economic activities and causes unnecessary strain between the neighboring nations. The Torkham border crossing has been […] The post Torkham border closure disrupts trade for traders of Afghanistan and Pakistan appeared first on Khaama Press.

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2 w. ago 10 militants killed near Afghanistan border, says Pakistan Army

Pakistani security forces have announced that 10 militants were killed in an operation targeting a hideout of insurgents. The operation took place in the Bagh area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. According to the Associated Press, the operation occurred on Monday, February 24, but the military has not provided details on the identities of those killed. […] The post 10 militants killed near Afghanistan border, says Pakistan Army appeared first on Khaama Press.

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2 w. ago Torkham border crossing closed for 2nd day amid tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan

Officials at the Torkham border crossing have reported that the crossing has been closed for the second consecutive day to all forms of travel. This has caused significant disruption for both travelers and traders on both sides of the border. Abdul Jabbar Hikmat, the commissioner for the at Torkham, stated on Sunday, February 23 that […] The post Torkham border crossing closed for 2nd day amid tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan appeared first on Khaama Press.

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2 w. ago Security forces on alert as key border crossing between Pakistan and Afghanistan remains shut

Security forces on alert as key border crossing between Pakistan and Afghanistan remains shut  Anadolu Agency | English

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2 w. ago Pakistan closes Torkham border crossing amid tensions with Afghanistan

Sayed Tayeb Hamad, spokesperson for the Nangarhar provincial police command, confirmed to Khaama Press that Pakistan has closed the Torkham border crossing for all traffic. He announced on Saturday, February 22, that the border crossing had been shut down by Pakistan since the previous night. This decision has halted all movement through the crossing. According […] The post Pakistan closes Torkham border crossing amid tensions with Afghanistan appeared first on Khaama Press.

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2 w. ago 91 Afghan prisoners released from Pakistan and returned to Afghanistan

The Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation announced that 91 Afghan prisoners were freed from Pakistan and returned to Afghanistan. The Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation stated that 91 Afghan citizens, who had been detained in Pakistan’s prisons due to a lack of legal documents, were released and returned to Afghanistan via the Torkham border crossing. […] The post 91 Afghan prisoners released from Pakistan and returned to Afghanistan appeared first on Khaama Press.

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3 w. ago Pakistan urges Kabul to ensure Afghan soil isnt used for cross

Pakistan urges Kabul to ensure Afghan soil isnt used for cross-border terrorism  The News International

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3 w. ago Pakistan conducts strikes at Afghanistan border, Taliban denies

Pakistan conducts strikes at Afghanistan border, Taliban denies  WION

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last month Pakistan claims TTP launched 22 attacks from Afghanistan’s soil in two weeks

Pakistan has claimed that the TTP launched 22 attacks from Afghanistan’s soil over a two-week period, raising concerns over cross-border militant activity and regional security. Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has sent a letter to the Taliban Embassy in Islamabad, stating that TTP militants launched at least 22 terrorist attacks from Afghanistan’s soil between June […] The post Pakistan claims TTP launched 22 attacks from Afghanistan’s soil in two weeks appeared first on Khaama Press.

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