34 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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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 Three Pakistani soldiers wounded in last night’s clash at Torkham border crossing

Taliban forces and Pakistani soldiers clashed at the Torkham crossing last night, leaving three Pakistani soldiers and one civilian injured. A Pakistani militia official confirmed today that the injuries occurred during the overnight conflict. The incident took place near the Torkham border crossing. The official claimed that the Taliban forces initiated the clash by targeting […] The post Three Pakistani soldiers wounded in last night’s clash at Torkham border crossing 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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1 week ago Torkham Border Closed for 8 consecutive days, disrupting trade and travelers

The Torkham border crossing has remained closed for the eighth consecutive day, halting the movement of people, trade, and transit. This prolonged closure has caused significant disruptions for travelers and traders on both sides of the border, with hundreds of people waiting for its reopening. Officials from the Taliban in Nangarhar, on Saturday, March 1, […] The post Torkham Border Closed for 8 consecutive days, disrupting trade and travelers appeared first on Khaama Press.

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2 w. ago Torkham Border crossing remains closed for 7th day, causing major trade disruptions

The Torkham border crossing has remained closed for the seventh consecutive day, with a long queue of trucks carrying goods waiting for the route to reopen. According to the Associated Press, more than 5,000 trucks carrying fruits and vegetables have been halted on both sides of the border. Pakistani authorities have stated that the closure […] The post Torkham Border crossing remains closed for 7th day, causing major trade disruptions appeared first on Khaama Press.

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2 w. ago Torkham Border closure: Fifth day of $3 million losses and disrupting trade and travel

The Torkham border crossing has been closed for five days, causing significant problems for travelers and traders on both sides of the border. This closure has disrupted normal movement and trade, creating a severe bottleneck for businesses and individuals relying on this route. According to local sources, the closure on Wednesday, February 26, was due […] The post Torkham Border closure: Fifth day of $3 million losses and disrupting trade and travel appeared first on Khaama Press.

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2 w. ago Torkham talks end without result between Taliban and Pakistan

A meeting held this afternoon between a Taliban delegation led by Azizullah Mustafa, the group’s deputy governor in Nangarhar, and Pakistani officials regarding the reopening of the Torkham border crossing ended without any results. The discussions failed to reach a consensus, leaving the border crossing closed. Abdul Jabar Hikmat, the Taliban’s commissioner at Torkham, told […] The post Torkham talks end without result between Taliban and Pakistan 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 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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