Tag: Torkham

Torkham Tensions: Pakistan-Afghanistan Border Closure Enters Second Day

TORKHAM, Pakistan—The Torkham border crossing, a vital trade and transit route between Pakistan and Afghanistan, remained shut for a second consecutive day on February 24, 2025, in yet another flare-up of tensions between the two uneasy neighbors. The reason? Trenches. But ask either side, and the answer gets murkier. On the Pakistani side, truck drivers […]

Pak-Afghan Border – A Tale of Challenges

As the troubling tale of challenges along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border unfolds, it becomes imperative for both nations to seek common ground and find sustainable solutions.

A Turbulent Af-Pak Again?

The internal discourse in Pakistan and Afghanistan, once again, has started revolving around “who started the fire?” Both countries should know there is little to gain from this.

Pakistani Defense Minister Visits Kabul Amid Border Tensions

Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khawaja Mohammad Asif visited Kabul to resolve the recent closure of the Torkham border crossing by the Taliban

Taliban shuts Torkham borders

Taliban shuts Torkham borders with Pakistan over alleged breach of commitments, while the exact nature of the alleged breach remains unclear.

Afghans in Pakistan: The Predicaments

Despite a cross-border movement numbering thousands each day, Afghans have been subject to various procedural hassles upon their arrival in Pakistan. Effective regulation is urgently necessary to preserve the symbiotic relationship between the two nations.

Trade Ease Initiatives by Pakistan-Afghanistan Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry

In a recent follow-up meeting of the Pakistan-Afghanistan Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PAJCCI) led by Special Assistant to Prime Minister, Mohammad Sadiq, all the relevant government bodies took part and briefed on the progress on various initiatives to ease and facilitate trade between Pakistan and Afghanistan. The Afghan Inter-ministerial coordination cell (AICC) was […]