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 Sajid, the head of the Taliban’s Information and Culture Department in Nangarhar, confirmed on Monday, March 10, that initial discussions between traders and tribal leaders from both sides had resulted in an agreement to reopen the Torkham crossing.

Sajid also mentioned that Afghan and Pakistani traders and elders had proposed a ceasefire between the Taliban forces and Pakistan until the end of Eid al-Fitr. This move is seen as an effort to create a more stable environment for the reopening of the border.

The talks between the two sides were reportedly held just across the border at Torkham on the previous day. While the discussions appeared to have yielded some positive results, it remains unclear when exactly the border will be reopened.

The Torkham border has been closed for nearly two weeks now, and efforts to reopen it have so far been unsuccessful. The Pakistani government has stated that the closure is a response to the Taliban’s construction of infrastructure along the border, which Pakistan considers a violation of agreements.

This prolonged closure has severely affected trade and transit between the two countries, with both Afghan and Pakistani businesses suffering from the disruption. Despite ongoing diplomatic discussions, it remains to be seen whether an agreement can be reached that will allow the border to reopen fully.

The situation highlights the tense relations between Afghanistan and Pakistan, with the construction of border infrastructure and cross-border security issues continuing to fuel disagreements. Both sides will need to make significant compromises to ensure the continued flow of goods and people across the Torkham crossing, a vital trade route for the region.

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