Pakistan, Oct. 12 -- Pakistan has temporarily closed the Chaman and Torkham border crossings amid renewed clashes and rising tensions with Afghan forces, halting trade and pedestrian movement on both sides. Officials confirmed that the decision was taken as a precautionary measure to prevent further escalation and ensure the safety of civilians and traders. The closure has disrupted routine cross-border activities, affecting thousands who depend on these routes for livelihood and daily movement.

Sources reported that all travel and cargo operations at the Torkham border have been suspended, and loaded trucks have been redirected to Landi Kotal for security reasons. The suspension has caused long queues of stranded vehicles, leading to fi...