Pakistan, Feb. 24 -- The Pakistan-Afghanistan border at Torkham remained closed for the second consecutive day on Sunday due to ongoing tensions between the two nations, The News reported.

According to sources, the closure has disrupted trade and suspended pedestrian movement, causing severe hardship for travelers and businesses on both sides. On the first day, hundreds of passengers, including women and children, were stranded, awaiting clearance to cross. With no information on when the border would reopen, many had to spend the night under uncertain conditions.

A large crowd gathered outside the Torkham immigration center, hoping for clearance, but no official negotiations or announcements have been made regarding the reopening. The ...