Afghanistan, Oct. 25 -- Pakistan announced that all major border crossings with Afghanistan will remain shut due to heightened security concerns following recent deadly clashes along the frontier.
Pakistan's Foreign Ministry said all major border crossings with Kabul will remain closed due to heightened security concerns, with no timeline yet for reopening. Spokesperson Tahir Hussain Andrabi told reporters in Islamabad on Friday that recent violence along the frontier has forced authorities to enforce stricter controls.
Andrabi said protecting ordinary Pakistani citizens is a higher priority than maintaining smooth trade flows. The closures have been in place since October 11, following deadly border clashes that left dozens dead on both ...