Afghanistan, Aug. 2 -- Pakistan has closed the Ghulam Khan border crossing to Afghanistan's travelers, enforcing stricter visa and passport rules and raising concerns about disrupted trade, movement, and cross-border community ties.
Pakistan has closed the Ghulam Khan border crossing with Afghanistan's Khost province, citing new visa and passport requirements, according to local sources. The move has left travelers stranded and raised concerns about trade disruptions.
The crossing was shut early Friday, August 1, ending the informal practice that allowed some, including patients, to cross using "tokens" rather than full travel documents.
It is not yet clear whether the new restrictions extend to commercial trucks or apply only to passeng...