Afghanistan, June 29 -- Pakistan has temporarily closed the Ghulam Khan border crossing with Afghanistan due to security threats, disrupting trade and travel until further notice.

Local officials in Khost province have announced that the Ghulam Khan border crossing has been closed by the Pakistani side due to security concerns and will remain shut until further notice.

According to a press release issued by the Khost governor's office, officials at the Ghulam Khan crossing were informed by Pakistani authorities on the evening of the previous day that the route would be temporarily closed due to ongoing security threats.

The statement further noted that no specific timeline has been provided for the reopening of the border, and the closur...