Afghanistan, March 17 -- The Torkham border crossing, one of the most important transit and trade routes between Afghanistan and Pakistan, has been closed for nearly a month. While previous efforts to reopen the crossing have been unsuccessful, recent reports confirm that a meeting between Afghan and Pakistani traders is planned to discuss reopening the border crossing.
Local officials in Nangarhar announced on Monday, March 17, that a meeting of tribal elders and traders regarding the reopening of Torkham is currently taking place, with 27 Afghan tribal leaders and traders, along with 37 Pakistani representatives, in attendance.
The Torkham crossing has been closed since February 21, 2025, due to clashes between the forces of the Taliban...