Afghanistan, March 1 -- The Taliban's Ministry of Industry and Commerce has stated that the closure of the Torkham border crossing by Pakistan is against international trade laws and harms traders and people from both countries. The ministry emphasized that this action disrupts economic activities and causes unnecessary strain between the neighboring nations.

The Torkham border crossing has been closed for the past eight days, causing significant disruptions. Thousands of individuals and trucks carrying commercial goods are stranded on both sides, unable to move. The closure is causing a growing sense of frustration and uncertainty among traders and citizens.

Abdul Salam Jawad Akhundzada, the spokesperson for the Taliban's Ministry of Ind...