Afghanistan, Feb. 23 -- Officials at the Torkham border crossing have reported that the crossing has been closed for the second consecutive day to all forms of travel. This has caused significant disruption for both travelers and traders on both sides of the border.
Abdul Jabbar Hikmat, the commissioner for the at Torkham, stated on Sunday, February 23 that the closure has created serious problems for passengers and traders, particularly those trying to cross from both sides of the border.
Local sources have confirmed that Pakistan closed the crossing in response to the construction of facilities by Afghanistan. This move has added to the already strained relations between the two countries.
The Torkham commissioner has urged people to r...