100 Days of Pak-Afghan Border Closure: Economic Loss and Security Deadlock
The Pak-Afghan border closure has reached a grim 100-day milestone. This standoff has dealt a staggering blow to regional trade. Reports show that Afghan traders alone have lost over Rs100 billion. While the closure paralyzes ground trade, the Afghan economy suffers the most. The nation now teeters on the brink of a total financial collapse. […]
Torkham border closure: CM orders urgent relief for stranded people
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister, Sohail Afridi, has ordered immediate assistance for families trapped at the Torkham crossing as the border closure entered its 55th day. Speaking via video link at the 41st provincial cabinet meeting, Afridi directed officials to move food, water and essential supplies to the men, women, children and elderly stranded at […]
Pakistan Reopens Torkham Border for Afghan Refugees
PESHAWAR – After weeks of tension and silence, Pakistan has unsealed the Torkham border crossing, allowing Afghan refugees to tread their way back across the frontier. The decision, confirmed by both Pakistani and Afghan officials, followed a complete lockdown of all border gateways last month—an outcome of violent encounters between Afghan Taliban units and Pakistani […]
Torkham Border Closure Continues For 15th Day, Traders Report Heavy Losses
PESHAWAR – The Torkham border closure over the past two weeks has halted trade and passenger movement between the two countries. The extended closure has caused major financial losses to traders, transporters, and the national economy. Thousands of cargo trucks still wait on both sides of the crossing. Former President of the Sarhad Chamber of […]