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| Torkham Crossing Fully Reopens After One-Month Closure |
| 2025-03-23 |
| [ToloNews] The Torkham crossing, which was reopened to cargo trucks last Wednesday, was fully reopened to passengers as well this morning (Saturday). The deputy governor of Nangarhar The unfortunate Afghan province located adjacent to Mohmand, Kurram, and Khyber Agencies. The capital is Jalalabad. The province was the fief of Younus Khalis after the Soviets departed and one of his sons is the current provincial Taliban commander. Nangarhar is Haqqani country.. told TOLOnews that Pakistain had closed the crossing in response to construction work on the Afghan side of the hypothetical Durand Line. Now that the construction has been completed, the crossing has been reopened for all forms of movement. Azizullah Mustafah, the deputy governor of Nangarhar, told TOLOnews: "The road has been officially reopened to passengers today, and transit operations are ongoing. The Islamic Emirate is working to prevent the closure of this route because people and traders on both sides are affected, and this crossing should not be politicized." Meanwhile, ...back at the saloon, Butch got the bill for the damage caused by the fist fight, the mirror broken in the shootout, and drinks for everyone...... a number of passengers and traders are calling for better facilities at the crossing. Their main demand is for the crossing to remain permanently open. Hundreds of cargo trucks pass through the Torkham crossing daily. Traders operating through this route are urging officials in both Afghanistan and Pakistain to resolve the challenges and boost trade between the two countries. According to the Chamber of Commerce and Investment, traders on both sides suffered an estimated $70 million in losses during the one-month closure of the Torkham crossing. Related: Torkham crossing: 2025-03-18 Pakistan, Afghanistan agree on ceasefire, reopening of Torkham trade route Torkham crossing: 2025-03-07 Clashes, Shelling in Torkham Displace Around 800 Families Torkham crossing: 2025-03-04 Clashes Erupt Between Islamic Emirate, Pakistani Forces at Torkham: 1 Afghan dead |
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