Afghanistan Embassy in Islamabad urges Pakistan to reopen Torkham crossing

Sardar Ahmed Shakib, acting Afghan ambassador in Islamabad, on Friday called on the government of Pakistan to reopen the Torkham crossing as soon as possible.

In a meeting with Pakistan’s Special Representative for Afghanistan Asif Durrani, the Afghan envoy said that closing the Torkham gate is detrimental to both countries.

He added that travelers and traders stuck in Torkham are in a difficult situation.

Meanwhile, Pakistan’s special representative for Afghanistan affairs said that Pakistan also believes that the people of both countries will be affected by the closure of the Torkham crossing.

Asif Durrani added that he has asked the relevant institutions of Pakistan to reopen the Torkham crossing as soon as possible.

The Torkham crossing was closed on Wednesday following a clash between the border forces of the two countries