Pakistani and Afghan Forces Clash at Torkham Border, Leaving One Dead

The key trade crossing remains closed for 11 days, stranding thousands of trucks and worsening Afghanistan's humanitarian crisis.

Pakistani and Afghan security forces exchanged fire at the Torkham border crossing, resulting in one reported death and several injuries.
The border has been closed since February 21 after a dispute over the construction of a new Afghan border post, leaving 5,000 trucks stranded.
The closure disrupts vital trade and travel between Pakistan and landlocked Afghanistan, with losses estimated at $15 million for traders.
The standoff exacerbates Afghanistan's economic challenges, where half the population requires humanitarian aid and millions face hunger.
Officials have not confirmed when the crossing will reopen, despite reports that Monday's clashes have been resolved.