A key meeting aimed at reopening the Torkham border crossing is set to take place on Sunday, March 10, bringing together tribal leaders, elders, and business representatives from Afghanistan and Pakistan, sources told Amu TV.
According to the sources, 41 representatives from Afghanistan, including business leaders, tribal elders, and local community figures, will participate in the talks.
The Torkham crossing has been closed for 17 days, with Pakistani authorities citing concerns over Taliban-built checkpoints and military structures near the border as the reason for the shutdown.
The prolonged closure has caused millions of dollars in daily losses for traders on both sides and left hundreds of travelers stranded.
Previous rounds of talks between the Taliban and Pakistani officials failed to resolve the issue. Meanwhile, the border closure has led to intermittent clashes between Taliban forces and Pakistani border guards in recent weeks.
At least three Taliban fighters, a Pakistani military officer, and a truck driver have been killed, while more than 10 people—including journalists, Pakistani soldiers, and local residents—have been injured.
Sources emphasized that today’s meeting is aimed at reducing tensions and finding a resolution to the ongoing border dispute, making it a high-stakes discussion for both sides.
