The Torkham border crossing between Afghanistan and Pakistan has reopened to migrants, though it remains closed to commercial traffic and most travelers, local sources said.
The partial reopening comes after days of negotiations between Taliban and Pakistani officials, which had failed to produce a broader agreement to fully resume operations at the key crossing.
Sources at Torkham said the crossing is now allowing migrants to pass, while restrictions on trade and general movement remain in place.
Pakistani authorities have not publicly commented on the latest development.
The crossing, a vital route for trade and travel, had been fully closed for more than four months following border clashes between Taliban and Pakistani troops. Although it had intermittently remained open to migrants, it was shut entirely in recent weeks, including to migrant crossings for about 20 days.
The limited reopening follows a period of reduced violence after a ceasefire, but broader tensions between the two sides persist. Full reopening of border crossings, including Torkham, remains unresolved, continuing to disrupt commerce and movement between the two sides.
