Taliban seek diplomatic solution to Torkham border closure, sources say
The border crossing has remained closed for 21 consecutive days.
The border crossing has remained closed for 21 consecutive days.
A Taliban spokesman, however, rejected the allegations, calling them unfounded.
The fighting took place at a Taliban base in the Khwaja Pesta area and lasted for some time, according to.
According to the sources, one of the guards was tied up before being killed, while the second guard succumbed to.
The meeting was intended to resolve ongoing disputes that have kept the crossing closed for 20 days.
A 32-member Pakistani delegation is expected to travel to Torkham for the talks.
The attack, carried out during the chaotic final days of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, was claimed by ISIS-K.
Talks were expected to take place on Tuesday to finalize an agreement on reopening the crossing, but the meeting has.
Akram says TTP is working alongside other militant groups to destabilize Pakistan.
The ceasefire, set to last until March 11, was agreed upon during a joint meeting.