KHYBER: Pakistan has closed the Torkham border crossing with Afghanistan for all movement following what officials described as “unprovoked attacks” by Afghan forces on Pakistani border posts.
The closure, which came into effect on Saturday night, indicates an escalation in tensions between the two neighboring countries. The clashes began when Afghan troops opened fire on Pakistani border positions near the multiple border areas.
Furthermore, the military launched retaliatory strikes targeting Afghan border posts and suspected terrorist hideouts across the border.
Pakistan has shut down the Torkham border for all movement following Afghan attacks on border posts
In response, Pakistan flattened several Afghan border posts, carried out precision strikes on terrorist hideouts, killed a large number of Afghan border troops across the border pic.twitter.com/wDSJfsyAHM
— Eagle Eye (@zarrar_11PK) October 12, 2025
The strikes, described as “precision operations,” were aimed at preventing further hostilities and protecting Pakistan’s territorial integrity. Moreover, the closure of the Torkham border has halted the movement of people and goods, affecting cross-border trade and the daily flow of travelers.
The tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan have risen in recent months amid increasing cross-border attacks and accusations of harboring militants.
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The Torkham border is expected to remain closed until security conditions improve and both governments agree on measures to prevent future incidents.
