Torkham border

Islamabad, March 21 (IANS) Pakistan said that the opening of the Torkham border is only a temporary solution as further discussions will be held with Afghanistan to put in place a “permanent system”. The statement followed after the Torkham border between Pakistan and Afghanistan opened after almost a month of closure due to escalating tensions between the two nations over the construction of facilities by Afghan forces around the disputed border, according to media reports. The Pakistan Foreign Office clarified that the current arrangement would only be meant for the next few weeks. “The current arrangement in Torkham has been…

Islamabad, March 19 (IANS) The Torkham border crossing between Pakistan and Afghanistan was opened at 1 PM, Pakistan time, on Wednesday after remaining closed for 25 days. The border was sealed on February 21 after heated arguments over border disputes fueled tensions between the two countries. The situation became worse after March 4 when talks between the two sides for reopening of the border failed and border security forces from both sides exchanged heavy fire. The ensuing clashes resulted in the death of an Afghan Taliban border guard and injuries to two others. Since then, regular negotiations were being held…