Torkham

Torkham (Pashto: تورخم Tūrkham) is one of the major border crossings between Afghanistan and Pakistan, located on the Durand Line border. It connects Nangarhar province of Afghanistan with Pakistan's Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. It is the busiest port of entry between the two countries, serving as a major transporting, shipping, and receiving site.

Highway 7 connects Torkham to Kabul through Jalalabad. On the Pakistani side, the border crossing is at the end of the N-5 National Highway, which connects it to Peshawar in the east and further connects it to Islamabad by other routes.

The Afghan Border Police and Pakistan's Frontier Corps are the main agencies for controlling Torkham. They are backed by the Pakistani and Afghan Armed Forces. There is also some presence of NATO forces on the Afghan side of the crossing, mainly personnel of the U.S. Armed Forces. The American Forward Operating Base Torkham (FOB Torkham) is located a few miles from the crossing in Nangarhar province. Torkham belongs to the Momand Dara district of Nangarhar.

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Latest News for: torkham

50 Afghan children sent back through Torkham on ‘humanitarian’ grounds

Dawn 25 Mar 2025
As many as 50 captured Afghan children were sent back to their country by the Pakistani authorities via the Torkham border on ‘humanitarian’ grounds late on Sunday evening after the intervention of a tribal jirga.

Governor thanked for help in reopening of Torkham border

The News International 24 Mar 2025
During the meeting, Syed Jawad Hussain Kazmi and Jirga members expressed their gratitude to Governor Faisal Karim Kundi for his serious and timely efforts in reopening the Torkham border.

Torkham Border Crossing reopens for Visa holders and urgent Medial travelers

Khaama Press 23 Mar 2025
After a 29-day closure, the Torkham border crossing reopened on Saturday, March 22, allowing travelers with visas and those with urgent medical cases to pass through ...Today, the Torkham gate opened.

Torkham border reopens for pedestrians

Dawn 23 Mar 2025
KHYBER. Thousands of stranded Afghan nationals rushed to the immigration offices at Torkham on Saturday as authorities reopened the border crossing for pedestrian movement after nearly month-long restrictions ... Published in Dawn, March 23rd, 2025. .

Torkham Crossing Reopens For Emergency Patients

MENA FN 22 Mar 2025
(MENAFN - Pajhwok Afghan News) JALALABAD (Pajhwok). The Torkham crossing reopened for all types of movement on Saturday morning, an official confirmed. However, travel will initially be restricted ... .

Pedestrian movement resumes at Torkham Border

Urdu Point 22 Mar 2025
Immigration officials stated that, on average, around 10,000 passengers travel through the Torkham border daily.</p> .

Torkham border to reopen today for all types of travel and trade between Afghanistan and Pakistan

Khaama Press 22 Mar 2025
The Torkham border crossing between Afghanistan and Pakistan will reopen today, March 22, for all types of travel and trade, following a prolonged closure, easing movement and commerce between the two nations.

Pedestrian movement at Torkham delayed ‘due to repairs’

Dawn 22 Mar 2025
Afghan nationals gather at the Torkham border crossing on Friday, in the hope that pedestrian movement would be restored.—Photo by the writer ... The Torkham border was reopened on Tuesday after a 27-day ...

Torkham border crossing reopens for pedestrians after a month

Dawn 22 Mar 2025
The Torkham border crossing reopened on Saturday for pedestrians after a month and thousands on both sides were in queues to cross the gate, officials said. The Torkham border crossing reopened on ...

Pakistan Says Torkham Border Opening Temporary; Seeks Permanent Solution With Afghanistan

MENA FN 21 Mar 2025
(MENAFN - IANS) 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 ... .

Torkham Route Remains Shut For Travelers Due To Incomplete Works

MENA FN 21 Mar 2025
(MENAFN - Pajhwok Afghan News) JALALABAD (Pajhwok). Officials in eastern Nangarhar province say the Torkham crossing will not be opened for patients and travelers today (Friday), as originally ... .

‘Faulty equipment’ hampers passenger movement at Torkham

The News International 21 Mar 2025
The prolonged closure has severely impacted Afghan travelers who rely on the key Torkham border crossing to reach Pakistan for treatment, education and business purposes ... Torkham crossing for business.

Torkham Border Reopens After 25 Days, Trade Resumes Between Pakistan And Afghanistan

MENA FN 20 Mar 2025
(MENAFN - Tribal News Network) TORKHAM. The Torkham border crossing between Pakistan and Afghanistan has reopened after 25 days, restoring trade activities following prolonged negotiations between ... .

SCCI chief hails reopening of Torkham border

The News International 20 Mar 2025
Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) president Fazal Moqeem Khan has welcomed the reopening of Torkham border for trade which remained closed for more than 26 days.

Torkham border reopens after 26 days

The News International 20 Mar 2025
Border security personnel of Afghanistan and Pakistan stand guard at the zero point Torkham border crossing between the two countries, in Nangarhar province on January 15, 2024.
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