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First Post
01-07-2025
- Politics
- First Post
Tension building up on Pak-Afghan border, again
Suicide bombing on Pakistan army convoy has triggered border closure and heightened fears of a fresh diplomatic standoff between Islamabad and Kabul read more A man stands with his passport and identity cards of his family members, at a closed pedestrian crossing gate at the crossing border, in Torkham, Pakistan. Image used for representative purpose/Reuters Tensions are once again rising along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border following a deadly suicide attack on a Pakistani army convoy on Saturday, which resulted in multiple soldier fatalities. The incident risks escalating into a broader diplomatic crisis between the two neighboring countries. According to an Economic Times report, citing a statement from the Pakistani military, the convoy was targeted in the Mir Ali area of North Waziristan, near the Afghan frontier. The Ghulam Khan border crossing between Pakistan and Afghanistan has been shut down following the recent attack in North Waziristan and ongoing skirmishes in the region, reported Economic Times, citing a senior Pakistani security official. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Situated in Afghanistan's Khost province, the crossing is a vital trade and transit route, especially for goods travelling to and from Pakistan's North Waziristan district. Abidullah Farooqi, spokesperson for the Afghan Border Forces, confirmed the closure, adding that Pakistani authorities have not offered any official explanation for the decision. According to the report, citing sources, no timeline has been given for when the Ghulam Khan border crossing will reopen. In the meantime, Afghan authorities have advised citizens, traders, and travellers to avoid the route and instead use alternative crossings such as Torkham or Spin Boldak until tensions ease. Earlier this year, at least one person was killed in an exchange of fire between Pakistani and Afghan security forces at a major border crossing. In previous incidents, both countries have temporarily closed key crossings at Torkham and Chaman following deadly confrontations. With inputs from agencies
Time of India
30-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Tension may shoot up as Pakistan closes Afghanistan border
Tension is building up along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border after a suicide attack on a Pakistan army convoy on Saturday left many soldiers dead. The development threatens to snowball into a diplomatic crisis. A statement from the Pakistani army said a convoy was attacked in the Mir Ali area of North Waziristan district near the Afghan border. The Ghulam Khan border crossing with Afghanistan has been closed after the attack in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's North Waziristan district and skirmishes in the province, a senior Pakistani security official said. The crossing, located in Khost province, is a critical trade and transit point between the two countries, particularly for goods moving to and from Pakistan's North Waziristan region. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Never Throw Away the Water After Boiling Eggs - The Reason is Genius! Tips and Tricks Undo Abidullah Farooqi, spokesperson for the Afghan government's Border Forces, confirmed the closure, stating that Pakistani authorities have not provided an explanation for the move. According to sources, no timeline has been provided for the reopening of the border. Afghan authorities have urged citizens, traders and travellers to avoid the route and use other crossings, such as Torkham or Spin Boldak until the situation is resolved. Live Events Earlier this year, at least one person was killed in firing between Pak and Afghan security forces at the main border crossing between the two countries. In the past, both countries have closed Torkham and the southwestern Chaman border crossings after deadly shootings.
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Business Standard
29-06-2025
- Politics
- Business Standard
Pakistan closes key border crossing with Afghanistan amid security threats
Pakistan has temporarily closed a key border crossing with Afghanistan due to security threats, until further notice, officials said on Sunday. The Ghulam Khan border has been closed after Saturday's suicide attack in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's North Waziristan district and skirmishes in the province, bordering Afghanistan, a senior Pakistani security official said. "Following the attack, a curfew has been imposed in North Waziristan, and the border (Ghulam Khan) has been shut down for an unspecified period, he said. At least 13 security personnel were killed and three others injured in the suicide attack. Abidullah Farooqi, spokesperson for the Interim Afghan Government's Border Forces, confirmed the closure on Sunday, stating that Pakistani authorities have not provided a clear explanation for the move. Pakistani officials have merely instructed vehicles at the crossing to use alternative routes, Farooqi said in a statement. In a separate press release, the provincial administration of Khost province of Afghanistan said officials at the Ghulam Khan crossing were informed by Pakistani authorities on Saturday evening that the route would be temporarily closed due to ongoing security threats. The statement further noted that no specific timeline has been provided for the reopening of the border, and the closure will remain in effect until further notice. The Ghulam Khan crossing, located in Khost province, is a critical trade and transit point between the two countries, particularly for goods travelling to and from Pakistan's North Waziristan region. Afghan authorities have urged citizens, traders, and travellers to avoid the route and instead use other crossings, such as Torkham or Spin Boldak, until the situation is resolved.
The Hindu
29-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Pakistan closes key border crossing with Afghanistan amid security threats
Pakistan has temporarily closed a key border crossing with Afghanistan due to security threats, until further notice, officials said on Sunday (June 29, 2025). The Ghulam Khan border has been closed after Saturday's (June 28, 2025) suicide attack in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's North Waziristan district and skirmishes in the province, bordering Afghanistan, a senior Pakistani security official said. 'Following the attack, a curfew has been imposed in North Waziristan, and the border (Ghulam Khan) has been shut down for an unspecified period,' he said. At least 13 security personnel were killed and three others injured in the suicide attack. Also Read | Suicide car bombing in Pakistan kills 14 soldiers and wounds 25 people Abidullah Farooqi, spokesperson for the Interim Afghan Government's Border Forces, confirmed the closure on Sunday (June 29, 2025), stating that Pakistani authorities have not provided a clear explanation for the move. 'Pakistani officials have merely instructed vehicles at the crossing to use alternative routes,' Mr. Farooqi said in a statement. In a separate press release, the provincial administration of Khost province of Afghanistan said officials at the Ghulam Khan crossing were informed by Pakistani authorities on Saturday (June 28, 2025) evening that the route would be temporarily closed due to ongoing security threats. The statement further noted that no specific timeline has been provided for the reopening of the border, and the closure will remain in effect until further notice. The Ghulam Khan crossing, located in Khost province, is a critical trade and transit point between the two countries, particularly for goods travelling to and from Pakistan's North Waziristan region. Afghan authorities have urged citizens, traders, and travellers to avoid the route and instead use other crossings, such as Torkham or Spin Boldak, until the situation is resolved.
Indian Express
29-06-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Pakistan closes key border crossing with Afghanistan amid security threats
Pakistan has temporarily closed a key border crossing with Afghanistan due to security threats, until further notice, officials said on Sunday. The Ghulam Khan border has been closed after Saturday's suicide attack in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's North Waziristan district and skirmishes in the province, bordering Afghanistan, a senior Pakistani security official said. 'Following the attack, a curfew has been imposed in North Waziristan, and the border has been shut down for an unspecified period,' he said. At least 13 security personnel were killed and three others injured in the suicide attack. Abidullah Farooqi, spokesperson for the Interim Afghan Government's Border Forces, confirmed the closure on Sunday, stating that Pakistani authorities have not provided a clear explanation for the move. 'Pakistani officials have merely instructed vehicles at the crossing to use alternative routes,' Farooqi said in a statement. In a separate press release, the provincial administration of Khost province of Afghanistan said officials at the Ghulam Khan crossing were informed by Pakistani authorities on Saturday evening that the route would be temporarily closed due to ongoing security threats. The statement further noted that no specific timeline has been provided for the reopening of the border, and the closure will remain in effect until further notice. The Ghulam Khan crossing, located in Khost province, is a critical trade and transit point between the two countries, particularly for goods travelling to and from Pakistan's North Waziristan region. Afghan authorities have urged citizens, traders, and travellers to avoid the route and instead use other crossings, such as Torkham or Spin Boldak, until the situation is resolved.
