BY: AMANULLAH SHINWARI
KHYBER: Officials from Afghanistan and Pakistan are set to hold a flag meeting at Torkham border on Wednesday to discuss reopening the crossing, which has been closed for 26 days. Sources indicate that the border gate may soon reopen for traffic, with customs staff summoned to duty in anticipation of the decision. If an agreement is reached, the border is expected to reopen for freight vehicles, potentially ending a costly standoff that has disrupted trade and economic activity.
The closure has severely impacted bilateral trade, with daily losses estimated at 3 million. Over the 26−day period, the total economic loss has reached
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78 million, dealing a significant blow to businesses and trade activities on both sides. The prolonged shutdown has also resulted in billions of rupees in losses, further straining the regional economy.
The Torkham border, a key trade and transit route between the two countries, has been a focal point of tension in recent weeks. Officials from both sides are expected to address these issues during the meeting, with hopes of reaching a resolution to restore normalcy.
