Pakistan and Afghanistan Agree to Reopen Torkham Border Crossing

On September 6th, 2023, gunfire erupted between Taliban Security Forces and Pakistani Border Guards which resulted in at least eight dead Taliban militants, three dead civilians, and one injured Pakistani soldier. The Afghan Interior Ministry claimed that the Pakistani troops initiated the confrontation and opened fire. Since that incident, the border crossing has been closed. However, after nearly 24 hours of intense negotiations, the two governments agreed to open the crossing for humanitarian aid.