Residents have evacuated the region at the Afghanistan-Pakistan border after continuous clashes erupted between forces from both nations, according to a Pakistani official.
This marks the second consecutive day of gunfire exchanges at Torkham, a crucial crossing point that has been shut since February 21 due to a disagreement between the neighboring countries.
A Pakistani authority, preferring to remain anonymous due to the lack of authorization to speak with the media, highlighted that the gunfire on Monday night stirred fear and panic across the community.
As a result, residents moved to safety while military forces exchanged fire using both light and heavy weaponry.
“The situation is still tense, and security measures are heightened,” stated the official. Three members of the Pakistani security forces sustained injuries from the latest skirmish, yet no civilian casualties were reported.
In Kabul, Interior Ministry representative Abdul Mateen Qani announced on Tuesday that efforts would persist in seeking a resolution through dialogue.
Historically, the Torkham crossing and the Chaman border area in the southwest have experienced several closures due to deadly shootings and crossfire incidents. These crossings are crucial for facilitating trade and travel between Pakistan and Afghanistan, which is landlocked and heavily relies on these routes.
