Archive · 30 Dec 2025
Nangarhar Unaffected by Torkham Crossing Closure
The Torkham crossing between Afghanistan and Pakistan has been closed for almost three months.
This closure hasn't affected the vegetable market in Nangarhar, Afghanistan.
Nangarhar has become self-sufficient in producing fruits and vegetables and is now sending them to other parts of Afghanistan instead of exporting to Pakistan.
Traders are asking the government to build more cold storage facilities to prevent spoilage.
The Taliban says they will reopen trade routes with Pakistan only if they get strong assurances that the routes won't be closed again for political reasons.
The closure started after Pakistan shut all trade routes following attacks near the Durand Line.
Torkham crossing closure has not impacted Nangarhar's vegetable market.
Nangarhar is self-sufficient in fruits and vegetables, redirecting exports to other Afghan provinces.
Traders demand more cold storage facilities to prevent spoilage.
Taliban to reopen trade routes with Pakistan only with strong assurances.
Closure followed Pakistan's shutdown of trade routes after attacks near the Durand Line.
- Who
- Nangarhar residents, Afghan traders, Taliban administration, Pakistani government
- What
- Closure of Torkham crossing with Pakistan
- When
- Nearly three months ago
- Where
- Nangarhar, Afghanistan
- Why
- Pakistan shut trade routes after attacks near the Durand Line
- Location
- Nangarhar, Afghanistan
- Duration of Closure
- Nearly three months
- Impact on Prices
- No major change
- Self-Sufficiency
- Nangarhar is self-reliant in fruits and vegetables
- Export Redirection
- Vegetables redirected to other Afghan provinces
- Cold Storage
- Traders demand more cold storage facilities
- Taliban Statement
- Trade routes to reopen with strong assurances from Pakistan
