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Trade resumes as Pakistan and Afghanistan reopen Torkham border crossing after 10 days
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Trade resumes as Pakistan and Afghanistan reopen Torkham border crossing ...
Pakistan-Afghan border crossing reopens after negotiations: Pakistan and Afghanistan reopened a key trade crossing on Tuesday, officials on both sides said ...
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Pakistan-Afghan border crossing reopens after negotiations
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Key FactsRising Tensions Between Pakistan and Afghanistan
Feb 16, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: dawn.com
  • A devastating bombing in Islamabad led to accusations that Afghanistan shelters violent militant groups.

  • Diplomatic ties have virtually ceased, with borders closed and trade halted amid escalating hostilities.

  • Pakistan demands the disarmament of TTP, whose attacks in 2025 caused record casualties in Pakistan.

  • Economic sanctions are intended to increase pressure on the Taliban and exploit internal divisions within the group.
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