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Pakistan Reopens Torkham to Process Afghan Deportations After 20-Day Shutdown

Ceasefire talks mediated by Turkiye and Qatar produced an extension with a new round set for November 6.

Overview

  • Deputy Commissioner of Khyber Bilal Shahid said the crossing is open solely to enable undocumented Afghan residents to return.
  • Immigration officials reported that hundreds of people have arrived at the Torkham center for processing.
  • Commercial traffic and routine pedestrian crossings remain suspended until further notice.
  • Pakistan sealed the frontier on October 11 due to escalating tensions, stalling trade and travel.
  • A joint statement from Turkiye following October 25–30 talks in Istanbul confirmed consensus to extend the ceasefire.