Afghanistan and Pakistan business leaders held talks on reopening the Torkham crossing

Afghanistan and Pakistan business leaders held talks on reopening the Torkham border crossing, aiming to ease trade disruptions and resume stalled commercial flows.

The Taliban-run Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment said it has agreed with Pakistani counterparts to form a joint delegation to discuss reopening the key Torkham border crossing.

In a statement, the chamber said Pakistan’s Chamber of Industry proposed talks during an online meeting on Sunday, an offer accepted by the Afghanistan side to ease trade disruptions.

According to the statement, a 12-member delegation from each side is expected to hold a joint meeting in Jalalabad next week to negotiate practical steps forward.

The chamber said the first phase would allow stranded cargo containers to cross, followed by discussions on the full reopening of the crossing.

The Torkham crossing is one of the most important trade routes between Afghanistan and Pakistan, handling large volumes of food, fuel, and commercial goods each day.

Its closure in recent weeks has severely disrupted bilateral trade, leaving hundreds of trucks stranded and causing shortages and price increases in border regions on both sides.

Traders welcomed the planned talks, saying even partial reopening would reduce losses and restore confidence among transporters and merchants affected by the closure.

Observers say sustained coordination will be critical, as repeated border shutdowns have undermined regional trade stability and strained economic ties between Afghanistan and Pakistan.

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