With Torkham closed, trade losses mount

With Torkham closed, trade losses mount

The Torkham border crossing, a vital lifeline for trade between Pakistan and Afghanistan, has been shut to all movement and commercial activity for more than four months, since mid-October last year. The closure, triggered by border clashes between Pakistani forces and Afghan Taliban fighters, has paralyzed cross-border commerce, stranded hundreds of trucks, thrown thousands out of work, and disrupted supply chains across both nations. According…

Torkham Closure Causes $240M Trade Loss

Pakistani media report that the closure of the Torkham Border Crossing has already caused more than $240 million in losses to traders on both sides. According to Express Tribune on Monday, Febraury 16, the shutdown is costing businesses nearly $2 million daily, severely affecting cross-border commerce and supply chains. The crossing was closed in October 2025 following military clashes between forces of Taliban and Pakistani security personnel, …