Closure of Key Pakistan-Afghanistan Border Crossing Amid Security Threats

Pakistan has temporarily shut down the crucial Ghulam Khan border crossing with Afghanistan due to heightened security threats following a deadly suicide attack in North Waziristan. The closure affects trade and transit, with no clear timeline for reopening, as officials instruct travelers to use alternative routes.

Pakistan has closed the vital Ghulam Khan border crossing with Afghanistan in response to increased security threats, following a suicide attack that killed 13 security personnel in North Waziristan. No reopening timeline has been provided, a Pakistani security official announced on Sunday.

The closure affects a critical trade and transit route between Pakistan and Afghanistan. Abidullah Farooqi, spokesman for the Afghan Government's Border Forces, confirmed the lack of a clear explanation from Pakistani authorities concerning the closure.

Afghan officials have advised travelers and traders to use alternative crossings, such as Torkham and Spin Boldak. Meanwhile, a curfew has been imposed in North Waziristan due to continued insecurity in the region.

(With inputs from agencies.)