Torkham Border Crossing Closed For Visa-Free Patients
Sediqullah Quraishi, the head of the Taliban's information and culture administration in Nangarhar province, said that Pakistan has closed the Torkham border crossing for patients lacking passports and visas.
Quraishi added that this restriction was implemented starting Monday evening.
In a statement to Bakhtar News Agency, which is under Taliban control, he stated that Pakistan has not provided a clear reason for the closure of the crossing.
As per this local Taliban official, Pakistani border authorities have issued instructions to border management officials, directing them not to permit travel to Pakistan for individuals lacking the necessary visas.
Quraishi added that the group is working to resolve the issue as soon as possible.
This is while the local sources at the Torkham border crossing reported two days ago that Pakistani authorities had set March 31 as the last day for travel without a passport and visa.
Nearly two months ago, Pakistani authorities had also restricted the crossing of patients without passports and visas at the Torkham border crossing.
