Sources have confirmed to Afghanistan International that at least one civilian has been killed in clashes between Pakistani border forces and the Taliban at the Torkham crossing.
According to reports, two security personnel and one Pakistani civilian were also injured during the confrontation.
Local sources reported on Sunday evening that heavy fighting erupted between the two sides. A video of the incident shows intense exchanges of fire, though the exact cause of the clash remains unclear.
The confrontation occurred just after the Torkham border had been closed for nine days. Earlier, Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Shafqat Ali Khan, stated that the closure was due to the Taliban’s attempt to construct a checkpoint inside Pakistani territory—an action he described as a violation of existing protocols.
He emphasised that Pakistan seeks to resolve the issue through dialogue.
Pakistani media reports indicate that multiple rounds of negotiations have taken place between Taliban and Pakistani border forces to reopen the crossing, but so far, discussions have been unsuccessful.
