A key border crossing between Pakistan and Afghanistan was closed on August 5 after a verbal confrontation between Pakistani and Taliban border forces at Torkham. Pakistani official Irshad Mohmand told RFE/RL that Pakistani border guards had stopped a number of Afghan children carrying goods from Pakistan to Afghanistan, a move that angered Taliban fighters. Taliban officials in Afghanistan did not immediately comment on the border incident, and it wasn't clear how long the closure would last. Tensions have been high at the Torkham border crossing following several incidents between Pakistani and Taliban personnel. To read the original story by RFE/RL's Radio Mashaal, click here.
Key Pakistani-Afghan Border Crossing Closed After Dispute
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