The Torkham crossing reopened for all forms of movement this morning (Thursday, August 15) after being closed for three days.

The crossing was closed on Monday following clashes between the Islamic Emirate forces and Pakistani border guards in an area of Torkham.

Officials said that during the days when the Torkham crossing was closed, hundreds of travelers, patients, and cargo trucks were stranded on both sides of the border.

Abdul Basir Zabuli, the spokesperson for the Nangarhar Security Command, said: "It was discussed and decided with them to open the gate at eight o'clock in the morning, and today the Torkham gate was opened as usual for all kinds of movement."

Travelers and patients using this crossing have urged the Pakistani government to keep the crossing open permanently.

Nek Muhammad, a resident of Kabul, said: "Both sides are Muslims and friends; this route should not be closed, and the visa system should be entirely abolished."

Abdul Wahab, a resident of Jowzjan, made a similar request: "They should open the Torkham gate for Afghan patients. We are good neighbors, and we are all Muslims."

Afghan and Pakistani traders have also suffered significant financial losses due to the closure of this crossing. Some have told TOLOnews that political issues should not affect economic matters.

Stanikzai, a driver, said: "We loaded vegetables in our truck, and whenever the vegetable season [in Afghanistan] arrives, fighting starts, and when clashes occur, our vegetables rot."

The Torkham crossing was closed on Monday when Islamic Emirate forces were constructing a military post on Afghan soil, leading to a clash between the border forces of both sides.

In this clash, two Pakistani security posts were destroyed, and there were six Afghan casualties reported.