Torkham
Torkham is a border town and one of Pakistan’s busiest border crossings with Afghanistan. It is located on the eastern edge of the Khyber Pass in what is now Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, near the border with Afghanistan. The Pakistani side hosts customs and immigration facilities and the crossing connects with Afghanistan’s Nangarhar Province, facilitating trade and travel across the Durand Line.
Historically, the Torkham crossing has long served as a key conduit along the Khyber Pass, linking South
Economically, Torkham handles a significant share of cross-border traffic between Pakistan and Afghanistan. The crossing involves
Administration and security are coordinated across both sides of the border. In Pakistan, the crossing is managed
Torkham continues to be important for regional connectivity, reflecting broader dynamics of Pakistan–Afghanistan relations, trade, and