Torkham reopens between Afghanistan and Pakistan after Friday incident

AVA- The local officials in eastern Nangarhar province however are saying that issues still remain in the area close to the gate since hundreds of people and trucks were stranded over a period of 24 hours.

A statement by the provincial government said almost one thousand and five hundred people are still waiting to cross the gate and enter Pakistan from Torkham Township.

The mayor of Torkham Sarwar Pacha said the gate was closed at around 7 pm local time as per the normal schedule and hours after it was reopened.

Pacha further added that the gate will open at 7 am in the morning so that the traffic and people can move between the two countries.

The incident in Torkham took place on Friday amid reports a number of Pakistan security personnel sustained injuries.

The Pakistani authorities are saying that the incident took place after hand grenades were thrown near the gate.