The Angor Ada border crossing between Afghanistan and Pakistan was officially opened for traffic and trade activities in the presence of Pakistani officials after being closed for two years.
Publish dateWednesday 1 October 2025 - 15:19
Story Code : 330381
Afghan Voice Agency (AVA) - Kabul: Local Pakistani officials have announced that after two years of closure, the Angor Ada border crossing on the border with Afghanistan has been reopened. At the same time, a terminal affiliated with the National Logistics Organization of Pakistan has also started operating on this route.
According to reports, the reactivation of this border crossing will provide a basis for increasing trade between the two countries. Officials emphasize that this process can help improve the economic conditions of residents of border areas, reduce transit problems and boost commercial activities.
Local Pakistani officials have expressed hope that the reopening of this route, in addition to facilitating trade, will lead to the creation of new job opportunities and strengthening economic cooperation between Kabul and Islamabad.
According to Pakistani media reports, this crossing had been closed for two years due to security tensions and border disputes. Informed sources say that its reopening was carried out after intensive talks between border officials and with the aim of reducing pressure on local trade. Some media outlets have also reported a warm welcome from traders on both sides and said that on the first day of the reopening, hundreds of trucks carrying goods passed through the route.
According to experts, the reopening of the Angor Ade crossing could be a sign of relative relaxation in relations between the two countries, although security and political differences still persist. Studies show that the local economies of both sides are heavily dependent on such border crossings and any long-term closure could have negative consequences for ordinary people. Experts say that if the two sides can keep this route open in a sustainable manner, it will be possible to expand economic cooperation beyond border trade.
The Angor Ada border in Barmal district of Paktika province is one of the most important and controversial crossings between Afghanistan and Pakistan. This point on the other side of the border reaches South Waziristan in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province and has long been a place of people, trade and even military activities.
According to reports, Angor Ada, in addition to its economic importance, has a special place in the security equations of the two countries. Pakistan officially opened the crossing in 2020 and introduced it as a legal trade center. However, due to the fencing and border restrictions, Afghanistan has repeatedly raised objections to Islamabad’s unilateral actions.
Residents on both sides of the border especially the Pashtun tribes have extensive family and social ties and have used the crossing for years for local travel and exchanges. According to experts, these ethnic ties have made Angor Ade more of a political line than a real social border.
On the other hand, the military importance of this point has also been highlighted many times. Reports indicate that in recent years, clashes have occurred several times between Afghan and Pakistani forces around this crossing. The presence of local armed groups and the Taliban in this area has also increased its security sensitivities.
According to observers, the Angor Ade border is not only a commercial crossing, but also a strategic point in the tense relations between Kabul and Islamabad, the future of which could have a significant impact on relations between the two countries.
According to reports, the reactivation of this border crossing will provide a basis for increasing trade between the two countries. Officials emphasize that this process can help improve the economic conditions of residents of border areas, reduce transit problems and boost commercial activities.
Local Pakistani officials have expressed hope that the reopening of this route, in addition to facilitating trade, will lead to the creation of new job opportunities and strengthening economic cooperation between Kabul and Islamabad.
According to Pakistani media reports, this crossing had been closed for two years due to security tensions and border disputes. Informed sources say that its reopening was carried out after intensive talks between border officials and with the aim of reducing pressure on local trade. Some media outlets have also reported a warm welcome from traders on both sides and said that on the first day of the reopening, hundreds of trucks carrying goods passed through the route.
According to experts, the reopening of the Angor Ade crossing could be a sign of relative relaxation in relations between the two countries, although security and political differences still persist. Studies show that the local economies of both sides are heavily dependent on such border crossings and any long-term closure could have negative consequences for ordinary people. Experts say that if the two sides can keep this route open in a sustainable manner, it will be possible to expand economic cooperation beyond border trade.
The Angor Ada border in Barmal district of Paktika province is one of the most important and controversial crossings between Afghanistan and Pakistan. This point on the other side of the border reaches South Waziristan in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province and has long been a place of people, trade and even military activities.
According to reports, Angor Ada, in addition to its economic importance, has a special place in the security equations of the two countries. Pakistan officially opened the crossing in 2020 and introduced it as a legal trade center. However, due to the fencing and border restrictions, Afghanistan has repeatedly raised objections to Islamabad’s unilateral actions.
Residents on both sides of the border especially the Pashtun tribes have extensive family and social ties and have used the crossing for years for local travel and exchanges. According to experts, these ethnic ties have made Angor Ade more of a political line than a real social border.
On the other hand, the military importance of this point has also been highlighted many times. Reports indicate that in recent years, clashes have occurred several times between Afghan and Pakistani forces around this crossing. The presence of local armed groups and the Taliban in this area has also increased its security sensitivities.
According to observers, the Angor Ade border is not only a commercial crossing, but also a strategic point in the tense relations between Kabul and Islamabad, the future of which could have a significant impact on relations between the two countries.
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