Jirga strives to resolve issue as Torkham border remains closed for 18th day

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Landicotal: The construction of a banker by Afghan forces near the Pak-Afghan border crossing in Torkham was closed for 18th consecutive days as Judge continued its efforts to resolve the issue peacefully.

Sources said that the Joint Jirga maintained a ceasefire until the final decision with decisive negotiations, which is scheduled for today (Wednesday) with the decisive negotiations.

The dispute began when Afghan forces allegedly started construction of a structure in the Pakistani territory, which raised strong objections from Islamabad.

Pakistani authorities viewed the construction as a violation of border agreements and demanded immediate stop, which resulted in tensions between the two sides.

As tensions increased, Pakistan deployed additional troops to the border, and its position was strengthened against it, which it called “illegal” extension by Afghan forces.

In response, Afghan security personnel also increased their presence, which further increased the risk of confrontation.

The two sides exchanged shootings on the second day of the stand -off, causing several casualties. The two countries accused each other of provoking the situation, Afghan officials insisted that the construction was in their area, while Pakistan maintained that it had violated bilateral agreements.

As stood, trade and movement across the Tarakham border completely stopped. Hundreds of cargo trucks carrying essential goods, including inaccessible foods, were trapped on both sides, causing widespread financial loss to traders and businesses in both countries.

Pakistani authorities have estimated that the border closure has caused more than 52 million trade losses. Immigration officials have reported that an average of 10,000 10,000 people cross the Terchat daily, many of whom were trapped, including patients, students and workers seeking medical treatment.

Among the growing concerns over the economic and humanitarian effects of the blockade, diplomatic efforts have been launched to eliminate tensions. Pakistan and Afghanistan agreed to form a joint Georga, consisting of tribal elders, businessmen and officials from both sides to find a peaceful resolution for the crisis.

The JIRGA held the 15th day of its first meeting, which resulted in a temporary ceasefire. The Afghan delegation then traveled to Kabul and later Jalalabad for consultation with senior Afghan officials before engaging in further talks with their Pakistani counterparts.

Pakistani jirga leader Syed Jawad Hussain Kazmi said that Pakistan has made it clear that construction work will have to be stopped to succeed in the dialogue. However, Afghan officials sought extra time to discuss the issue with their leadership before making a final decision.

On Tuesday, the Afghan Geerga continued to talk to his government in Jalalabad instead of meeting the Pakistani delegation as per the plan in Turkham. However, the two sides agreed today (Wednesday) today (Wednesday) to hold a final and decisive meeting at the Turkham Border.

Both sides of the border, traders, transporters and residents await the results of these talks with anxiety, in hopes of a resolution that will restore general trade and movement. The Pakistani government has indicated that if Afghan forces agree to stop the construction, the border can be reopened immediately.

With the holding of the Seas Fire, it is expected that the final meeting of this long crisis will be a turning point. The result will determine whether the border of the Turkham opens peacefully or the tension between Pakistan and Afghanistan increases once again.