Torkham

Torkham is a key border crossing between Pakistan and Afghanistan. It is newsworthy due to a significant escalation of conflict between the two countries in late February 2026. Recent events include Pakistan conducting airstrikes inside Afghanistan, claiming to have killed over 300 Afghan forces, and Afghanistan alleging it thwarted a Pakistani airstrike on Bagram Air Base. Pakistan has declared a state of "open war" after bombing major Afghan cities, including Kabul and Kandahar. These actions followed alleged attacks by the Afghan Taliban on Pakistani military positions, resulting in the deaths of Pakistani soldiers. Both sides accuse each other of initiating the violence near the border. The Torkham border crossing's relevance lies in its strategic importance for trade and movement between the two nations, and the clashes highlight the deteriorating security situation and heightened tensions in the region.