ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has allowed 724 truckloads of humanitarian relief cargo to cross into Afghanistan through the Torkham border crossing in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, providing a vital lifeline to families in need, according to United Nations and Pakistani officials.
UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Pakistan Mohamed Yahya confirmed in a post on X that 724 trucks carrying humanitarian cargo had crossed into Afghanistan through Torkham and reached families who needed assistance the most.
724 trucks of humanitarian cargo have crossed into Afghanistan through Torkham, reaching families who need it most. Deeply grateful to the Government of Pakistan & all those who made it possible to keep the humanitarian lifeline open. Together, we delivered. 🇵🇰🇦🇫 pic.twitter.com/1eFX0tSvpP
“Deeply grateful to the Government of Pakistan and all those who made it possible to keep the humanitarian lifeline open. Together, we delivered,” he said.
Pakistan has kept its border crossings with Afghanistan closed for all kinds of trade since October 2025 following a series of deadly clashes and heightened security tensions. The shutdown also halted the movement of Afghan transit cargo through Karachi.
The border closure, coupled with repeated clashes and a worsening economic situation, has forced tens of thousands of Afghans to leave their homes, while the United Nations and other international agencies have continued efforts to provide “life-saving food” to displaced Afghan families.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar responded to Yahya’s post, saying: “Glad to have facilitated this important humanitarian effort by the United Nations and also to ensure assistance for the brethren in need in Afghanistan!”
