Pakistan: Officials suspend passenger movement through Torkham border crossing as of July 6

Event

Pakistani officials have suspended passenger movement through the border checkpoint in Torkham, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, as of July 6 due to COVID-19 concerns. The checkpoint borders Nangarhar Province in eastern Afghanistan. It is unclear whether the policy also affects goods transport and when the measure is in place until.

Authorities will probably maintain heightened security measures, including setting up roadblocks and stationing additional personnel, around the checkpoint. Transport and business disruptions are likely. Businesses that transport goods through the checkpoint may face shipping delays.

The affected area is around 47 km (29 miles) west-northwest of Peshawar, Pakistan, and about 69 km (43 miles) east-southeast of Jalalabad, Afghanistan.

Advice

Follow all official instructions. Reconfirm all travel arrangements. Plan for transport disruptions and possible ground shipping delays; seek alternative routes and shipping methods for time-sensitive cargo.