PESHAWAR (Pajhwok): Pakistan, citing security threats. The crossing in Kharlach area of Kurram Agency has been closed since Friday.
The border was shut in the wake of a suicide attack on a check-post in the area, wounding two security personnel. The closure has created difficulties for both Afghan and Pakistan transporters.
The Express Tribune cites an unnamed official as saying the border would remain closed till Afghanistan assured Pakistan of serious efforts to control such attacks by militants.
“We have closed the Kharlach check . . .
