ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has allowed more than 700 truckloads of humanitarian supplies to enter Afghanistan through the Torkham border crossing, providing a vital lifeline to displaced families amid worsening humanitarian and economic conditions in the neighbouring country, United Nations and Pakistani officials said.
UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Pakistan Mohamed Yahya said 724 trucks carrying humanitarian cargo had crossed into Afghanistan through Torkham, with the supplies reaching families in urgent need.
“Deeply grateful to the Government of Pakistan and all those who made it possible to keep the humanitarian lifeline open. Together, we delivered,” Yahya said in a post on X on Friday.
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
— Mo Yahya (@Momalindi) August 14, 2026
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar welcomed the effort, saying Pakistan was pleased to facilitate the United Nations’ humanitarian operation and help ensure assistance reached people in need in Afghanistan.
Pakistan has kept its border crossings with Afghanistan closed to regular trade since October 2025 following a series of deadly attacks originating from Afghan territory and growing security tensions along the frontier. The restrictions have also disrupted the movement of Afghan transit cargo through the Pakistani port of Karachi.
Despite the prolonged closure, humanitarian agencies have continued efforts to deliver essential supplies to vulnerable Afghan communities. The latest movement of aid trucks through Torkham was aimed at ensuring that humanitarian assistance could reach families affected by displacement and insecurity.
The UN and other international organisations have stepped up relief operations as repeated clashes and deteriorating economic conditions in Afghanistan have forced tens of thousands of Afghans to flee their homes.
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Relations between Islamabad and Kabul have deteriorated sharply in recent months amid growing security concerns. Pakistan has repeatedly accused Afghanistan of allowing Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) terrorists to operate from Afghan territory and of supporting groups responsible for attacks inside Pakistan.
Terrorists’ attacks from Afghanistan have contributed to repeated border confrontations and disruptions in cross-border movement, further affecting trade and communities on both sides.
Against this backdrop, Pakistan’s decision to facilitate the passage of hundreds of humanitarian trucks through Torkham provides a vital channel for delivering essential assistance to Afghan civilians despite the wider restrictions on commercial traffic.
Meanwhile, Afghanistan continues to face unrest and armed resistance against the Taliban authorities, particularly in parts of the north and northeast.
Recent clashes have been reported between Taliban forces and anti-Taliban fighters in Badakhshan province, including in Zebak and Nusai districts, while opposition groups remain active in several areas.
