Pakistan’s foreign office has confirmed reports that Afghan authorities were trying to set up a border post on the Pakistani side in Torkham.

This development follows the closure of the Torkham boundary transition last Friday, which has caused significant disruptions, Express News reported.

The Foreign Office spokesman Shafqat Ali Khan confirmed these efforts during a weekly orientation that highlighted the ongoing challenges at the border.

Shafqat Ali Khan explained that Afghan authorities had tried to create a post on the Pakistani side of the border, which would have been a violation of existing protocols.

The Pakistani government has officially raised concerns with Afghan authorities and has called on them to solve the problem through dialogue and negotiations. “We have told Afghan authorities that this question can be conducted through proper discussions,” said Shafqat Ali Khan.

This attempt to establish a border post is part of a broader question of border management between the two nations. Pakistan has declared that several agencies are involved in the control of border security and ensures that no one -sided acts of any country are taken that can affect the overall security of the region.

Shafqat Ali Khan also dealt with concern about the US military equipment left behind in Afghanistan, which is reportedly used by terrorist groups.

“The advanced US weapons left in Afghanistan are now used by terrorists, and some of them are even smuggled into Pakistan,” says Shafqat Ali Khan, which further emphasizes the security threat of these weapons.

In addition, Shafqat Ali Khan confirmed that eight Pakistanis had been deported from the United States and returned to Pakistan. The details of their identities are handled by the Department of Interior and Federal Investigation Agency (FIA).

Pakistan cooperates with the US authorities to facilitate the return of these citizens.

Shafqat Ali Khan also discussed recent diplomatic commitments, including high -level visits and discussions with international leaders. He confirmed Pakistan’s obligation to strengthen his ties to countries such as Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan and UAE.

He also mentioned the importance of further dialogue about Afghanistan’s role in supporting terrorism and its continued instability.

In terms of closure of the Torkham border, Shafqat Ali Khan described it as a complex question involving multiple agencies and encouraged all parties to seek an amicable solution to avoid further disturbance. The Foreign Office continues to monitor the situation closely and is in contact with Afghan authorities to resolve the border conflict.