Afghan Taliban criticises closure of main border crossing with Pakistan

The Afghan Taliban criticised the closure of its main border crossing with Pakistan this week after clashes between security forces, saying the halt in trade would see heavy losses for businesses.
The busy Torkham border crossing closed on Wednesday after Pakistani and Afghan Taliban forces started firing at each other, according to local officials.
Taliban administration’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement late on Saturday, “The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan deems the closure of Torkham gate and opening of fire on Afghan security forces by the Pakistani side contrary to good neighbourliness.”
The statement said the incident had started after Pakistani security forces fired at Afghan Taliban forces fixing an old security outpost near the border.
Hundreds of trucks laden with goods have been halted and traders have complained that trade is affected.