IBTimes: Pakistan, Afghanistan deploy tanks, troops at border crossing over fencing dispute
Tensions over fencing disputes along the Torkham border crossing between Pakistan and Afghanistan have led to both sides deploying tanks and troops in the region in recent days. The border has remained closed for the last three days due to tensions, leaving thousands stranded on both sides, according to local media.
The dispute began when Pakistan started fencing some parts of the border to prevent illegal crossings, but Afghanistan objected to the move. Negotiators from both sides reportedly held a meeting to resolve the issue on Friday, but were unable to break the deadlock.
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WNU Editor: The border is now open .... Pakistan and Afghanistan have reopened a major border crossing that was closed for three days over Pakistan's construction of a fence near the disputed frontier (Daily Reporter) .... but if they cannot agree to where a fence should be put, how can they then work together to defeat the Taliban. It looks like they cannot.
More News On The Border Tensions Between Afghanistan And Pakistan
More troops deployed along Torkham as Pak-Afghan tensions escalates -- Khaama Press
Border fencing escalates Pakistan-Afghanistan tension -- AL Jazeera
Pakistan, Afghanistan deploy tanks as fencing dispute escalates -- DAWN
Pakistan Closes Main Border Crossing With Afghanistan -- VOA
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