UN Security Council: Border Tensions Cost Afghanistan $1 Million Daily

The United Nations Security Council has stated in a new report that ongoing tensions between the Taliban administration and Pakistan—particularly along their shared border—are having serious economic and security consequences for Afghanistan.

According to the report, the closure of key trade crossings such as Torkham in Nangarhar and Spin Boldak in Kandahar has resulted in nearly $1 million in daily economic losses for Afghanistan. The situation has led to reduced trade volumes, rising prices of imported goods, and disruptions in the supply chains for food and essential items.

The Security Council added that the recent tensions are the result of direct clashes between Taliban border forces and the Pakistani military. It warned that unless the root causes of the dispute are addressed, there is a risk of escalating military confrontation between the two sides.

The international body cautioned that the continuation of such tensions not only places further pressure on Afghanistan’s already fragile economy but also threatens regional stability. The Council emphasized that the Taliban administration bears responsibility for managing and preventing the situation from deteriorating further.