Pakistan Allows 724 Humanitarian Aid Trucks Into Afghanistan
Pakistan has allowed 724 trucks carrying humanitarian aid to enter Afghanistan through the Torkham crossing, as the prolonged closure of its crossings with Afghanistan has intensified humanitarian needs.
Muhammad Yahya, the UN resident and humanitarian coordinator in Pakistan, said the shipments had reached Afghanistan and were distributed to families most in need. In a post on X, he thanked the government of Pakistan and those who helped keep the route open.
Pakistan has kept its crossings with Afghanistan closed to normal trade since October 2025 following deadly clashes and rising security tensions. The situation has also disrupted the transit of Afghan goods through Karachi.
The continuation of these restrictions, along with insecurity and a worsening economic situation, has displaced tens of thousands of Afghans. During this period, the United Nations and aid agencies have sought to deliver food and other essential assistance to displaced and vulnerable families.
Ishaq Dar, Pakistan’s deputy prime minister and foreign minister, welcomed the humanitarian operation and said he was pleased that the United Nations had facilitated this important step and delivered aid to people in need in Afghanistan.
The Torkham crossing is one of the most important routes for travel and cargo between Afghanistan and Pakistan, and any disruption to it directly affects trade, transit and access to humanitarian aid.
