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Afghanistan reacts strongly over Torkham gate

Pakistan insisted that it was constructed on Pakistani territory, aimed at curbing illegal cross-border movement

Our Correspondent August 02, 2016

a member of pakistan 039 s frontier corps uses binoculars to survery the border region outside torkham pakistan june 16 2016 photo reuters

A member of Pakistan's Frontier Corps uses binoculars to survery the border region outside Torkham, Pakistan June 16, 2016. PHOTO: REUTERS

ISLAMABAD: Afghanistan on Monday angrily reacted to the construction of a gate at Torkham border and said Pakistan’s decision is inappropriate and violates the previous agreements.

Pakistan Army provides treatment to ailing Afghan soldier

Officials in Khyber tribal region formal inauguration is likely to be held on August 8. The opening of “Bab-e-Pakistan” was previously scheduled on August 1 but was postponed, local sources said.

Afghan and Pakistani forces were involved in exchange of fire in June after Afghanistan raised objections on the construction of the gate that caused casualties on both sides.

Pakistani officials insisted that it was constructed on Pakistani territory and was aimed at curbing illegal cross-border movement.

Firing at Torkham border left nine Pakistani civilians injured

Both sides later declared ceasefire and agreed on the formation of a bilateral mechanism to discuss all issues related to border security.

Senior Pakistani and Afghan military officials met for the first time in Kabul last week to discuss technical aspects of the border security and other affairs.

Published in The Express Tribune, August 2^nd, 2016.