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Pakistani security sources have reported that the IEA resumed construction of a border post on Monday, despite a ceasefire agreement reached by a tribal council.
This comes after Pakistan requested a halt to border facility construction near the Pak-Afghan border just a day earlier.
Sources told Afghanistan International that IEA forces restarted work on the post on 10 March, violating the peace agreement signed a day earlier.
Images from the area show that the post is located within Afghan territory, near the border fence.
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On Sunday, IEA and Pakistani officials held their first round of talks aimed at ending border clashes and reopening the Torkham crossing. During the meeting, Pakistan requested that the IEA notify Islamabad before constructing any border facilities.
According to sources, the IEA was expected to respond to Pakistan’s request by Monday. However, the reopening of Torkham crossing remains conditional on halting construction activities. The crossing has now been closed for over two weeks due to ongoing tensions.
The IEA’s actions indicate that, despite Pakistan’s pressure, they remain committed to their border projects, which could further complicate negotiations.
Border tensions have escalated, with Islamabad accusing the IEA of building posts near the border and inside Pakistani territory. The IEA, however, insists that all construction is within Afghanistan’s borders.
This news is sourced from [Afghanistan International] and is for informational purposes only.
