Pak closes key border crossing with Afghanistan after reports of Taliban seizing nearby area

The crossing point in Spin Boldak in Afghanistan along the bordering Pakistani town of Chaman is a crucial one as heavy trade is carried on between the two countries from this point.

Pakistan has closed down its key border crossing with Afghanistan in Balochistan province following reports of Taliban fighters taking control of an important border crossing point Spin Boldak in Afghanistan, a senior official said on Wednesday. Chaman Assistant Commissioner Arif Kakar confirmed to the media that the Friendship Gate crossing at the Chaman border with Afghanistan has been closed.