Protest erupts in Pakistan's Khyber district over prolonged Torkham border closure as residents push for reopening.

Residents in Pakistan's Khyber district gathered and protested after the long‑standing closure of the Torkham border crossing remained in effect. The Torkham checkpoint, the main land route between Pakistan and Afghanistan, has been shut for an extended period, prompting local frustration. The protest happened on 3 August 2026. The demonstrators demanded that authorities reopen the border to restore trade and travel.