Pakistan allows WFP aid containers to enteraid containers to enter Afghanistan via Torkham border
Pakistan allowed 21 of 26 World Food Programme aid containers to cross into Afghanistan via the Torkham border on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, despite the border gates having officially closed for the day.
Customs agents issued gate passes late in the evening to ensure the delivery of essential food supplies to vulnerable Afghan populations. This humanitarian gesture matters because it sustains a critical food pipeline for a nation facing severe economic hardship and helps prevent further malnutrition in a crisis.
Pakistanan Authorities
Pakistanan authorities and customs officials view the decision as a necessary humanitarian gesture to support Afghan civilians facing food insecurity, prioritizing the delivery of essential World Food Programme supplies despite official gate closures.
Afghan Communities
Afghan humanitarian groups and local communities in the border region see the entry of these aid vehicles as a vital lifeline, providing critical food supplies to populations struggling with economic hardship and displacement after the gates reopened late in the evening.
- The Torkham border has historically been a major entry point for over 70% of goods moving between Pakistan and Afghanistan since the 1970s.
- Afghanistan ranked among the top five countries globally for food insecurity in 2025 due to prolonged conflict and economic isolation.
- The World Food Programme operates in more than 80 countries, delivering food assistance to approximately 100 million people annually.
