Pakistani customs authorities have issued gate passes for 26 World Food Programme (WFP) containers carrying food and essential supplies to cross into Afghanistan via the Torkham border, despite the closure of the border since October 2025 due to security concerns.

The containers, which arrived at the Torkham import terminal on Monday morning, were delayed throughout the day as officials awaited final approval from higher authorities.

Customs agents confirmed that all cleared vehicles would be allowed to proceed to Afghanistan on Tuesday after completing necessary clearance procedures.

This marks a significant development in humanitarian aid efforts, as the WFP containers are intended to provide relief to Afghan communities suffering from food shortages.The move contrasts with an earlier incident where a similar convoy of 20 containers was rejected by Afghan Taliban authorities in Kabul.

The fate of the current shipment depends on Taliban approval, highlighting ongoing challenges in cross-border aid delivery amid political and security complexities.