The Torkham border crossing between Afghanistan and Pakistan reopened early Saturday allowing Afghan migrants to return home after several days of closure following clashes between Taliban forces and Pakistani forces.

Authorities have not yet confirmed when the key crossing a vital route for trade and passenger movement will fully reopen.

Afghan migrants detained in Pakistan for lacking valid residence documents had been held in a camp in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa due to the shutdown.

However, commercial transport and pedestrian movement on both sides of the border remain suspended.

Abdullah Farooqi, spokesperson for the Torkham Border Police, said Pakistani authorities had decided to temporarily reopen the crossing only for Afghan travellers.

The prolonged closure caused widespread confusion and hardship for passengers and resulted in millions of dollars in trade losses for businesses in both countries.

Pakistani and Taliban officials are expected to meet again on 6 November in Istanbul to discuss ways to ease tensions and prevent further escalation.