he Ghulam Khan border crossing between Afghanistan and Pakistan was closed to passengers and medical patients on Friday, according to local sources in Afghanistan’s Khost province.

Residents told Afghanistan International that Pakistani authorities shut the crossing to pressure Afghans into obtaining visas for entry. The closure has sparked concern among local travellers, particularly those seeking urgent medical treatment in Pakistan.

Neither Pakistani nor Taliban officials have commented publicly on the move.

Local sources said that, until now, patients were permitted to cross the border using a “temporary travel pass.” It remains unclear whether the current closure extends to commercial vehicles or trade-related transport.