Afghan Voices: Life on the Pakistan Border

At Torkham—one of Asia's busiest border crossings—Afghans share raw stories of resilience amid shifting regional dynamics. CGTN interviews reveal three key threads weaving through daily life:

Healthcare Beyond Borders

\"I traveled 12 hours for my daughter’s surgery,\" said one father, highlighting limited medical access in Afghanistan. Many cross into Pakistan for lifesaving treatments unavailable locally.

Family Ties Tested

Strict visa policies force families to reunite in border zones. \"My brother can’t enter Afghanistan,\" shared a tearful woman clutching childhood photos.

Economic Survival

From porters earning $3/day to traders navigating currency fluctuations, work here is gritty. \"This checkpoint feeds my family,\" said a 19-year-old loading trucks.

While opinions on political solutions varied, all interviewees emphasized one need: stability to rebuild lives. Their collective voice? Hope persists—but time is running thin.

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Afghan Voices: Afghans on the border with Pakistan

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