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.
