US and Pakistani Citizens Banned from Wakhan Corridor

DID Press: Afghanistan caretaker government banned the entry of U.S. and Pakistani citizens into the Wakhan Corridor – a remote northeastern region of Afghanistan bordering China.

Authorities cited growing security concerns and escalating tensions with Pakistan as key reasons behind the decision.

The corridor, which serves as a potential access route to China and Central Asia, holds significant geographic and strategic importance.

In recent months, social media accounts linked to Pakistan’s military had suggested that Islamabad might seek control of the Wakhan Corridor to secure direct access to Central Asia via Tajikistan—sparking concern in Kabul.

The ban is seen as both a response to these perceived threats and a measure to assert stronger control over Afghanistan’s borders.

Analysts warn the move could further strain Kabul’s relations with Islamabad and Washington while adding to the region’s already fragile security situation.