The main crossing between Pakistan and Afghanistan remained closed on Sunday for the 5th day as talks between the two countries to reopen the border remained inconclusive.

The Torkham border crossing was shut on September 6 after an exchange of fire between the Pakistan and Afghan border security forces.

The clashes were triggered by the construction of a new post along the border by the Afghan Taliban. Pakistan deems this construction as a violation of understanding between the two countries.

The Afghan Taliban said at least 2 of their border guards were killed in the exchange of fire. The border has remained shut since then.

The two sides discussed reopening the border on Sunday but ended without agreement.

Sources said the Pakistani side informed the Taliban officials that the federal government would decide to reopen the border.

There has yet to be an official word from the government over the impasse. But officials privately said Pakistan would not accept any construction of a post that challenges its territorial sovereignty.

The Afghan government on Saturday issued a statement expressing concerns over the closure of the border, saying it was causing huge losses to the business people. Kabul has sought negotiations to resolve the issue.

Hundreds of trucks and trawlers have remained stranded on both sides of the border crossing, while people who use the route for travel have also been suffering since last Wednesday.