The Kuchi nomads number about 2.4 million and traditionally migrate in winter from eastern and central Afghanistan to grazetheir herds in frontier areas inside Pakistan. This year, Pakistan has closed its border crossings amidtensions with its neighbour. Afghanistan accused Pakistan offailing to move against the Taliban after two attacks in Januarythat killed hundreds in the Afghan capital Kabul. Their most pressing concern was a lack of food, Komorowska said. Pakistan has closed its border crossings before, but unlike this year, Kuchis were allowed to follow their traditional grazing routes, said Komorowska.

Source: The Express Tribune February 19, 2018 14:30 UTC