Ghulam Khan
For the Indian painter, see Ghulam Ali Khan. For the former President of Pakistan, see Ghulam Ishaq Khan. For the Pakistani politician, see Ghulam Sarwar Khan.
Ghulam Khan (Urdu: غلام خان) is town in North Waziristan, FATA, Pakistan. Ghulam Khan is on the border between Pakistan and Afghanistan. It is the third most important border crossing point between Pakistan and Afghanistan, after Chaman and Torkham.
On Sept 25, 2008, as an indication of escalating tensions between nations, Pakistani forces fired warning shots at the American aircraft after they crossed into Pakistan’s territory in the area of Saidgai, in North Waziristan’s Ghulam Khan region.
Coordinates: 33°08′38″N 70°01′26″E / 33.14389°N 70.02389°E
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