Pak-Afghan border crossing at Torkham reopens after negotiations

Pak-Afghan border crossing at Torkham reopens after negotiations
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Islamabad (Web Desk): Pak-Afghan border crossing at Torkham reopened after 10 days on Tuesday for commercial consignments.

The decision was made in a meeting between Afghan Consul General and Pakistani authorities in Peshawar, the Radio Pakistan reported.

According to customs authorities, the first cargo vehicle has entered Pakistan through Torkham border crossing.

Afghan drivers of commercial vehicles have been given visa and passport relaxation till March 31.

No cargo vehicle will be allowed entry into Pakistan without travelling documents from April 1.

The border was closed on January 13 after the federal government decided that no commercial vehicle will be allowed entry into Pakistan without valid travelling documents.