Published on April 03, 2024. EST READ TIME: 2 minutes
After a four-month winter hiatus, the Pakistan-China Khunjerab border reopens, heralding renewed trade and tourism prospects between the two nations. The seasonal closure, from December 1 to March 31, aims to mitigate severe winter
conditions and heavy snowfall, as per bilateral agreement terms. The reopening, reported by The Nation, is anticipated to invigorate bilateral commerce and tourism, with uninterrupted transportation of essential goods across
the border sustaining Pakistan’s development initiatives. Alongside the Khunjerab border reopening, transportation activities resume in Gilgit-Baltistan’s border areas and the Chinese city of Tashghargan, amplifying connectivity
and economic prospects.Situated at 16,200 feet above sea level, Khunjerab Pass serves as the highest paved international border, linking Gilgit-Baltistan with China’s…