The latest update reveals the reopening of the Pakistan-China Khunjerab border for travel. Following a four-month closure due to severe winter conditions, reports confirm the resumption of operations at the Khunjerab border, offering renewed prospects for both commercial activities and tourism.
Traditionally, the bilateral agreement mandates the closure of the border from December 1 to March 31 annually due to extreme cold and heavy snowfall during these months. With the reopening of this crucial border crossing, there is anticipation of increased bilateral trade and tourism between Pakistan and China.
While the closure temporarily halted trade and tourism, it’s worth noting that transportation of essential goods for Pakistan’s development projects continued unabated across the border.
Additionally, with the Khunjerab border reopening, transportation activities have resumed in border areas of Gilgit-Baltistan, notably in Sost, and the Chinese city of Tashghargan. This…