KABUL, Afghanistan: The Torkham crossing at the Pak-Afghan border is set to reopen today as Pakistan relaxes travel document requirements until March 31, 2024.
This decision comes after a delegation of Afghan transporters and representatives of Chamber of Commerce met with Pakistani trade officials at Pakistan’s embassy in Kabul and requested the reopening of the Torkham border, local media reported today.
Initially, Pakistan had introduced new visa and passport requirements for drivers and their assistants, which Afghanistan rejected, leading to a discord between the two sides and the subsequent closure of trade through the crossing.
Citing the impact on trade, the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan and chamber of commerce delegation engaged in discussions with Pakistani embassy staff to seek relaxation in visa requirements.
Pakistan has now accepted the request from Afghanistan and granted a relaxation for drivers until the end of March, according to the media…