PESHAWAR – The Torkham trade route between Pakistan and Afghanistan is set to be reopened today (Wednesday) after a hiatus of 25 days.
The head of the Pakistani Jirga, Javad Hussain Kazmi, stated that the Afghan authorities have agreed to end the disputed construction at the border.
Kazmi added that a flag meeting will be held at the Torkham border at 9 am between the officials of the both sides, and after the meeting, the trade route will be opened.
He further stated that the ceasefire will remain in place until the JCC meeting. Pakistani security authorities have also expressed satisfaction with the decision made by Afghan authorities.
The closure of the Torkham border has plunged the annual trade volume between Pakistan and…
