Torkham Border Preparations Underway Following Pakistan-Afghanistan Ceasefire Agreement

Preparations are underway to reopen the Torkham border between Pakistan and Afghanistan following an agreement to an immediate ceasefire reached during talks mediated by Qatar and Turkey in Doha, Qatar. The reopening aims to restore usual trade and movement of people between the two countries.

Border Infrastructure and Operations Restoration

According to sources, National Logistics Cell (NLC) officials have reinstalled import and export scanners at the border crossing. Restoration and cleaning work is also underway at the facility. Customs and other border officials have been assigned duties and are present at the border crossing, with border authorities involved in preparations for the reopening.

Key Points

• Mediation location: Doha, Qatar
• Mediating countries: Qatar and Turkey
• Reinstalled infrastructure: Import and export scanners by National Logistics Cell (NLC) officials
• Border personnel: Customs and border officials assigned to duties
• Objective: Reopen Torkham border for usual trade and movement of people
• Agreement: Immediate ceasefire between Pakistan and Afghanistan

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