Afghan border to open for 6 days per week

The government on Saturday announced opening of Pakistan-Afghanistan border at Torkham and Chaman posts round the clock for six days per week.

According to a notification issued by the Ministry of Interior, the border was closed on March 27 as a precautionary measure to control spread of the Covid-19. Later, it was opened for three days a week last month.

Both the borders will remain open 24/7 for six days except from Saturday, which will be reserved for pedestrian move only. During six days when the border will be opened, unlimited number of trucks will be allowed to cross per day, while ensuring proper SOPs and guidelines for both Afghan Bilateral Trade and Afghan Transit Trade.