Trade resumes as Torkham crossing reopens

Excitement and jubilation by the exhausted transporters marked the resumption of bilateral trade between Pakistan and Afghanistan via the Torkham border on Tuesday as Pakistan announced a relaxation in visa conditions for Afghan transporters till end of March.

Local custom clearing agents told Dawn that preference was given to vehicles loaded with perishable items which included oranges and potatoes from Pakistan side and onion from Afghan side.

They said that these vehicles were provided a separate lane to avoid traffic congestion at the border crossing point.

Vehicles loaded with other export and import items too were allowed to move on both sides of the border as drivers and their assistants jostled their way to their vehicles in order to secure a place in the exit route to Afghanistan after getting clearance from custom authorities.

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