Pak-Afghan Ghulam Khan border crossing reopens for trade.

PESHAWAR -- The Pakistan-Afghanistan Ghulam Khan border crossing in North Waziristan reopened on Monday after remaining closed for three months.

The transportation of goods vehicles has resumed under the coronavirus SOPs, according to Tehsildar Ghaniur Rehman.

All arrangements have been made at the border crossing to prevent the spread of the deadly virus, he said.

Pakistan closed its border with Iran and Afghanistan in early March amid fears of coronavirus outbreak in the country.

North Waziristan Deputy Commissioner Shahid Ali said the decision to reopen the border crossing was made after successful talks with Afghan officials late Sunday.

Under the new arrangement, people from both sides...

To continue reading

Request your trial

VLEX uses login cookies to provide you with a better browsing experience. If you click on 'Accept' or continue browsing this site we consider that you accept our cookie policy. ACCEPT