Pakistan to allow Afghan nationals to return home: Foreign Office.

ISLAMABAD -- The Foreign Office on Saturday said Islamabad, at the request of the government of Afghanistan, will allow Afghan nationals to return home through two land border crossings with the eastern neighbour.

'At the special request of the government of Afghanistan and based on humanitarian considerations, Pakistan has decided to allow the exit of Afghan nationals in Pakistan wishing to go back to their country,' the FO said in a statement.

The FO said the Torkham and Chaman land border crossings will be opened for a specific period from April 6 to April 9 to facilitate Afghan nationals.

'As a neighbour and in view of fraternal bilateral relations, Pakistan remains in abiding solidarity with the people of Afghanistan, particularly at this time of global pandemic,' it said.

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