Summary The border will open at Torkham and Angoor Adda on March 7 and 8
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Pakistani authorities have decided to open border with Afghanistan for two days, March 7 and 8 to allow movement of valid visa-holding nationals amidst tensions.
Advisor to Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs and National Security, Sartaj Aziz has informed Afghanistan Ambassador about the decision.
According to the details, Sartaj Aziz telephoned the Afghan Ambassador to inform him about the development. The border is to be opened in Torkham and Angoor Adda in Chaman area.
Security authorities concerned on both the sides have been informed about the forthcoming cross-border movement.
Border with Afghanistan was sealed until further order after over five attacks in Lahore, Quetta, Peshawar, Sehwa Sharif and other areas rocked Pakistan last month.
At least 88 persons were martyred in Sehwan Sharif suicide blast in shrine of Lal Shahbaz Qalandar while 14 persons lost their lives in Lahore attack.
Pakistani authorities demanded off the Afghan government to hand over 76 wanted terrorists and take action against terror outfits operating from there.
Unprovoked firing from Afghan troops at the border has claimed lives of five Pakistani soldiers. One soldier was targeted in Khyber Agency while four in Mohmand Agency.
Pakistan has lodged protest with Afghanistan over the uncalled for aggression.
Afghan Deputy High Commissioner was summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs today in this regard.
