Torkham, Chaman borders to be opened for four days from today

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has decided to open its Torkham and Chaman border crossings for four days from today (Monday) to allow the exit of Afghan nationals wishing to go back to their country. The Foreign Office spokesperson Aisha Farooqui said in a statement that the step has been taken on a special request of the Afghan government based on humanitarian considerations and to facilitate the Afghan nationals. The statement further said 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.