*ISLAMABAD – The Torkham border crossing between Afghanistan and Pakistanwill remain operational round-the-clock on a trial basis from Monday,Pakistani officials announced on Sunday.*
Torkham is one of the busiest ports of entry between Kabul and Islamabadand serves as a major transportation and shipping site.
According to Pakistani officials, the border crossing will be operational24/7 for two to three weeks before Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khanformally inaugurate it.
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Afghan officials welcomed the move by Pakistan, saying Afghanistan want tohave close business relations with all of its neighboring countries.
