Pakistan government takes key decision over Torkham border
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*ISLAMABAD - The Torkham border crossing between Afghanistan and Pakistan will 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 Islamabad and serves as a major transportation and shipping site.
According to Pakistani officials, the border crossing will be operational 24/7 for two to three weeks before Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan formally inaugurate it.
Afghan officials welcomed the move by Pakistan, saying Afghanistan want to have close business relations with all of its neighboring countries.
