Terrorist attacks: Pakistan shuts down important trade route with Afghanistan

Terrorist attacks: Pakistan shuts down important trade route with Afghanistan

In the wake of last night’s tragic incident of cross border fire thatresulted in the martyrdom of three Pakistani soldiers in general areaDewagar in North Waziristan district, the Pak-Afghan transit trade routehas been closed for all kinds of trade and commuting activity.

The authorities on Saturday shut link theGhulam Khan Gate for all kinds of traffic which includes trade and commute,as a result of last night’s cross border misadventure by the Afghanterrorists.

Long queues of haulers which transport vegetables, fruit and other vehiclesrunning other commercial errands on both sides of the borders could be seen.

The Pak-Afghan trade organization demanded of the authorities toimmediately open the gate. They feared that their merchandise whichconsists of perishable food items would be spoiled in the standing lorries.