You are currently viewing Torkham border not closed: Authorities

Torkham border not closed: Authorities

PESHAWAR: The authorities at Torkham Border Wednesday said the border was opened for crossings and all kinds of trade activities as no such notification regarding closure of the border was received so far.

The authorities said activities on both sides of the border were underway and trade vehicles were allowed to cross the border from both sides.

The vehicle clearance process was also underway at the border, the authorities said adding there was no reality in reports that the border has been closed.

However, the authorities said as soon as any notification for closure of the border was received, it will be closed till further orders.

Tags: ,

M M Alam

M. M. Alam is a Pakistan-based working journalist since 1981. Karachi University faculty gold medalist Alam began his career four decades ago by writing for Dawn, Pakistan’s highest circulating English daily. He has worked for region’s leading publications, global aviation periodicals including Rotors (of USA) and vetted New York Times as permanent employee of daily Express Tribune. Alam regularly covers international aviation and defense-related events including Salon Du Bourget (France), Farnborough (United Kingdom), Dubai (UAE). Alam has reported thousands of events and interviewed hundreds of people in Pakistan, UAE, EU, UK and USA. Being Francophone Alam also coordinates with a number of French publications.