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Govt announces reopening of Pak-Afghan border; trucks allowed to pass through 6 days a week

Published May 16, 2020
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The government has announced the reopening of the Pak-Afghan border after a closure of nearly two months, Radio Pakistan reported.

The border will remain open for all days of the week. There will be no limit on the number of trucks allowed to pass through from Monday to Friday and on Sunday. Saturdays will be reserved for movement of people through the border.

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