Afghanistan, May 9 -- The Kharlachi border crossing between Pakistan and Afghanistan has reopened after seven months of closure due to ethnic tensions.
Officials have announced the reopening of the Kharlachi crossing after it had been closed for seven months. This announcement came from Saif-ur-Rahman Obaida, the administrative head of Dand Patan district, on Thursday, May 8.
The closure of the crossing, located at the Durand Line, was caused by ethnic clashes that escalated in the area, halting trade and transportation activities for months. The Taliban's decision to reopen the crossing is seen as a step toward resuming commercial activities between Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Obaida confirmed that the crossing would once again facilitate...