The Pakistani authorities have actually designated a brand-new 26-member jirga to hold more talks in Afghanistan over resuming Torkham border after the preliminary of talks hit a stalemate last week.
Torkham crossing was closed practically a month back when Pakistan border officials opposed the restoration and renovation of a security check post on the Afghan side.
Sources informed Pakistan&& s Dawn news outlet that the brand-new jirga would include 26 members, including experienced and prominent tribal seniors and local traders who are mostly members of Khyber Chamber of Commerce and Industry.The source informed Dawn talks could resume today, Monday March 17.
Torkham, an essential border crossing in between Pakistan and Afghanistan in the Khyber District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, stayed closed for the 24th day on Monday amid rising issues among traders of both nations who have suffered enormous losses due to the closure.
The crossing was closed on February 21 after escalation of stress in between the border forces on both sides.
During subsequent exchanges of fire, 3 Afghan soldiers passed away while 8 Pakistani paramilitary troops likewise sustained injuries.Customs sources have actually stated trade suspension is triggering an approximated day-to-day loss of $3 million in bilateral trade adding that over the very first 20 days, around $60 million in trade was lost.Torkham Border Crossing helps with the daily motion of around 10,000 people to Afghanistan and is a key trade route in between the two nations.
Over 5,000 trucks, consisting of those carrying disposable items, are currently stranded, causing heavy monetary losses.
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