INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
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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