PESHAWAR (Pajhwok): Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Monday ordered the immediate re-opening of the Pakistan border, which has been closed since Feb. 17.
The main border crossings at Torkham and Chaman were shut after a string of terrorist attacks in Pakistan killed more than 100 people. Pakistan blamed the assaults on Afghanistan-based militants.
In a statement from his office, the prime minister hoped the Afghan government would adequately address reasons for the border blockade, which has triggered howls of protest from Members You need to subscribe to view the full article. Please login or register a new account.
