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PM to inaugurate 24/7 Torkham border crossing today

PM to inaugurate 24/7 Torkham border crossing today
September 18, 2019
ISLAMABAD (92 News) – Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan will formally inaugurate the opening of Pak-Afghan Torkham border crossing point for twenty-four hours today (on Wednesday). The prime minister will inaugurate to keep open Pak-Afghan border at Torkham round-the-clock, during the launching ceremony which is scheduled to be held today. Prime Minister Imran Khan is expected to be the chief guest on the occasion. The border in Khyber district is open twenty-four hours on trial basis since 2nd of this month. This decision of the present government is aimed at enhancing trade with Afghanistan and facilitating business community of the two countries. This will enhance trade with Afghanistan besides facilitating business community of the two countries. The Prime Minister will also inaugurate Pak-Afghan Friendship Hospital at Torkham. Afghan patients arriving in Pakistan via Torkham border crossing point will be provided medical facilities in the hospital. All necessary medical facilities have been arranged in the hospital. PM Imran Khan will also address tribal elders.