Transporters suffer as Torkham border remains closed
KHYBER: The continuous closure of the Torkham border since October 13 has multiplied the woes of hundreds of stranded transporters, with many running short of money while others suffering from physical and psychological issues, it has been learnt.
Local and Afghan transporters stranded on the road leading to Torkham border said that roughly around 4,000 to 5,000 vehicles, loaded with multiple trade goods, were awaiting the reopening of the border with no definite date in sight in the near future about resumption of trading relations between the two ‘hostile’ neighbours.
They said that they were now faced with numerous issues, including........





















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