Tag: Torkham

253,068 people repatriated through KP borders: Home Deptt

PESHAWAR, Dec 03 (APP):The repatriation of people to Afghanistan continued as 253,068 people returned until December 2 through three border points in Khyber Pakthunkhwa (KP). According to the KP Home Department, 248,890 people were repatriated through Torkham, 3,479 people through Angor Adda Waziristan, and 698 people via Kharlachi Kurram district. A total of 5064 people,… Continue reading 253,068 people repatriated through KP borders: Home Deptt

Mega KPEC project under construction in district Khyber: Dr Aamir

PESHAWAR, Dec 01 (APP)::KP Minister for Industries, Commerce, Technical Education and Newly Merged Districts (NMDs) Affairs, Dr Aamir Abdullah has said that a mega communication sector project of Khyber Pass Economic Corridor comprising a wide expressway from Torkham to Peshawar is under construction, which will also be connected to the motorway. He expressed these views… Continue reading Mega KPEC project under construction in district Khyber: Dr Aamir

43 Afghan families deported from Attock

ATTOCK, Nov 03 (APP): At least 43 Afghan families from two different holding centers of Attock were dispatched to Torkham border for their repartition to Afghanistan on Friday. Before dispatch, a team of male and female doctors medically examined these immigrants at holding centres.  The caravan was provided foolproof security arrangements and was escorted by… Continue reading 43 Afghan families deported from Attock

Pakistan can’t allow misuse of Afghan transit trade agreement: FO

ISLAMABAD, Sep 11 (APP): Pakistan on Monday said that for the last several decades, it had facilitated Afghan transit trade and would continue to do so, however, it could not allow the misuse of the agreement. The Foreign Office spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch, in response to a statement by the Afghan Ministry of Foreign Affairs on… Continue reading Pakistan can’t allow misuse of Afghan transit trade agreement: FO

Challenges in clearing reverse & empty Afghan Transit Trade containers at Torkham border terminal

PESHAWAR, Aug 31 (APP):The efficient clearance of cargo at border terminals is crucial for smooth trade operations between Pakistan and Afghanistan. However, the slow clearance of reverse or empty Afghan Transit Trade (ATT) containers at the Torkham Border Terminal has become a significant concern. Official sources told APP on Thursday that the priority of vehicles… Continue reading Challenges in clearing reverse & empty Afghan Transit Trade containers at Torkham border terminal

PM grieved over loss of lives in land-sliding incident near Torkham

ISLAMABAD, Apr 18 (APP):Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday expressed sorrow and grief over the loss of lives and property in a land-sliding incident near Torkham area of District Khyber. The prime minister prayed to Allah Almighty for the elevation of ranks of those killed in the incident. He also expressed condolence with their families.… Continue reading PM grieved over loss of lives in land-sliding incident near Torkham

Sajid Turi visits Pak-Afghan Torkham Border

ISLAMABAD, Dec 7 (APP): Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development Sajid Hussain Turi on Wednesday visited Pakistan-Afghanistan border at Torkham, District Khyber where he was briefed in a meeting about matters related to import, export, trade opportunities, humanitarian relief, e-visa, the border situation and others. The meeting was attended by officials of… Continue reading Sajid Turi visits Pak-Afghan Torkham Border

Afghan children with heart diseases arrive in Pakistan for treatment

ISLAMABAD, Jun 17 (APP): The first batch of Afghan children with congenital heart diseases (CHD) arrived on Friday at Torkham border from Kabul to receive medical treatment in Pakistan. The CHD-affected children arrived at the Torkham border along with their parents. The children and their families were received by Chairman Pak Afghan Cooperation Forum Habib… Continue reading Afghan children with heart diseases arrive in Pakistan for treatment

Dr. Ashfaq for achieving revenue target of Rs 8 trillion by June, 2023

Dr. Ashfaq for achieving revenue target of Rs 8 trillion by June, 2023

ISLAMABAD, Jan 26 (APP):Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Dr Ashfaq Ahmed on Wednesday hinted for achieving revenue target of Rs 8 trillion by 2023 as it would set the country’s economy in a new direction. He said that Prime Minister Imran Khan has his own vision for revenue collection and economic development in the… Continue reading Dr. Ashfaq for achieving revenue target of Rs 8 trillion by June, 2023

Pakistan ambassador assures Afghan traders removal of bottlenecks at Torkham, Chaman borders

KABUL, Aug 24 (APP):A delegation of Pak-Afghan Joint Chambers of Commerce and Industry on Tuesday called on Pakistan’s ambassador to Afghanistan Mansoor Ahmed Khan here and discussed with him problems facing the Afghan traders at Torkham, Chaman borders and Karachi Port. The ambassador assured the delegation that Pakistan government would provide full support to the… Continue reading Pakistan ambassador assures Afghan traders removal of bottlenecks at Torkham, Chaman borders

Pakistan closes Torkham border due to COVID-19 pandemic

ISLAMABAD, Jul 6 (APP): Pakistan on Tuesday closed its Torkham border for all kinds of movement due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on directives of the National Command and Operation Center (NCOC). ”The Torkham border has been closed for all kinds of movement from today (July 6) as per the instructions issued by the NCOC… Continue reading Pakistan closes Torkham border due to COVID-19 pandemic

Embassy arranges repatriation of 4,000 stranded Pakistanis in Kabul

ISLAMABAD, July 5 (APP): The Embassy of Pakistan in Kabul has made arrangements for repatriation of around 4,000 Pakistanis who had been stranded there owing to the closure of flights to Saudi Arabia. The Pakistani citizens would be repatriated to Torkham, on special directives of Prime Minister Imran Khan to help the Pakistanis stranded abroad.… Continue reading Embassy arranges repatriation of 4,000 stranded Pakistanis in Kabul

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