Daily Times

KHYBER AGENCY: The Torkham border was reopened for all kinds of movement following successful talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan officials.

The border was closed down in the aftermath of grenade attacks from Afghan side into Pakistan the other day.

The development came after a flag meeting among officials of Pakistan and Afghanistan at Torkham bordering area on Saturday.

According to official sources, Sector Commander Brigadier Arshad Khan, Khyber Rifles Commandant Colonel Farrukh Humayun, Wing Commander Lieutenant Colonel Mubashir and Landi Kotal Assistant Political Agent (APA) Niaz Muhammad represented Pakistan, while Colonel Nisar, Commander Amin Jan and Muhammad Qasim participated from Afghan side in the dialogue.

Officials of the both countries discussed the recent situation at the border and reviewed the security measures adopted on the border by the Pakistan and Afghan officials.

The Pakistan officials apprised the Afghan officials of the incident that left eight persons, including six Frontier Constabulary (FC) soldiers injured two days ago. They demanded of Afghanistan to handover those involved in the crime.

The Afghan border security officials assured unconditional support to Pakistan and stressed for early opening of Torkham border.

Afghan officials clarified that militants were enemies of both the countries and stressed the need for combined efforts to wipe out them.

Published in Daily Times, September 17^th 2017.