Pakistan has decided to facilitate movement of cargo trucks and containers to cross-over into Afghanistan through Torkham and Chaman border crossing points in face of Coronavirus pandemic.

Foreign Office Spokesperson Aisha Farooqui, in a statement, said the facilitation will be extended thrice a week, i.e. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, beginning from tomorrow.

The spokesperson said the step is being taken following consultations and coordination between both sides as per agreed upon protocols.

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