CHAMAN: The key border crossing between Pakistan and Afghanistan at Chaman has been officially reopened after a temporary closure prompted by an explosion.
The blast occurred on Thursday night in a parking lot near the border area. In response, Pakistani authorities closed the border on Friday morning for investigation and to ensure security. Officials have since collected evidence from the scene.
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By Friday evening, the border was reopened, allowing normal activities to resume. Pedestrian traffic and crucial trade movements have restarted. Authorities have confirmed that operations, including passport-based travel and trade, will continue as usual on Saturday.
Additionally, the reopening has allowed for the return of Afghan refugees who had been stranded at the border due to the closure.
