PAKISTAN:

The Torkham border has been reopened for the deportation of Afghan nationals residing illegally in Pakistan.

The border remained completely closed since October 11 due to heightened tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, said Deputy Commissioner Khyber Bilal Shahid. However, it has now been partially reopened, after 21 days, solely to allow for the ongoing repatriation of illegally residing Afghan nationals in Pakistan.

Deputy Commissioner Shahid said that no final decision has yet been made regarding the resumption of trade activity or general cross-border movement, which he said will remain suspended until further notice.

Hundreds of Afghan citizens have reached the Torkham Immigration Centre, according to the district administration, where officials are completing thei

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