The most important border crossing between Pakistan and Afghanistan in Torkham was opened Wednesday after being closed for 26 days due to a dispute over the construction of a controversial checkpoint of Kabul.

Last vehicle movement through the trading corridor resumed with operations that began in full swing at. 4pm, the sources confirmed.

However, the pedestrian movement will remain suspended for at least two to three days more due to damage caused by the immigration system during the recent cross -border firing of Afghan forces.

The border was reopened after a series of Jirgas involving the tribe’s oldest, religious scholars and dealers from both sides. Sources who know the negotiations said that the Afghan Taliban ultimately admitted Pakistan’s demands to stop working with the disputed checkpoint.

A flag meeting between officials in both countries was held on Wednesday before the reopening of the vital trade route.

Official sources said the customs staff were asked to report to service on Wednesday morning.

In addition, repairs on the FIA ​​container scanner – used at pedestrian distance – have begun. When the scanner is operational, pedestrian movement across the border will also resume.

Authorities have decided to limit pedestrian trips until the immigration system is fully repaired. For the moment, only Afghan patients who require urgent medical assistance are authorized to enter Pakistan, says security sources.

With the reopening of the trade route, bilateral trade has resumed and the Pakistani truck carrying goods has begun to enter Afghanistan.

Similarly, Afghan trucks filled with imported goods have begun to cross to Pakistan.

Security staff and government staff have been implemented at the junction to ensure even operation. The Torkham trade route is a crucial part of bilateral trade that facilitates the movement of about 1,500 trucks daily.

According to customs sources, trade via Torkham contributes on average $ 3 million per year. Day to Pakistan’s National Ministry of Finance. Meanwhile, the total daily trading volume between the two countries is estimated through this route to about $ 1.5 billion.

It is worth noting that local oldest, religious scholars and members of the Chamber of Commerce together with an Afghan delegation held two formal meetings during this period and suggested confidence -building measures to reopen the border.

Malik Tajuddin and Shah Khalid Shinwari, who were part of the Pakistani delegation, said that Afghan officials were invited to implement a ceasefire to build trust.

In addition, they were asked to stop the construction of a checkpoint at the disputed place before reopening the border.