ISLAMABAD - Pakistan's Ambassador to Afghanistan Mansoor Ahmad Khan says Chaman-Boldak border has been reopened. In a tweet on Tuesday, the Ambassador said pedestrians and trade vehicles have started crossing the border. The border was closed by the Taliban almost a month ago. Reportedly, the reopening follows an agreement reached between Pakistani and Afghan authorities a day earlier.

He said we welcome Afghan fruit trucks moving to Pakistan. Mansoor Ahmad Khan asked the authorities on both sides to devote their energies to ensure smooth movement of people and trade vehicles. In another tweet, Ambassador Mansoor Ahmad Khan said Pakistan has waived off visa processing charges by NADRA for Afghan citizens upto December 31.