Torkham border to be fully functional by Aug 1st: FBR official

PESHAWAR: Pak-Afghan border at Torkham will be fully functional from August 1st, while the gates of Mohmand and Chitral borders will be opened from August 7, according to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) spokesman.

Talking to media on Friday, the spokesman said

that FBR-Khyber Pakhtunkhwa office has been informed regarding the opening of
the borders.

“In light of the federal government’s

directions, Pak-Afghan border (Torkham) would be fully functional from 1st
August,” he confirmed, adding that additional staff has been deputed at the
site.

He said the deputation of more officials of

Customs and KP Police and concerned law enforcement departments was underway at
Torkham border.

“Similarly, the gates of Pak-Afghan borders at

Mohmand, Chitral and adjoining areas would also be opened from August 7 and
suggestions for deputation of staff have been sent to concerned departments,”
he added.