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Angoor Adda gate likely to reopen

Our Correspondent
Friday, Jan 17, 2025

WANA: The Pak-Afghan border at Angoor Adda crossing is set to reopen for trade after 15 months of closure, marking a significant milestone for the region’s struggling economy.

The announcement, made by the Ahmadzai Wazir tribe and organisers of an ongoing sit-in, aims to restore commercial activities between Pakistan and Afghanistan, offering a lifeline to local traders and businesses. While the decision has been welcomed by various quarters, the sit-in against visa and passport regulations remains in place. The protesters argue the imposed requirements disproportionately affect tribes residing on both sides of the border, disrupting their lives and hindering long-standing cross-border connections.