QUETTA: Pak-Afghan border reopened after closure of 23 days in view of the month of Ramazan. The border was closed following the aggression of Afghan forces in which civilian population was targeted by the Afghan Forces.

Sector Commander Brigadier Nadeem Suhail said that the border was reopened following repeated requests of the Afghan forces in honour of Ramzan.

According to the details, a tribal Jirga was held in which the tribal notables and representatives of political parties also participated along with the security forces. The high-ups of the security echelons of Afghanistan were also present on the occasion.  Addressing to the Jirga, Brigadier Nadeem Suhail said that to protect the Pakistani traders, the border was closed as Pakistani traders were harassed by Afghan forces in Afghani territory.

Commissioner Quetta Division Amjid Ali also addressed to the Jirga and said that he pays tributes to the tribal people of bordering town who have always sided with the security forces, adding that each individual have to pay regard to the country first as everyone belongs to this country. He also prayed for the ones who lost their lives in this incident. Pak-Afghan border now remains open for all sorts of trade and transport since 3:00 p.m. On the occasion, Pakistani and Afghani high-ups were also present.

APP adds: Pakistan on Saturday re-opened Friendship (FS) gate with Afghanistan at Chaman on humanitarian grounds on the eve of holy month of Ramazan.

This step was taken following request from the Afghan authorities, Inter Services Public Relations here said.

After the Chaman incident, Pakistan has its area under effective control having pushed back Afghan Border police troops.

Meanwhile, Census process had already been completed on the Pakistani side of the divided villages.

It has been agreed upon by Pakistan authorities that cease fire shall continue to be maintained and no border violation will be acceptable and Pakistani troops will maintain its positions along International Border in Killi Luqman and Killi Jahangir on Pakistani side of the border.