Khunjerab Pass opened for Pakistan-China trade after 3 years

World Apr, 3 2023
Khunjerab Pass opened for Pakistan-China trade after 3 years
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BEIJING: Khunjerab Pass major trade route between Pakistan and China was re-opened after closure of almost three years in wake of coronavirus pandemic. Pass that connects Gilgit-Baltistan with China’s Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous region was closed in year 2020 after spread of Covid-19 outbreak.

According to official sources, Chinese authorities have shared letter with Pakistani officials regarding reopening of pass for trade.

Port authorities on Chinese side of Khunjerab Pass have been instructed to take all necessary measures regarding Covid-19 before start of arrival of goods from Pakistan.

Similarly, Pakistani border authorities have also been instructed to take all measures regarding Covid-19, ensuring containment of disease.

Published in The Daily National Courier, April, 03 2023

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