Special Assistant to KP CM on Excise, Taxation and Narcotics Control, Ghazan Jamal said here on Thursday that round the clock opening of Torkham border had boosted the trade and economic activities.

He expressed these views during a visit to Torkham border where he took round to various sections and inspected facilities made by the border management.

Accompanied by officials of the provincial government, officials of relevant federal organizations and security personnel, he was apprised about progress of trade activities following opening of Torkam border for round the clock.

The officials informed that opening of Torkham border for 24 hours had not only created convenience for people but also boosted trade activities on both sides of the border.

He was informed that people and trade vehicles were being facilitated round the clock on the border in light of directives of the provincial and federal governments.

Ghazan Jamal said Torkham border had regained its past glory as result of interest evinced by Prime Minister and federal and provincial governments. He said that round the clock opening of Torkham border had greatly facilitated people in addition to giving impetus to trade activities in the region.

He said the provincial government would utilize more resources for beautification of the border and provision of more facilities to people.

Copyright Business Recorder, 2020

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