At least 252 afghan nationals were handed over to afghan security forces through Torkham border in Khyber Agency as a good will gesture here on Saturday. According to security forces, Pak-Afghan Border from Chaman, Khyber Agency and Kurram Agency have been closed for the last nine days due to security concerns after series of terrorists' blast in the country therefore trade and transportation system has also been suspended.
252 afghan nationals including children and women who had stayed in Pakistan due to closure of border and were living on footpaths for one week were handed over the Afghan authorities.