Islamabad, April 02, 2023 (PPI-OT):The Khunjerab Pass, a major trade route between Pakistan and China, is likely to be re-opened on Monday after a closure of almost three years in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic. All arrangements in this regard have been completed.

The closure of Khunjerab Border caused immense financial hardships to the local business community and a large number of workers were left jobless. According to protocol signed between Pakistan and China, trade and travel activities between the two countries through the Khunjerab pass will start on 1st April and close on November 30 every year.

Home Secretary Gilgit Baltistan, Rana Muhammad Saleem Afzal in a statement said the Khunjerab Pass will be opened from Monday. Deputy Commissioner Hunza on Sunday visited Khunjerab site to inspect the zero point where heavy machinery of frontier works organization is removing snow from roadside to clear it for re-opening of Pass.

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