Islamabad, The Pakistani government has implemented a new policy mandating visas for drivers of commercial vehicles entering Pakistan through the Torkham border with Afghanistan.
According to Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, the decision was made following a recent meeting between officials from Pakistan and Afghanistan at the Torkham border. The meeting focused on travel documents necessary for legal transit between the two countries. Both nations agreed on the necessity of passports and visas for drivers transiting through this border.
This new visa requirement is part of a broader strategy to enhance legal trade and security while combating smuggling activities. The measure aims to ensure that all commercial transit through the Torkham border is conducted under regulated and verifiable conditions.
The introduction of visa requirements for commercial vehicle drivers has been received positively by the trading community and truck drivers. This approval indicates recognition of the measure’s potential benefits in stabilizing trade and reinforcing border security.