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Pakistan-China border opens after four months of closure

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GILGIT: The Pakistan-China border at Khunjarab pass opened for trade and tourism today (Monday) after being closed for four months.

According to the details, under the border agreement, the Pakistan-China border remains closed from December 1 to March 31 every year due to severe weather which makes traveling nearly impossible.

READ MORE: Khunjerab Pass Closes Due to Snowfall

Border officials said that border traffic is closed due to snowfall and cold weather under the agreement.

Authorities closed the Pakistan-China border for commercial and tourism activities. However, there is an exchange of traffic used for development works at the country level.

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