Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to increase cross-border trade by allowing 900 commercial trucks to cross the Torkham border each day.
The agreement was reached at a meeting of the Pakistan-Afghanistan Border Management Committee held at the Torkham border on Friday.
Pakistani officials said that the slow pace of customs clearance was causing losses to traders from both countries. They urged the Taliban to reduce the duration of the customs clearance break, which is currently from 2 a.m. to 10 a.m.
The Taliban has not yet commented on the agreement.
The increase in cross-border trade is seen as a positive development for both countries. It could help to boost economic growth and create jobs in both Afghanistan and Pakistan.
The Torkham border is the busiest border crossing between Afghanistan and Pakistan. It is used by thousands of people and trucks every day.
The agreement to increase cross-border trade is a sign of improving relations between the two countries. The Taliban has said that it is committed to developing trade and investment with Pakistan.
The agreement is also seen as a way to address the economic challenges facing Afghanistan. The country is struggling to recover from decades of war and conflict.
