Daily loss of more than 68 crores to national exchequer, difficulties for drivers of goods vehicles. Photo: Web
Torkham: Commercial activities remained suspended at the Torkham border on the 9th day as a result of which the fruits and vegetables on hundreds of vehicles parked on both sides of the border started to spoil.
Cargo truck drivers are not allowed to cross the border as entry is conditional on visa passports, as a result of which thousands of vehicles full of fruits and vegetables have been standing for 9 days on both sides. Demanding to open.
Also read: Visa mandatory for drivers of commercial vehicles at Torkham border
Due to the closure of the border, the national exchequer is losing more than 68 crores per day, the drivers of goods vehicles are facing difficulties and the transporters and traders are facing financial loss.
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