ISLAMABAD – Pakistan has announced to close its border with Afghanistan at Chaman and Kharlachi crossing points for two days due to general elections in the country.
“The crossing points on Pakistan-Afghanistan border at Chaman and Kharlachi will remain closed on July 24-25 2018, coinciding with general election in Pakistan,” said Foreign Office Spokesman Dr Muhammad Faisal.
“Torkham will however remain open for normal traffic,” the spokesman added.
The elections are set to be held in Pakistan on July 25 marking the second consecutive democratic transition.
The closure of the border at two entry points is apparently a part of security measures as the country recently suffered terrorist attacks on election candidates. The Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan, which according to Pakistan operates from Afghanistan, has claimed responsibility of attacks in Mastung and Bannu.
