Pakistan says to let humanitarian aid into Afghanistan
Summary
Pakistan announces a temporary partial opening of its border to allow UN humanitarian aid into Afghanistan, marking the first such move since deadly clashes in October.
Key Points
- Pakistan will temporarily allow UN relief supplies into Afghanistan through a limited humanitarian exception.
- The border has been closed since October due to deadly cross-border clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
- Aid includes food, medicine, medical equipment, and essential goods related to health and education.
- The border remains closed for general trade and immigration, with Afghan Transit Trade not restored.