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.
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