ISLAMABAD, March 6 (Xinhua) -- Pakistan has decided to reopen its border with Afghanistan for stranded Afghans and Pakistani nationals for two days from Tuesday, the Foreign Ministry said on Monday.
Pakistan closed the border last month after a series of attacks that killed over 100 people. The attacks were claimed by the Taliban groups which officials say now "operate from the Afghan side of the border."
Hundreds of people who had valid visas were stuck up both sides of the border, which remained closed for 16 days on Monday. Besides, over 5,000 containers with transit goods, are also parked on both sides of the border. However, Pakistan has not yet decided if the border will also be opened for trade.
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