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Pakistan reopens Torkham crossing to repatriate Afghans under temporary arrangement

Pakistan reopens Torkham crossing to repatriate Afghans under temporary arrangement

  • Official says border opened at 10 a.m. to allow detained Afghans, families to return home
  • Pakistani trucks, nationals remain stranded on the other side as officials plan further talks
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