fbpx

Pakistan extends time for transportation of wheat from India to Afghanistan

Foreign OfficePakistan extends time for transportation of wheat from India to Afghanistan

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: Pakistan has extended the time period for transportation of 50,000 Metric Tonnes (MTs) of wheat and life saving medicines to Afghanistan via Attari-Wagah integrated check post for two months.

In a statement on Monday, the Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that the government of Pakistan in November 2021 had approved, as a special gesture to the Afghan people, the transportation of 50,000 MTs of wheat and life saving medicines as humanitarian assistance from India to Afghanistan via Wagah border on exceptional basis for humanitarian purposes.

The time period granted for transportation of the humanitarian assistance expired on March 21, 2022.

The government of India recently requested for extension in time period to complete the transportation process.

The Spokesperson said that as a manifestation of our sincere efforts towards addressing the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, it has been decided to grant two months’ extension to facilitate completion of the transportation.



Iftikhar Ahmad said that all the modalities shall remain the same as earlier communicated to the Indian side.

The High Commission of India in Islamabad has been informed of the decision in this regard, he said.

Mati
Mati
Mati-Ullah is the Online Editor For DND. He is the real man to handle the team around the Country and get news from them and provide to you instantly.

Must read

Recent News

MILLIONAIRES HOMES IN UAE.

where are the homes of Millionaires of UAE.

0
  Where does the UAE millionaire live? The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been an attraction for the world's wealthiest people due to its low taxes,...
BEST BIRYANI IN DUBAI

Where to find Best biryani in Dubai?

0
Dubai is known for its diverse culinary scene, and there are several fantastic places to enjoy delicious biryani. Here are some highly recommended restaurants...
1 to 10 dirham shop

Top 1 to 10 dirham shops in Dubai for budget shopping

0
Dubai is known for its luxurious shopping experiences, but there are also several affordable options for budget shoppers. Here are the top 1 to...

FM Bilawal pays tribute to 75 years long history of UN Peacekeeping

0
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: The Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has reaffirmed the commitment to ensuring that the United Nations (UN) peacekeeping remains an effective mechanism...
dermatologist

Best Dermatologist Clinics in Dubai

0
Some well-known dermatologist clinics in Dubai that have been highly regarded. It's important to note that the "best" clinic can vary depending on individual...
Advertisement