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Pakistan has started work on a project to lay a railway line from its border town of Chaman to Afghanistan's Spin Boldak. The 11km track could prove the first step towards a rail network that is to be extended to Kandahar and would realize a century-old dream dating back to the Raj era. Even after Pakistan was founded 74 years ago, efforts were made to build the Chaman-Spin Boldak track, but in vain. Now, Pakistan Railways officials have started work on the proposed railway track. The construction material is being transported to the area to lay the track which will extend to the zero line,&nb...

Report by Saeed Achakzai The Chaman border crossing, shared by Pakistan and Afghanistan, was reopened Tuesday after almost a month-long closure. It was closed on October 5 after the Taliban government claimed that traders, passengers, and patients were facing difficulties. The border was reopened after an agreement was reached between the two countries Monday. People from both countries will be able to cross the border on the basis of their identity cards. Afghan patients, too, will be allowed to enter Pakistan. According to DAWN, the crossing for traders will stay open from 7am and 5pm. Chama...