Pak-India agree to open another trade route at Wagah

LAHORE: Pakistani and Indian officials have agreed to open new joint trade route at the Wagah border, Geo News reported.

This decision was taken during a Pak-India meeting at the Wagah border. Pakistani side was represented by Joint Secretary Interior, shabbir Ahmed, while Joint Secretary Interior, K.K. Mittal led Indian delegation.

It was stated in the meeting that the new trade route was being opened because trade at the border at Wagah is affected due to the parade and other reasons.

With the establishment of the new trade route, the current Wagah border would be solely used for parades and the entry and exit of delegations.