RECORDER REPORT

PESHAWAR: Chairman of Pakistan Afghanistan Joint Chamber of Commerce & Industry (PAJCCI), Muhammad Zubair Motiwala appreciated the decision of border officials in Pakistan and Afghanistan to reopen the “Friendship Gate” at the Pak-Afghan border at Chaman on Thursday after 14 days of its closure.

The border was closed on August 18, 2016 due to the violent disturbance at the spot that significantly affected the trade activities between the two countries. The traders on both the sides were facing immense losses during the time which also reflected upon the confidence across the border. However, after the successful negotiations, the two sides agreed to improve cooperation and coordination between border security officials to avoid such untoward incidences in future.

PAJCCI as part of its legacy, is keenly working on organizing B2B networking events, stakeholder meetings and advocacy sessions at the policy makers level, not only to gain momentum across the border but also in the region, during the upcoming six months, Motiwala said.

Zubair Motiwala established that Afghanistan is hub of regional business integration and peace prospects and business community in both the countries are highly interested in common opportunities. PAJCCI will surely pave ways for the business entities by nourishing a platform whereby they can work together in a congenial manner for mutual benefits.