Pakistan has extended the time period for transportation of 50,000 metric tonnes of wheat and life saving medicines to Afghanistan via Attari-Wagah integrated check post, for two months.
In a statement, Foreign Office Spokesperson, Asim Iftikhar Ahmad said the extension has been granted as a manifestation of our sincere efforts towards addressing the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan.
The time period granted for transportation of the humanitarian assistance had expired on 21st of last month.
India recently requested for extension in the time period to complete the transportation process. The Foreign Office Spokesperson said all modalities will remain the same as earlier communicated to the government of India.
He said the High Commission of India in Islamabad has been informed of the decision in this regard.
Source: Radio Pakistan