Pakistani officials said yesterday that stalled trade with India across the de facto border in the disputed territory of Kashmir had resumed following successful negotiations.
Trade was suspended on Friday after Indian authorities detained a Pakistani truck driver accused of drug trafficking.
Barter trade across the de facto border began in 2008 as part of peace efforts, but it is frequently disrupted by disputes.
“Trade has resumed between India and Pakistan after successful negotiations between authorities from both sides,” local administration official Sayed Ishtiaq Gillani told the media. He said cargo trucks waiting on both sides of the border had started to move.
Trade and Travel Authority chief Imtiaz Wayen confirmed the resumption of trade.
“Yes! Trade and travel between Pakistan and India has resumed and Indian officials have decided to let all the trucks cross the border except one truck in which drug was found last week,” Wayen told the media.
