A crucial border crossing at Torkham between Pakistan and Afghanistan reopened to pedestrians and vehicles today. The border is located on the Durand Line. It was closed for over a week. The clearance of trucks is in process and Afghan citizens are entering Afghanistan after clearance and passing immigration processes.<br />'' <br />''Discussions between the Pakistani and Afghani authorities were in diplomatic deadlock since 6th September. The shut down happened after an exchange of fire took place in a dispute over an under-construction Afghan outpost. This resulted in hundreds of vehicles carrying crucial products, commercial convoys and travellers being trapped on both sides.