Originally posted by the Voice of America. Voice of America content is produced by the Voice of America, a United States federal government-sponsored entity, and is in the public domain. Pakistan: Key Afghan Border Crossing to Remain Open 24 Hours For Trade Ayaz Gul ISLAMABAD - Pakistan announced Monday that its main Torkham border crossing with Afghanistan will remain open round the clock from next month to facilitate bilateral and transit trade activities. Officials described the move as a "good news" for traditionally strained relations between the two countries, which share a nearly 2,600 kilometer traditionally porous border. References Visible links Hidden links: 1. file://localhost/south-central-asia/ghani-seeks-pakistans-support-afghan-peace-talks-taliban .