Indo-Pak border saw $154,000 trade on single day

Islamabad: Goods worth more than $154,000 (Rs 14 million) were traded through the Pakistan-India border in Rawalakot on a single day on Thursday, officials said.

About 25 trucks carrying chillies, onion, coriander, herbs and tamarind from India crossed into Pakistan through the Taitrinote-Chakan-Da-Bagh point.

In addition, 10 trucks loaded with almonds, dry dates, oranges, embroidery items and Peshawari sandals from Pakistan crossed into India.

Trade facilitation officials on both sides monitored the transportation of goods twice during the day, Geo TV reported on Saturday.