Monitoring Desk
GILGIT/BEIJING: The Pakistan-China border crossing at Khunjerab Pass in Northwest China’s Xinjiang region was temporarily opened from January 30 to February 10 to cross crucial Pakistani goods from the Chinese side.
The Khunjerab Pass was temporarily opened for the second time this year, from January 30 to February 10, at Pakistan’s request and with permission from China’s border management authorities.
According to the Global Times, local authorities in the Kashi Prefecture collaborated with other departments to overcome unfavorable elements like lack of oxygen, harsh weather, and snow storms to maintain the smooth flow of supplies.
Khunjerab Pass is around 5,000 above sea level
Khunjerab Pass, situated around 5,000 meters above sea level, is an important trading port between China and Pakistan and an essential entrance to South Asia and Europe.
During the winter, the Khunjerab Pass is frequently snow-covered and is usually closed to heavy vehicles from November 30 to May 1 and all conveyances from December 30 to April 1.
