Cross-border trucks to use dedicated gate at Wagah/Attari by October 1, 2007

This joint statement between India and Pakistan outlines the modalities for allowing cross-border movement of trucks to designated points at the Wagah/Attari border for unloading and reloading cargo.

India and Pakistan; specifically involving Customs authorities, the Ministry of Home Affairs (India), and the trucking/cargo transport sector.

• Trucks from one side allowed to cross to designated points on the other side for cargo unloading.
• Establishment of a hotline between Customs authorities at the Wagah/Attari border.
• Introduction of computerized single entry permits to replace passports, visas, and international driving licenses.
• Initial restriction to trucks up to the size of ten-wheelers.
• Drivers required to wear bright yellow jackets/vests with country-specific identification ('Driver-Pakistan' or 'Driver-India').
• Operating hours set between 0700-1400 hours PST and 0730-1430 hours IST.
• Target operationalization date of October 1, 2007.
• Construction of a dedicated cargo gate and fenced path connecting the two Customs Houses, through which all cargo traffic must pass upon completion.

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