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Pashtuns hold protests against introduction of custom duty on Durand Line

By ANI | Updated: September 29, 2020 22:21 IST

Pashtuns have been protesting against the Pakistani government for harassing them by introducing customs duty at Angoor Adda crossing point on Durand Line.

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Pashtuns have been protesting against the Pakist government for harassing them by introducing customs duty at Angoor Adda crossing point on Durand Line.

According to reports, the protests have been ongoing since September 25 in the South Waziristan district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province as Pashtuns have been facing difficulties in crossing the border between Pakistan and Afghstan.

A large number of Pashtuns engage in trade and supply of daily goods at the border for decades, but the introduction of customs duty will affect the local trade and increase the price of daily commodities.

Pashtuns live on both sides of the international border and they engage in business activities. Locals blame Islamabad for deliberately targeting the Pashtuns.

They have also been facing a lack of internet and electricity in the area, which has severely affected their daily life.

( With inputs from ANI )

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