At least 67 Pakistani students stranded in Afghanistan due to the prolonged closure of the Pakistan-Afghanistan Torkham border have returned home after being allowed to cross into Pakistan.

The students had reportedly been stuck in Afghanistan for several months and had spent the last three days waiting at the Torkham border crossing.

According to sources, the students' return was facilitated through the efforts of Awami National Party (ANP) Senior Vice President for Khyber, Haji Sherin Khan Afridi. He, along with Shabir Afridi, visited the Torkham border to receive the students and oversee arrangements for their safe return.

Sources said Wing Commander Colonel Waqas ensured food, refreshments and other essential facilities for the students before they were transported safely to their respective hometowns.

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Speaking on the occasion, Haji Sherin Khan Afridi thanked the Chairman Senate, Wing Commander Colonel Waqas, the Inspector General of FC North and other relevant authorities for their cooperation in facilitating the students' return.

The students also expressed gratitude to the authorities and Haji Sherin Khan Afridi for their efforts in ensuring their safe passage back to Pakistan.

Haji Sherin Khan Afridi said the Awami National Party has always played an active role in addressing the problems faced by the Pashtun community, adding that the students' safe return was another example of the party's commitment to public service.