Pakistan reopens the Attari-Wagah border to allow its citizens stranded in India to return.
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00:00This is Shanmeen Irfan. She is married to a Pakistani but holds an Indian passport.
00:14Her biggest dilemma? Pakistan didn't allow her to cross the border.
00:17On 1st May, Pakistanis refused to open their gates at the Atariwaga border, leaving several of their citizens stranded in India.
00:30People also complained about several management flaws at the border.
00:45On 2nd May, Pakistan finally agreed to take its citizens. Those left stranded finally moved to immigration.
00:50But for someone like Namra, who holds an Indian passport, crossing the border looks like a distant dream.
01:00With the border now open, countless Pakistani nationals have reunited with loved ones, while others wait with hopeful hearts for their turn to cross.