Pakistan said on Thursday that the conflict with Afghanistan over construction of a border post has been resolved. Clashes took place between the border forces of the two countries in recent weeks which killed an Afghan soldier and injured several Pakistani troops. Afghan government accused Pakistan army of constructing a border post on […]
Pakistan on Tuesday summoned Afghan Charge d’ Affaires and was lodged a formal protest over Afghan forces firing, which injured at least five troops, the Foreign Ministry said. Tensions escalated between the two uneasy neighbours over cross-border shelling in recent weeks that has overshadowed their cooperation for the much-needed peace and reconciliation process. […]
Pakistan on Monday defended construction of security posts along the joint border with Afghanistan as Afghan officials have reported fresh clashes between the border troops of the two countries. Pakistan Foreign Ministry said that the posts on Pakistan-Afghanistan border are serving the useful and mutually beneficial purpose of better border management, which is crucial […]
Pakistan army said on Monday that differences with Afghanistan over the construction of a border were resolved in a meeting of military officials of the two countries. The Afghan Defence Minister earlier protested against what it called the ‘unilateral construction of facilities’ by neighboring Pakistan along its eastern border. Afghan Defense Ministry Spokesman […]
Militants fired rocket into Pakistan’s Kurram agency and injured two border security personnel early Thursday, officials said. The rockers landed in Alizai sector of Lower Kurram Agency that was followed by a physical attack on Bhattai post, they said. According to a security official‚ the security forces repulsed the attack and four attackers […]
Pakistan on Tuesday rejected Afghan government’s claim that Pakistani military has started unilateral construction and is engaged in physical reinforcement activities along the border in the eastern Ningarhar province. Afghan Foreign Ministry said on Monday that it has conveyed grave concern about the development to the Pakistani ambassador in Kabul, Muhammad Sadiq and demanded […]
Rejecting any outside pressure, Chief on Army Staff (COAS) General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani on Friday categorically denied joint-operation in the North Waziristan Agency. Earlier, the US media reported that Pakistan was launching a joint operation in North Waziristan against militants. Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) released a press statement saying the military chief clarified Pakistan’s position […]