Source: Economic Times
ISLAMABAD: The United States has asked Pakistan to undertake joint military patrols of its border with Afghanistan along with NATO forces and Afghan troops to end cross-border raids and fight against Taliban militants.
The US also sought the participation of Pakistan in a major winter offensive against the Taliban and Al-Qaeda militants.
At a recent […]
US proposes joint patrols of Pak-Afghan border
October 6th, 2008 Sana · 1 Comment
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Pakistan, Afghanistan discuss joint force for border
September 23rd, 2008 Sana · No Comments
Source: Reuters
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Pakistan and Afghanistan are discussing a possible joint force to combat militants on both sides of their border near Pakistan’s tribal region, which has become a safe haven for al Qaeda and other groups, a senior Afghan official said on Monday.
Afghan Defence Minister Abdul Rahim Wardak told reporters that such a […]
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British defense secretary urges combined efforts along Pak-Afghan border to combat extremism
May 27th, 2008 Sana · No Comments
Source: China View
ISLAMABAD, May 26 (Xinhua) — It will require determined efforts on both sides of the Afghanistan and Pakistan border to tackle the challenges to global security presented by violent extremism, the visiting British Defense Secretary Des Browne said here on Monday.
Browne made the remarks while holding a series of talks with Pakistan Defense […]
