Army chief, ISAF commander discuss border issues

ISAF commander Dunford called on Kayani.


Web Desk May 25, 2013 Less than a minute read
General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani met with ISAF commander Gen Dunford to discuss border issues. PHOTO: FILE

Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Pervez Kayani on Saturday met with commander of the International Security Assistance Force active in Afghanistan to discuss border issues.

According to a release from the Army’s official media arm, the Inter-services Public Relations (ISPR), Gen Joseph F Dunford called on Kayani in Rawalpinid.

The two discussed issues related to border coordination along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border.

Pakistan and Afghanistan have witnessed strained relations in recent months due to a number of cross-border attacks from both sides of the Durand line.

The incidents even aroused the curiosity of the Taliban who termed the clashes as a "conspiracy".

The meeting was also comes against the backdrop of ISAF and US military equipment being withdrawn through Pakistan.

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