Army chief, ISAF commander discuss border issues

ISAF commander Dunford called on Kayani.

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The meeting was also comes against the backdrop of ISAF and US military equipment being withdrawn through Pakistan.