RAWALPINDI: Staged fe
ncing of entire Pak-Afghan border commenced to improve security situation on Tuesday.
According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the decision has been taken in line with the directions of Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Q
amar Javed Bajwa.
In phase 1, high infiltration prone border areas in Bajaur, Mohmand and Khyber Agencies are being fenced. In phase 2 fe
ncing of remaining border areas incl
uding Baluchistan will be executed.
Besides fencing, Pakistan Army and Frontie
r Corps Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (FC KP) are constructing new Forts; Border Posts to improve surveillance and defensibility.
A secure Pak-Afghan border is in common interest of both countrie
s and a well coordinated border security mechanism is essential for enduring peace and stability.
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