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Pakistan commences phased fencing of border with Afghanistan

RAWALPINDI: Pakistan army has said the fencing on the Pak-Afghan border has commenced from today (June 20).

“In line with the directions of COAS, phased fencing of entire Pak-Afghan border has commenced,” Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said.

“In phase 1, high infiltration prone border areas in Bajaur, Mohmand and Khyber Agencies are being fenced,” it said. “In phase 2 fencing of remaining border areas including Balochistan will be executed.”

The military’s media wing added that Pakistan army and Frontier Corps Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are constructing new forts. “Border posts [are being built] to improve surveillance and defence.”

“A secure Pak-Afghan border is in common interest of both countries and a well-coordinated border security mechanism is essential for enduring peace and stability.”

M M Alam

M. M. Alam is a Pakistan-based working journalist since 1981. Karachi University faculty gold medalist Alam began his career four decades ago by writing for Dawn, Pakistan’s highest circulating English daily. He has worked for region’s leading publications, global aviation periodicals including Rotors (of USA) and vetted New York Times as permanent employee of daily Express Tribune. Alam regularly covers international aviation and defense-related events including Salon Du Bourget (France), Farnborough (United Kingdom), Dubai (UAE). Alam has reported thousands of events and interviewed hundreds of people in Pakistan, UAE, EU, UK and USA. Being Francophone Alam also coordinates with a number of French publications.