Pak-Afghan trade to be enhanced after new government in Afghanistan: Rashid

Islamabad, September 05, 2021 (PPI-OT): Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid has said Pakistan is desirous of peace in Afghanistan. He expressed these views after paying a visit to Pak-Afghan Torkham border point on Sunday to review the security there. The Minister, expressed satisfaction saying that the trade and other activities are continuing smoothly from both the sides of the border.

Sheikh Rashid said the bilateral trade will further enhance after the establishment of a new government in Afghanistan. He said security has improved after implementation of comprehensive policy of border fencing with Afghanistan. Referring to the evolving situation in the neighbouring country Afghanistan, the Interior Minister said the message of Prime Minister Imran Khan is loud and clear that Pakistan will not allow any country to use its soil against another state.

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