Terrorists common enemy of Pakistan, Afghanistan: COAS

RAWALPINDI: A 13-member media delegation from Afghanistan, currently on a visit to Pakistan, on Friday visited the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), where Director General Major-General Asif Ghafoor gave a detailed briefing on the Pakistan-Afghanistan border and efforts by Pakistan made thus far.

The DG ISPR also shared details of the meeting of Afghan Defence Attache in the United Kingdom (UK) with Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Qamar Javed Bajwa during his recent visit to the UK.

He shared with them quotes of the COAS, who during the meeting had said: "Every Afghan is dear to me as every Pakistani, I am as hurt for every Afghan who is a victim of terrorism as much as I am for every Pakistani. Terrorists are our common enemy."

The visiting media delegation included journalists representing renowned Afghan media outlets. The delegation had already visited the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of States and Frontier Regions, Ministry of Commerce, Higher Education Commission (HEC), Headquarters Frontier Constabulary Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, and National Security Division.

The aim of the visit was to let the Afghan media know about efforts being made by Pakistan in the war against terrorism, which is common threat to both the countries. During the Afghan media delegation visit to the ISPR, representatives of the Pakistani media were also present.