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Pakistan struggles to quell violence on its Afghan border
Summary
Yusuf's office did not respond to a request for comment.
Taliban Defence Minister Mullah Yaqoob says his government had not given anyone permission to fence the border.
"We've not taken any decision about the fencing," he told Afghan state-owned RTA TV last week.
Summary
- Pakistani forces face string of attacks
- Pakistan hopes Afghan Taliban can secure its side of the border
- Talbian says no decision on Pakistan's drive for border fence
Yusuf's office did not respond to a request for comment.
Taliban Defence Minister Mullah Yaqoob says his government had not given anyone permission to fence the border.
"We've not taken any decision about the fencing," he told Afghan state-owned RTA TV last week.
Pakistan struggles to quell violence on its Afghan border
Pakistan's military has stepped up operations along the Afghan border in recent weeks after a spate of militant attacks that has dashed any hope the frontier might see more peace and stability after the end of the war in Afghanistan.
www.reuters.com