Pakistan defense minister in Kabul over shut border crossing

Pakistan Defense Minister in Kabul Over Shut Border Crossing

Pakistan's defense minister was in Afghanistan on Wednesday, meeting with officials there to resolve this week's closure by the Taliban administration of a key border crossing between the two neighboring countries, officials said. Defense Minister Khawaja Mohammad Asif's trip to Kabul and his meeting with Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, the Taliban-appointed deputy prime minister for economic affairs, comes as tensions have increased between Afghani…

Pakistan Defence Minister in Kabul over shut border crossing

Pakistani officials say the country's defense minister is in Afghanistan and has met with Taliban officials in an effort to resolve the closure of a key border crossing between the two neighboring states

Pakistan's Defense Minister In Kabul For Talks With Taliban Amid Tensions

A high-level delegation led by Pakistan's Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif is holding talks with Taliban rulers in Kabul amid tensions prompted by Islamabad's accusations that Afghanistan is harboring Pakistani militants and the closing of a key border crossing between the two neighbors.

Pakistan defense minister in Kabul to discuss security issues with Taliban

Pakistan’s defense minister is heading a delegation meeting with Taliban authorities in Kabul on Wednesday over security issues, according to statements

Pakistan Defense Minister in Kabul Over Shut Border Crossing

The closure of the Torkham border crossing after an exchange of fire between the two sides has halted trade.

Pakistan defense minister in Kabul over shut border crossing

Pakistan's defense minister was in Afghanistan on Wednesday, meeting with officials there in an effort to resolve this week's closure by the Taliban administration of a key border crossing between the two neighboring countries, officials said.