Pak-Afghan border security will be increased: FO

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Office spokesperson, Tasmin Aslam said Thursday security at the Pak-Afghan border would be increased on April 5 in light of elections in Afghanistan.

During the weekly Foreign Office news briefing, Aslam said Pakistan supported the electoral process in Afghanistan and was willing to provide all possible support.

Aslam added that Afghan National Security Force was responsible for providing security during elections in the country. The spokesperson expressed hope that Afghans would come out in large numbers to exercise their right to vote despite threats of terrorism.