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| TORKHAM:Group photo of IGFC with Afghan officials and elders. |
TORKHAM BORDER: The newly appointed Inspector General Frontier Corps (IGFC)
Major General Muhammad Wasim Ashraf visited Landikotal army garrison and
Torkham border on Wednesday.
Major General Muhammad Wasim Ashraf went to Torkham border
where he met with the Afghan border authorities.The IGFC also met with the
Afghan prominent tribes’ elders and discussed various issues including border
safety and security. An official on the condition of anonymity told The News
that the top ranking Pakistan army official assured the Afghan counterparts for
every possible help and cooperation so that they could further strengthen bilateral relations between
the two Muslim nations. Torkham border was remained closed during the VVIP
visit where extra security personnel were deployed. All the entry and exit
points to Landikotal were handed over to the personnel of Khyber Rifles who
thoroughly checking vehicles.
Assistant Political Agent of Landikotal Niaz Muhammad and
Commandant Khyber Rifles Colonel Farrukh Humayyun were also present on the
occasion.
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