DG ISPR briefs Afghan media delegation on Pakistan's counter-terrorism efforts

RAWALPINDI: A thirteen member Afghan media delegation is on visit to Pakistan.

The aim of the visit is to let Afghan media know efforts by Pakistan on war against terrorism which is a common threat to both brotherly countries.

The delegation visited Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of States and Frontier Regions, Ministry of Commerce, Higher Education Commission, Headquarters FC Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, NSA and ISPR.

Delegation visited Inter Services Public Relation and was briefed by Director General ISPR.  He gave them detailed briefing about Pak- Afghan border and efforts by Pakistan made thus far.

Director General ISPR shared details of meeting of Afghan Defense Attache at United Kingdom with Chief of Army Staff, General Qamar Javed Bajwa during his visit to UK. The army chief while expressing his views said that every Afghan is dear to him as every Pakistani. He said that he is as hurt for every Afghan who is a victim of terrorism as much as he is for every Pakistani.

The delegation was also briefed by heads of other ministries visited.

The visit is expected to enable the visiting media delegation in better understanding of Pakistan’s perspective and efforts for bringing peace and stability in the region for sharing in Afghan media. It was concluded that menace of terrorism has affected both the countries and necessitates greater cooperation based on mutual trust rather than blame game.