Interior minister says 40% of 576 miles border has been fenced off
KARACHI:
Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed said on Saturday that Pakistan will have fenced off its volatile border with Iran by the end of this year, a move against terrorism and smuggling.
During a visit to the border town Taftan, Sheikh Rashid said that 40% of the 928 kilometres (576 miles) border has been completed, according to a statement issued by the interior ministry.
The interior minister said that border management on modern lines will be ensured with Iran and Afghanistan.
He further said that all resources will be utilised for the external security of the country.
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