Afghan forces opened fire on civilians at Chaman border: Shibli

Afghan forces opened fire on civilians at Chaman border: Shibli

Information Minister Senator Shibli Faraz says Afghan forces opened unprovoked fire on civilians gathered at Pakistan’s side of Chaman border.

Addressing a press conference in Islamabad on Friday, he said that some people attempted to cross the border forcefully.

He said some element involved in smuggling, provoked them to cross the border for their vested interest.

The Minister said that steps will be taken for an integrated border system with Afghanistan. He said Pakistan has strong relations with Afghanistan and both countries will normalize the situation at borders.