INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Pakistani Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif has claimed that his country and Tajikistan are facing similar security challenges and
threats from Afghanistan.Khawaja Asif said this in a meeting with Tajikistan&s Defense Minister Sherali Mirzo in Rawalpindi.The sides
discussed bilateral defense cooperation in the meeting.Khawaja Asif said being neighbours of Afghanistan, both Pakistan and Tajikistan were
facing similar security challenges and threats.Pakistan believed in peaceful resolution of all issues and appreciates the efforts of
Tajikistan in promoting peace and stability in the region, he added.The minister highlighted that CPEC would further provide new and unique
opportunities for enhancing connectivity and integration from Gwadar to Kashgar and Murghab in Tajikistan.Khawaja Asif said that Pakistan
would continue to provide assistance in intelligence capacity building and sharing of technical expertise with Tajik Armed forces.The
Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) has repeatedly dismissed concerns about security threats emanating from the country, and maintains that
it is the policy of IEA not to allow anyone to use Afghanistan soil against any other country.The post Pakistan, Tajikistan face similar
security threats from Afghanistan: Khawaja Asif first appeared on Ariana News.
