RAWALPINDI: The additional troops have been deployed on the Pak-Afghan border to reinforce existing security arrangements, for peaceful conduct of presidential elections in Afghanistan, the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Saturday.
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A spokesman of the ISPR has said that a number of measures have been taken for the purpose after due deliberation and coordination with the Afghan Security forces.
The spokesman said that to ensure smooth flow of voters, checking by immigration staff at crossing points has been enhanced and patrolling has been increased in areas close to the border.
“Strict checking measures have been taken on routes from mainland leading towards border areas,” he said.
The ISPR spokesman said that communication at Border Coordination Centers on both sides has also been enhanced and a hotline contact has been established between the two military operations directorates.
In addition, he said that aerial surveillance is also being carried out to check any untoward cross border movement.
