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Afghan govt demands Pak to handover Baradar

February 24, 2010 No Comment

Islamabad: Afghanistan has demanded Pakistani government to handover Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, said Interior Minister Rehman Malik, adding that we will review the situation after a formal request.

Interior Minister Rehman Malik and his Counterpart Mohammad Hanif Atmar addressing a joint press briefing

Interior Minister Rehman Malik and his Counterpart Mohammad Hanif Atmar addressing a joint press briefing

Talking to the media here on Wednesday, he said that the draft has been finalized for handing over the terrorists. Malik disclosed that during his meeting with his Afghan counterpart, the issue of Dr Aafia Siddiqui’s two children was also discussed.

Both the countries have decided to constitute four task forces for border security and anti-narcotics.

He said that drugs worth nearly five billion dollars are being trafficked from Afghanistan.

Afghan minister, Mohammad Hanif, said that seven issues were discussed during the meeting. “Not a single Pakistani is in Afghan jails illegally,” he added.

- Staff Reporter

 

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