ISLAMABAD -A Failed attempt to revive Durand Line controversy by RAW andNDS nexus has been revealed whereby former NDS Chief has tried to revivethe controversy on occasion of Torkham Border opening.
The opening ceremony of the 24-hour crossing at Torkham was held onWednesday, with Prime Minister Imran Khan and a number of Afghan governmentofficials, including Nangarhar governor Shah Mahmoud Miakhail and actingMinister of Public Works Yama Yari, in attendance, TOLO News has reported.
The presence of Afghan officials at the 24-hour Torkham Crossing ceremonyhas caused a controversy, because Torkham is on the Durand Line, whichPakistan claims as its border and Afghanistan does not.
Former national security chief and presidential candidate Rahmatullah Nabilsays he has information that President Ghani has recognized the Durand Lineas a border between Afghanistan and Pakistan for his own personal interests.
Nabil says that based on his information Pakistan has been pulling thefence inside Afghanistan up to 20 km and has distributed Pakistani ID cardsin those areas.
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“Such deals are always about gaining power. History has proven this. Ithink that’s the president’s reason,” Nabil said.
“”If the president really stands against Pakistan’s interference, then thePresident at least must issue a statement in this regard,” Nabil added.
In Pakistani history, this is the first time Torkham has been mentioned asa border between the two countries in the presence of Afghan governmentofficials.
