"Afghan transit trade is closed, and is not taking place. It is not taking place because of the factors that you were aware of. There was considerable discussion on this question during last week's briefing as well. Till the evaluation of the security situation, this transit trade will remai
The Border Security Force celebrated Diwali along the India-Pakistan border by bursting crackers, lighting candles and earthen lamps in Jaisalmer on Monday.
Afghanistan's Prime Minister, Mullah Mohammad Hassan Akhund, on Saturday (local time), blamed Pakistan for the recent escalation of border clashes, stating that Islamabad "initiated" the conflict by violating Afghan territory.
The conflict along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border has intensified, with clashes now reported in Paktika province following earlier violence in Afghanistan's Kandahar province.
At least 12 civilians were killed and more than 100 were injured after Pakistani forces launched an attack in the Spin Boldak district of Kandahar province, according to an Afghan official.
The Border Security Force (BSF) deployed on the India-Pakistan border held a traditional 'Shastra Pooja' on the occasion of Vijayadashmi. The soldiers worshipped the weapons, including those that were used during India's responsive strike to Pakistan after the Pahalgam terror attack.
"The fight was going on here at the India-Pakistan border, and narrative building was going on somewhere else. The weapons lobby is setting a narrative as to who lost how many aircraft. The game was being played somewhere else..." Lt Gen Dhillon told ANI.
While speaking to reporters after the programme, Gujarat BSF Inspector General (IG) Abhishek Pathak pledged to make best contribution to the country's prosperity in every field.
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Thursday visited Nadabet BSF Border Outpost along the Pakistan border and appreciated the courage and bravery of the border guards.