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Afghanistan wants to strengthen ties with Pakistan: Dr Abdullah Abdullah

Thursday, 02 April 2015 20:36

ISLAMABAD: Afghanistan's Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Dr. Abdullah Abdullah on Thursday said Afghanistan wanted to enhance and strengthen bilateral relationship with Pakistan.

Dr Abdullah Abdullah expressed these views while addressing Pakistan's National Day reception held at Pakistan Embassy, Kabul, says a statement received here.

He greeted the government and people of Pakistan on behalf of the Afghan President, Ashraf Ghani and the people of Afghanistan.

He said the National Unity Government (NUG) had initiated a number of steps to improve ties with Pakistan.

Dr Abdullah Abdullah said that terrorism was the common enemy of both the countries and it was essential to take steps for the elimination of the menace by the two countries.

He said that Afghanistan wanted to maintain peaceful and cordial relationship with its neighbours.

Pakistan's Ambassador to Afghanistan, Syed Abrar Hussain reiterated Pakistan's resolve to continue efforts for the promotion of peace and stability in Afghanistan.

He said that a peaceful, stable and prosperous Afghanistan was not only in the interest of Pakistan but also of the entire region.

The Ambassador said that Pakistan was committed to expand and improve its relationship with Afghanistan in all fields.

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How Will Three Cups of Tea Improve Military Strategy in Afghanistan? – Video


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EXPLODING IED FACTORY IN AFGHANISTAN – Video


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US military deaths in Afghanistan at 1,176

As of Thursday, Sept. 9, 2010, at least 1,176 members of the U.S. military had died in Afghanistan as a result of the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan in late 2001, according to an Associated Press count.

The AP count is six more than the Defense Department's tally, last updated Thursday at 10 a.m. EDT.

At least 955 military personnel have died in Afghanistan as a result of hostile action, according to the military's numbers.

Outside of Afghanistan, the department reports at least 94 more members of the U.S. military died in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Of those, 12 were the result of hostile action.

The AP count of total OEF casualties outside of Afghanistan is two fewer than the department's tally.

The Defense Department also counts two military civilian deaths.

Since the start of U.S. military operations in Afghanistan, 7,950 U.S. service members have been wounded in hostile action, according to the Defense Department.

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The latest deaths reported by the military:

No new deaths reported.

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U.S. Policy in Afghanistan Created Hundreds of Little Dictators – Video


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