ISLAMABAD, Jan 10 (Pajhwok Afghan News): Head of the opposition leader in the Pakistan parliament Maulana Fazlur Rehman has said Afghanistan may turn to an international court if Pakistan sticks to its decision of fencing and mining on the Durand Line.

He said Afghanistan had never accepted the Durand Line. In an exclusive interview with Pajhwok Afghan News, the MMA leader said Afghanistan could take the issue to the international court in Hague if his country did not shun its decision on fencing and mining.

He said Pakistan might face more problems while sticking to its decision. Fencing and mining would be a historical mistake by Pakistani government, he added. The opposition leader said the relation between the two countries might become further worsen, and this would raise the issue of Durand Line again.

He said: "We should not forget that Afghanistan has yet not accepted the Durand Line as international border so far, and the fencing decision may defame Pakistan in the international level." He suggested that other means should be sought for preventing the illegal border movements.

 

Pakhton Sahar

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