Pakistan, Iran set up committee for border management

Pakistan and Iran have set up a joint commission to ensure better border management, two days after Islamabad summoned the Iranian envoy to express concern over Tehran’s assertion that it will hit terror “safe havens” in its neighbouring country.

Pakistan on Tuesday summoned the Iranian ambassador to express its concern over Iran army chief’s remarks that Tehran will hit “safe havens” of terrorists in Pakistan until Islamabad takes steps to stop militants from carrying out cross-border attacks. The commission has been set up to ensure better border management.