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Afghans 'running out of patience' No deal on Afghan border security
(about 15 hours later)
Afghan President Hamid Karzai says his people are running out of patience with violence committed by militants based across the border in Pakistan. Pakistan and Afghanistan have ended talks with no sign of progress on plans to hold cross-border tribal councils to combat Taleban violence.
He made his comments during talks in Kabul with the visiting Pakistani Foreign Minister Khurshid Kasuri. After meeting in Kabul, the two countries' foreign ministers said they placed "great emphasis" on such councils, but no date was set.
The two countries share a 1,400-mile (2,250km) mountainous border which is extremely difficult to patrol. Pakistan and Afghanistan share a 1,400-mile (2,250km) mountainous border which is extremely difficult to patrol.
Taleban and al-Qaeda elements are believed to be operating on both sides of the border. Taleban and al-Qaeda fighters are thought to be operating on both sides.
The two countries regularly exchange charge and counter-charge over who is to blame for the violence.The two countries regularly exchange charge and counter-charge over who is to blame for the violence.
"The president emphasised that the Afghan people desired to have strong and friendly relations with Pakistan. However, the continuation of violence perpetrated by terrorists from across the border was a major obstacle," Mr Karzai's office said in a statement quoted by the AFP news agency. 'Major obstacle'
Fighting in Afghanistan continues to attract international criticismMr Kasuri is in Afghanistan on a two-day visit to Afghanistan for talks aimed at stemming the Taleban insurgency. Pakistani Foreign Minister Khurshid Kasuri arrived in Kabul on Thursday and held talks with Afghan President Hamid Karzai.
The talks concentrated on border security, and on proposals for tribal councils, or jirgas, aimed at allowing the ordinary people of both countries to speak out in favour of peace and security. Both sides agreed on the common objectives to promoting peace Pakistani-Afghan joint statement
Afterward Mr Karzai said he was running out of patience with cross-border attacks.
His office said in a statement:
"The president emphasised that the Afghan people desired to have strong and friendly relations with Pakistan.
"However, the continuation of violence perpetrated by terrorists from across the border was a major obstacle," his office said in a statement.
On Friday Kasuri met his Afghan counterpart, Rangeen Dadfar Spanta.
The talks focused on border security and proposals for tribal councils, or jirgas, aimed at allowing the ordinary people of both countries to speak out in favour of peace and security.
But the statement released by two ministers said: "Both sides agreed on the common objectives to promoting peace, security and prosperity."
The statement gave no details about jirgas.
Aid appeal
Afghan as well as Nato officials have accused Pakistan of allowing the Taleban to operate from its soil.Afghan as well as Nato officials have accused Pakistan of allowing the Taleban to operate from its soil.
Fighting in Afghanistan continues to attract international criticismAfter the talks Mr Kasuri admitted that militants were making cross-border attacks, but said his government was doing its best to stop them.
"This is happening despite Pakistan," he told reporters.
Pakistan says the main problem is Kabul's failure to bring security and a better life to southern Afghanistan.Pakistan says the main problem is Kabul's failure to bring security and a better life to southern Afghanistan.
Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf has said force alone will not defeat the Taleban. Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf has said force alone will not defeat the Taleban.
He has appealed for a massive injection of reconstruction aid and advocated political engagement with what he calls elements who support peace.He has appealed for a massive injection of reconstruction aid and advocated political engagement with what he calls elements who support peace.
Mr Kasuri is expected to encourage this comprehensive approach during his visit.
The Pakistanis say this is the strategy they are following in their tribal areas near the border, although critics say deals with the local tribesmen have only empowered militants there.The Pakistanis say this is the strategy they are following in their tribal areas near the border, although critics say deals with the local tribesmen have only empowered militants there.