Pakistan, July 27 -- Pakistan Army on Monday provided refuge and safe passage to 46 Afghan National Army (ANA) soldiers and Border Police, including five officers, who were unable to hold their military posts along Pak-Afghan international border due to evolving security situation in Afghanistan.

The assistance was made after ANA's local commander opposite Arundu Sector, Chitral, requested Pakistan Army as they were unable to hold their military posts, said an Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) news release.

Pakistan Army contacted Afghan authorities for information and necessary formalities. The ISPR statement further said that after contact with Afghan authorities and necessary military procedures, 46 soldiers including five offic...