Afghanistan, Oct. 12 -- Pakistan vowed a firm response to recent border attacks, with President Asif Ali Zardari saying the country will defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Pakistan's President Asif Ali Zardari said his country would not compromise on defending its national interests or territorial integrity following reports of fresh border clashes with Afghanistan.
In a statement released after overnight attacks on Pakistani border posts, Zardari said Islamabad's position on safeguarding its frontiers and sovereignty was "firm and unwavering." He added that Pakistan would not remain indifferent to "any provocative act" from neighboring countries.
The president stressed that the government and the military were working in ...