| Taliban attacks into Afghanistan from Pakistan have virtually stopped since Pakistan imposed stringent controls on its border, NWFP Governor Ali Jan Orakzai said on Thursday. Orakzai told Reuters in an interview that Pakistan had sent in more troops, set up more check posts, started some selective fencing and imposed night curfews to stem infiltration. “These measures have virtually stopped cross-border movements,” Orakzai said. “Now there are no reports of any cross-border movement...Our friends have admitted and acknowledged our efforts,” he added, referring to the United States. Orakzai said that the peace agreement in North Waziristan had helped reduce militant attacks into Afghanistan and also brought down violence in the region. Referring to clashes between tribesmen and foreign militants, Orakzai said the foreigners had violated the pact, forcing the tribesmen to act. |