Pakistani, Iranian leaders pledge to ramp up efforts at 'united front' against Afghanistan-based militants

Neighbors Pakistan and Iran on Wednesday pledged to enhance efforts at a "united front" against Afghanistan-based militants, saying their presence poses a serious threat to regional and global security.

The countries, which share a long and porous border, made the commitment in a joint statement issued after a three-day visit by Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi to Islamabad.

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The visit was aimed at mending...