RAWALPINDI: Staged fencing of entire Pak-Afghan border commenced to improve security situation on Tuesday. According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the decision has been taken in line with the directions of Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa. In phase 1, high infiltration prone border areas in Bajaur, Mohmand and Khyber Agencies are being fenced. In phase 2 fencing of remaining border areas including Baluchistan will be executed. Besides fencing, Pakistan Army and Frontier Corps Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (FC KP) are constructing new Forts; Border Posts to improve surveillance and defensibility. A secure Pak-Afghan border is in common interest of both countries and a well coordinated border security mechanism is essential for enduring peace and stability.