02/11/2011 12:41
Conference dedicated to Afghanistan in Istanbul
Regional leaders and diplomats are discussing ways of improving security and economic development in Afghanistan as international combat forces prepare to leave by the end of 2014, the Washington Post reports.
Afghan President Hamid Karzai and his Pakistani counterpart, Asif Ali Zardari, are attending the conference in Istanbul Wednesday.
Afghanistan and the United States want Pakistan to do more to curb militant activity and sanctuaries on its territory. Pakistan denies it shelters or supports militants.