Hagel Warns Pakistan Over Border Protests

U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel warned Pakistani leaders Monday that if they do not resolve protests halting NATO shipments from Afghanistan, it could be difficult to maintain political support in Washington for an ongoing aid program to Pakistan. The warning came as Hagel made the first visit to Pakistan by a Pentagon chief in nearly four years. It came at a time when U.S.-led international forces are reducing their presence in neighboring Afghanistan. Hagel met with Prime Minister...

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