Washington, Aug. 4 : Pakistan has asked the United States to provide it modern equipment and enhance intelligence sharing to fight terrorism challenges more effectively along its border with Afghanistan.

The News, quoting from a report in an American newspaper, said Pakistani officials have asked for more intelligence sharing, training and equipment for its forces, including night-vision goggles and the latest technology for intercepting communications.

A senior Pakistani official said: “We believe that there is more that the United States can do as well, and that we have asked it to do”. (ANI)