Afghanistan to boycott security talks in Islamabad --- KABUL: Afghanistan said on Sunday it was pulling out of security talks in Islamabad in anger at alleged cross-border attacks, which it claimed were designed to disrupt the second round of its presidential election. -- It said the attacks were "aimed at disrupting the second round of presidential elections", due to be held on June 14. -- Local leaders claimed that rockets fired from Pakistani territory had left six dead and around 40 injured in recent days. There was no independent verification of the claims. -- The National Security Council said it would "raise serious concerns" with Pakistan through the foreign ministry, according to the statement. -- In protest, Afghan security officials will not participate in a regional security summit due to take place in Islamabad on June 4. - http://www.thenews.com.pk/article-149528-Afghanistan-to-boycott-security-talks-in-Islamabad