David Cameron announced to withdraw 3,800 British troops from Afghanistan in 2013

London: British Prime Minister David Cameron announced to withdraw about 3,800 British troops from Afghanistan by the end of next year.

David told members of parliament that the number of the troops in Afghanistan had already been reduced from 9,500 to 9,000 before Christmas and these numbers would further fall to nearly 5,200 by the end of 2013. David further told lawmakers that approximately 5,000 would remain in 2014. All Natooperations are due to finish by the end of 2014 after transferring responsibility to Afghan forces, said David. According to Defense Secretary Philip Hammond the withdrawal will start in April next year. “As we move towards full transition at the end of 2014, it is clear that there remain huge challenges ahead for the Afghan people. Our combat mission is drawing to a close, but our commitment to them is long term. In terms of the diplomatic track, the thing we are most focused on is bringing Afghanistan and Pakistan together,” David added. Nearly 438 British personnel have died in Afghanistan since 2001. http://rtilive.pk/detail/8161 Right to Information Pakistan Live, RTI Live, Information Pakistan, RTI online Research ORganization,pakistan,news pakistan, pakistan news,punjab,lahore,British Prime Minister , David Cameron, Afghanistan, British troops, Defense Secretary, Philip Hammond,