The Afghan government slammed Pakistani officials for their remarks regarding the elimination of Haqqani Terrorist Network following military operations in tribal regions of Pakistan.
The Presidential Palace issued a statement after Pakistan’s National Security Advisor Sartaj Aziz claimed that the terrorist network is no more operational in Pakistan and that they have shifted to Afghanistan.
The statement by the Presidential Palace stated “The Islamic Republic of Afghanistan believes that one of the major differences between Afghanistan and Pakistan is regarding the presence of terrorist groups, specifically the Haqqani Network in Pakistani soil.”
“The recent remarks by Pakistan’s National Security Advisor Sartaj Aziz, suggesting that the Haqqani Network has been decomposed following military operations, are repeated claims by Pakistani officials during the past one decade,” the statement said.
The Palace insisted that documents and evidences shows that the network’s leadership, commander and control, supportive infrastructure and sanctuaries are still operational in Pakistan.
The statement further added that the government of Afghanistan has repeatedly handed over evidences regarding the Haqqani Network operations in Pakistan and has urged the Pakistani government to take action.
“The International Community has also understands that the terrorist networks including the Haqqani Network are based in Pakistan,” the statement said, adding that “The recent step by United States is an approval of Afghan government’s stance after putting conditions on military aid to Pakistan which is subject to Islamabad’s practical steps against terrorist groups including Haqqani Network.”
The Palace warned that ignoring the issue by Pakistani will further weaken cooperation between the two nations to jointly fight terrorist and ensure peace and stability in the region.
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