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'Mehsud, Fazlullah danger to Pak, Afghanistan'
Afghan President Hamid Karzai has said Baitullah Mehsud and Mullah Fazlullah posed danger to both Pakistan and Afghanistan, Geo TV reported on Monday. Talking to journalists in Kabul Karzai questioned Pakistans policy of holding talks with Mehsud when it had accused him of Benazir Bhuttos murder.Karzai also said he respected Pakistans government, while adding that some elements unrelated to its administration were responsible for creating unrest in Afghanistan, the channel reported. Karzai expressed trust in the Awami National Partys (ANP) initiative to engage Taliban for peace in the region, saying it would not act against the interests of the Pashtuns and Afghans. Karzai, however, urged Pakistan government to hold peace jirga soon, Geo reported. Meanwhile, Afghan Ambassador in Pakistan M Anwar Anwarzai said Karzais statement about sending troops into Pakistan was misrepresented. Talking to Dawn News on Monday, the ambassador said the statement was not a threat to Pakistan, adding that the statement had been misinterpreted by certain quarters. Afghanistan is not in a position to attack Pakistan, Anwarzai said. He also confirmed his visit to Pakistani Foreign Office, saying it conveyed to him Pakistans concerns over the statement. Those concerns have been reported to Kabul, Anwarzai told the channel, adding that he was awaiting his governments response. Posted by: Fred 2008-06-17 |
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