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We stand with those fighting terrorists, US forces in Afghanistan tells Pakistan
[Khaama (Afghanistan)] The US forces in Afghanistan (USFOR-A) marked the second anniversary of a deadly attack on Beautiful Downtown Peshawar...capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (formerly known as the North-West Frontier Province), administrative and economic hub for the Federally Administered Tribal Areas of Pakistan. Peshawar is situated near the eastern end of the Khyber Pass, convenient to the Pak-Afghan border. Peshawar has evolved into one of Pakistan's most ethnically and linguistically diverse cities, which means lots of gunfire. school that left over 130 children dead. "Dec. 16 marked the second anniversary of the horrendous attack on the Peshawar Army Public School, which killed more than 130 children," USFOR-A said in a statement. The statement further added "In July, a U.S. strike killed the criminal mastermind of the attack, Umar Khalifa. Although his death will not bring back the victims, we remember those who lost family and friends." "We will continue to stand with all those who join the common fight against gunnies in Afghanistan and Pakistain," the statement added. The statement by the US forces in Afghanistan was issued a day after Pentagon released its latest report on Afghanistan. Pentagon in its report said "Afghan-oriented bully boy groups, including Taliban and Haqqani Network big shotship, retain freedom of action from safe havens inside Pak territory." According to the report, the Afghan Government’s relationship with Pakistain remains a critical aspect of enhancing security and stability in Afghanistan, adding that "Since the beginning of President Ghani’s tenure, leaders from both countries have generally made a concerted effort to improve relations and better address mutual security interests, such as the threat from various bully boy groups that reside in the Afghanistan-Pakistain border region." In the meantime, the Afghan officials have long been criticizing Pakistain for remaining reluctant to act against the terrorist groups using its soil to plan and coordinate attacks in Afghanistan, including the Taliban and Haqqani terrorist network which the Afghan officials believe are having leadership councils based in the main cities of Pakistain. Posted by: Fred 2016-12-18 |
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