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We will respect Pashtuns’ decision on Pashtunistan: Karzai
Posted by: The Pashtun Times in Afghanistan, Interviews, Latest News, Pashtun News September 3, 2016 0



Former president of Afghanistan talks to THE PASHTUN TIMES

KABUL: Former President Hamid Karzai said that if Pashtuns from Pakhtunkhwa decide to Pashtunistan, he would respect their decision.

In an interview with The Pashtun Times, the ex-president said that in the Durand Line Agreement, the Durand Line was not called a border. “It was not called a border but the term sphere of influence was used. It means sphere of influence between the British India and Afghanistan, not a border,” he said.

When asked will he stand beside Pashtuns living on the other side of the Durand Line to support an independent state of Pashtunistan, the former Afghan president said that if Pashtuns decide to Pashtunistan, their decision would be respected.

“From the River Amu [Oxus] to Attock, Afghans live. There are different groups of Afghans. If Afghans living on the other side of the Durand Line decide to have an independent state we will accept it. We shall respect their decision whatever it is,” he said.

Karzai said the Durand Line cannot separate Afghans because the line has not been recognized by anyone for over a century. “No one will recognize it. It cannot separate the nation. The line has not separated the nation. When we went to the other side of the Durand Line, the people welcomed us as their own brothers. Therefore, it cannot separate us and no one recognizes it. It cannot keep us away from each other,” he said.

When asked whether anyone in Afghanistan will recognize the Durand Line, the former president replied that such a person would never arise in Afghanistan. “If such a person did come, at that very moment, the people of Afghanistan will kick him out of Afghan Millat [nation].”

He told The Pashtun Times the Durand Line was imposed by British Empire on Afghan people. “It was imposed on Afghans because of a weak government and at difficult time. Neither that time nor now Afghans recognize the line. We did not complain about this to Pakistan because at that time Pakistan did not exist,” Karzai said, adding that there was Hindustan only, which was ruled by the British, part of the British Empire. Pakistan came into being later.

“We say two things to Pakistan, first, we do not recognize the line because it was imposed on Afghans by the British and the whole world knows it, as does Pakistan. Second, we have no grudge against the people of Pakistan, we want friendly and brotherly relations,” he stressed on close ties with people of Pakistan.

He said that not the governments but only people can solve the Durand Line issue.

Responding to a question, Hamid Karzai said that he never recognized the Durand Line, and repeatedly expressed his viewpoint.

He further said that Pashtuns on other side of the Durand Line are victims of conspiracies.

“I am sad to say that Pashtuns on the other side of the Durand Line are also going through tough time. Pashtuns are killed as well as defamed in foreign imposed war. What happened in Waziristan—elders were killed as well as the people who were famous for Jirgas— indicates that there is something else going on in this region,” Hamid Karzai said.

Responding to a query regarding Pakistan’s military operation in North Waziristan which displaced thousands of people and left their properties destroyed, the former president said that he wrote a letter to the Prime Minister of Pakistan to target real nests of the terrorists rather than targeting civilians or a particular nation or group.

He said that terrorists are in the plans and policies of Pakistani military. “They [terrorists] are there [Pakistan], but not among the people. They are not in Miranshah, Wanna and Mir Ali. They are in the plans and policies of Pakistani military. They cannot be eliminated until Pakistani military stop using them,” he said.

Regarding construction of the gate at Torkham by Pakistani government, the former Afghan president said the gate constructed at Torkham is totally unfair and should be removed.

Now they cant stop CPEC nor balochistan will withdraw itself from pak so now its a new manuever to divide pak
 
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Everyone in the world except you recognizes that line to be international border Afghani chutye.



Yeah you hold no grudge against people of Pakistan that is why you claim half of their country as yours.

@A-Team now come whine about GHQ to complete this thread.
Afghanistan should understand it has nothing in hand no powerful army neither economy nor any national treasure no one give a **** what you say Durand line is international border accept it or not no one gives a **** what you think
 
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Cmon Bro, People are not so obsessed like here. There may be small spark offs. But there is no such violence & hatred in SA & Botswana. They don't need visa to cross borders.

Even Pakistanis & Indians live in unbelievable harmony there. Many people don't even know about such hatred back home. And Muslims are very modern. Here talk to most Pakistani about peace with India, they will just bash you & say anything is possible but making peace with India.

Luckily still the Islamophobia has not hit that region so badly unlike west. I have lived in Joburg & Gabarone, so I know it for sure. I have a couple of Pakistani origin people who worked in my office. My hair stylist also used to be a Pakistani.
yup. we are very very fortunate.

when were you in Gabz? Joburg. Family is split between borders.
 
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If Pashtuns decides to abolish the Durand line and draw border on River Amu than will this lapdog respect the decision and accept it? Will Afghanistan handover the areas as per wishes of majority?

Don't believe in Afghan pashtun lies. First Karzai need to make sure how to keep current Afghan borders intact. Kerry pact can only last so much.
 
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KABUL: Former President Hamid Karzai said that if Pashtuns from Pakhtunkhwa decide to Pashtunistan, he would respect their decision.

Abay chutya...3 Million Afghans living in Pakistan illegally by all means is a proof that no Afghan or Pushton wants Afghanistan any longer..pehla apna bando ko to wapis le jao!

Chutya insaan! Lap dog of India

If Karzai is known for one thing, it's his charm. If you met him in real life, he'd be able to convince you that you always hated Pakistan, even if you were the biggest Pakistani patriot ever to exist.

The man's ability to manipulate people is absolutely demonic.

All Chutyas have this ability and they dont go anywhere with it..because only similar chutyas fall in their trap..proven leaders have a firm stand they dont get manipulated so easily...
 
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yup. we are very very fortunate.

when were you in Gabz? Joburg. Family is split between borders.


2003-07. Universal Estate & Village in Gabs, Near my office Fredman drive, Sandton - Joburg. One of the place we stayed was the apartment opposite Johannesburg Stock Exchange. Cant recall most names. My memory is really bad. I was the Business Manager for a forex trading co. Now I am in India though.

What about you
 
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Now they cant stop CPEC nor balochistan will withdraw itself from pak so now its a new manuever to divide pak

He should also respect Pakistan decision to close chaman border and chase all illegal afghan muhajireen with gunship helicopters..
 
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pitribe.ashx
 
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we should rather ask Afghani Pashtunes if they want to stay with Afghanistan of be part of Pakistan
So when you Afgandoos are merging your land with Pakistan?
I am a Pukhtoon, i do not accept the durrand line, all Pukhtoon lands should be united and i demand that Afghanistan hand over all the Pukhtoon lands to Pakistan as we are in majority here.
All Afghan Refugees who were and are living in pakistan wants to live in pakistan and they want to be a part of pakistan like thousands of them were using millions of rupees to make pakistani ID cards.
 
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All Afghan Refugees who were and are living in pakistan wants to live in pakistan and they want to be a part of pakistan like thousands of them were using millions of rupees to make pakistani ID cards.

By virtue of law they are all criminals because they are attempting to become false citizens of a country..they could legalize their status and live permanently in Pakistan by registering their business, paying taxes and obtaining a POC. Therefore it is rightful for the state to posses all their belongings and deport them ASAP!
 
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Such provocation. Pakistan should drop daisy cutter bombs on Afghan towns and make them realize this is 2016.

Still stuck in 1800s, don't realise how insignificant they really are.
 
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All Afghan Refugees who were and are living in pakistan wants to live in pakistan and they want to be a part of pakistan like thousands of them were using millions of rupees to make pakistani ID cards.

I mean ask Afghan in Afghaani pushtun area if you want to be a part of Afghanistan or Pakistan
 
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ok. lot of changes in Gabz - it is just growing on.

Nice to know. I knew many influential people in Gabs. Our office was in Fair grounds next to Chibanda Makgalemele & Co. Still in touch with many.

One of my ex was a SA Indian. I am still close to their family
 
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