Gen Raheel 'seriously concerned' over violation of sovereignty by US

[Devil Soul]

Gen Raheel 'seriously concerned' over violation of sovereignty by US
DAWN.COM — UPDATED 22 MINUTES AGO

US envoy David Hale meets Gen Raheel Sharif at GHQ. ─ ISPR
RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif in a meeting with United States (US) Ambassador to Pakistan David Hale on Wednesday expressed serious concerns over the US drone strike in Balochistan.

The US drone strike targeting Afghan Taliban chief Mullah Akhtar Mansour was the first-ever in the province which has long been a ‘red line’ for Pakistan.

While the government has long condemned drone strikes, terming them a violation of Pakistan’s sovereignty, it had already conveyed a set of ‘red lines’ to the US in 2010, specifically mentioning attacks in Balochistan as a no-go area.

The Army chief said the drone attack, which was a violation of sovereignty, was detrimental to Pak-US ties and regional stability and damaged peace efforts, an Inter-Services Public Relations statement said.

The COAS said Pakistan’s efforts, successes and sacrifices in fight against terrorism are unparalleled.

Hale called on the Army chief at General Headquarters. The situation arising after the US drone strike in Balochistan came under discussion during the meeting.

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif criticised the US drone strike on Sunday, describing it as a violation of Pakistan's sovereignty. A strong protest has also been lodged with the US over the attack.

 

[Devil Soul]

Drone strike on Pakistani soil detrimental to relations with US: Army chief
By Kamran Yousaf
Published: May 25, 2016

Army Chief General Raheel Sharif on Wednesday warned the recent US drone strike targeting late Taliban leader Mullah Akhtar Mansour is detrimental to bilateral relations between the two countries.

The army chief’s reaction came during a meeting with the Ambassador of US David Hale at the General Headquarters in Rawalpindi, a statement issued by Inter Services Public relations (ISPR) said.

Afghan Taliban leader Mullah Mansour killed in US drone strike in Pakistan

The statement said the situation arising after the US drone strike in Balochistan on May 22 came under discussion.

While expressing serious concerns over the drone strike, COAS said such acts of sovereignty violations are detrimental to relations between both countries and are counter-productive for ongoing peace process for regional stability.

“Pakistan’s efforts, successes and sacrifices in fight against terrorism have been unparalleled,” General Raheel added.

US forces will continue to go after threats on Pakistani soil: Obama

President Barack Obama on Monday confirmed Taliban chief Mullah Akhtar Mansour was killed in a US air strike, hailing his death as an “important milestone” in efforts to bring peace to Afghanistan.

Saturday’s bombing raid, the first known American assault on a top Afghan Taliban leader on Pakistani soil, marked a major blow to the militant movement, which saw a new resurgence under Mansour.

Soon after Obama’s statement, Pakistan summoned the US ambassador to express concern over the drone strike inside its territory, which reportedly killed Afghan Taliban chief Mullah Akhtar Mansoor.

Pakistan summons US envoy over drone strike inside territory

Ambassador David Hale was called in by the Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs Tariq Fatemi wherein the latter pointed out that the drone strike was a violation of Pakistan’s sovereignty, according to a Foreign Office statement.

The attack is also a breach of the United Nation’s Charter that guarantees the inviolability of the territorial integrity of its member states, he added.

Fatemi emphasised such actions could adversely impact the ongoing efforts by the Quadrilateral Coordination Group (QCG) for facilitating peace talks between the Afghan government and Taliban.

 

[Pandora]

Look who woke up after 3 days. These people are an embarrassment and such a toothless statement is very disappointing. At least CH. Nisar made some headline. This wont even go into international media. I dont know why we even bother to have an army when they are only there to show concerns.

 

[T-72M1]

Look who woke up after 3 days. These people are an embarrassment and such a toothless statement is very disappointing. At least CH. Nisar made some headline. This wont even go into international media. I dont know why we even bother to have an army when they are only there to show concerns.

what kind of response would you have wanted from your army ?

 

[darksider]

I am really disappointed from army chief,s response.

 

[The Sandman]

Finally he's concerned too

 

[Zibago]

Look who woke up after 3 days. These people are an embarrassment and such a toothless statement is very disappointing. At least CH. Nisar made some headline. This wont even go into international media. I dont know why we even bother to have an army when they are only there to show concerns.

Should we shoot drone you and i both know that is not possible given our economic reliance on US

 

[rashid.sarwar]

disappointment, disappointment, disappointment

 

[Pandora]

Should we shoot drone you and i both know that is not possible given our economic reliance on US

You mean economic reliance which has been sanctioned by US senate since few day back?

 

[third eye]

Since the General is ' seriously' concerned, is he ' seriously ' thinking about doing something 'serious' this time, or will the usual lip service do ?

 

[Zibago]

You mean economic reliance which has been sanctioned by US senate since few day back?

Not only aid but also trade you forget US is still our major export destination

 

[S.Y.A]

What a joke, he is seriously concerned. Munh k fire hain sab. Public opinion change hua to concern samnay agya. Abhi Uncle Sam danda dein gay to line par ajayen gay dono shareef sahiban.

 

[RealNapster]

Since the General is ' seriously' concerned, is he ' seriously ' thinking about doing something 'serious' this time, or will the usual lip service do ?

Kutti chora naal rale ay,,,, ... don't expect much from her.

 

[GURU DUTT]

You mean economic reliance which has been sanctioned by US senate since few day back?

what can General shareef do against USA about drones or what can PAF do or for that matter even your PM & President combined ?

its not just AID that is online but look at your exports where they go and who are your biggest partners for genrating money and the fact who saves pakistan from defaulting from WB and IMF loans and where are the families and assets of all past and present elite of pakistan ?

 

[313baberali]

So called "concerns" of Pakistan leaderships