NATO fuel tankers set ablaze in Pakistan

[lem34]

Dear forum readers,

It is easy to see that while we are trying to recover from the tragic incident on November 26th, the terrorists are busy trying to achieve their evil objectives. This attack on NATO fuel trucks joins their long list of crimes and proves that unless we continue to tighten the grip around their neck, the region will continue to be plagued with their acts of terror. Just a couple of days ago, we witnessed a twin suicidal attack on the other side of the border in Afghanistan that left at least 58 people dead and many injured. And now this attack once again proves the need to continue our mission against the common threat. We completely understand that the “Salala” incident has been a big setback to our efforts in the region and forced many to question our alliance. But it is important to note that those who would really wish to see us part ways are not wasting any time taking advantage of the moment and will continue to do so, until we redirect our attention back to our common objectives. The question we need to ask ourselves is, who is really winning here?

‏MAJ Nevers,
DET, United States Central Command
U.S. Central Command

Also known as propaganda ministry of lies. Just get lost out of our neighbourhood

 

[Imran Khan]

Naswaar is an aphrodisiac and lassi is the best drink ever!!! Dont tell them we have this for godsake they will come for it!! lolzz

but then they have to face pakistani's for take this you know whats meaning of face pakistanis? heheehe

 

[Omar1984]

Well it was bound to happen. Anti-American sentiments are up the roof in Pakistan. Even Americans expected this to happen. Just leaving the supplies near the border in open field in Pakistan, of course some people were going to attack and others would cheer them on.

Indians stop crying, this has nothing to do with you. This issue is between the U.S./NATO and Pakistan.

 

[SpArK]

Who owns these trucks and who drives them?

 

[53fd]

Very stupid and short sighted. Its like cutting your nose to spite your face. Blockade is a good idea to make the US pay for the soldiers killed. This is sheer stupidity.

1. The trucks belong to local Pakistanis and they will suffer.
2. The trucks could have been unloaded or officially looted and the fuel could have been given to the poor.
3. NATO pays on F&C basis so US does not pay for the goods till it reached Afg, local insurance companies do. US will not pay.
4. Truck drivers will be out of job and no of trucks to carry fuel to other parts of Pakistan diminish.
5. Cleaning up the burnt trucks is Pakistans problem and not US problems.
6. Replacement of trucks again has to be borne by GOP directly or indirectly.

Could go on but 48 trucks burnt is better than 28 NATO men dead so if this cools some hotheads in Pakistan well and good.

The US makes the payments upfront, well upfront to Pakistan for the fuel, as well as the logistics.

 

[Sinnerman108]

Here is what is troubling me.

Why did it take SO long for any one to attack the NATO trucks ? ( a.k.a sitting ducks)

that too in supposedly the most hostile and terrorist infested land on earth.

Is it because Taliban are too weak now ?

Or is there some thing else ?

Why has no political leader try to move people to where the trucks are ?

---------- Post added at 09:12 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:11 PM ----------

Who owns these trucks and who drives them?

Driven by Pakistani / Afghan drivers.

Owner by some Paksitanis and some Afghans.

 

[53fd]

Who owns these trucks and who drives them?

I believe the owners of the trucks are some Pakistani truck company, & the people who drive them are Pakistanis. The US makes the payments upfront, well upfront to Pakistan for the fuel, as well as the logistics. At the end of the day, it is their biggest loss.

 

[SpArK]

The US makes the payments upfront, well upfront to Pakistan for the fuel, as well as the logistics.

So the loss of fuel and rent for NATO and trucks for Pakistani owners.

Been surprised to see many rejoicing burning them here. Strange.

 

[SpArK]

I believe the owners of the trucks are some Pakistani truck company, & the people who drive them are Pakistanis. The US makes the payments upfront, well upfront to Pakistan for the fuel, as well as the logistics.

eek... i replied to u in other thread.. why these thread arent merged?

 

[53fd]

So the loss of fuel and rent for NATO and trucks for Pakistani owners.

Been surprised to see many rejoicing burning them here. Strange.

Yes, the fuel & rent losses are for NATO. The fuel is used for the drone campaign as well. The people of Pakistan are fed up from the drone campaign & the violence from the WOT.

 

[SpArK]

Yes, the fuel & rent losses are for NATO. The fuel is used for the drone campaign as well. The people of Pakistan are fed up from the drone campaign & the violence from the WOT.

What happens when NATO leaves?

TTP becomes good guys?

 

[somebozo]

Why not steal the fuel and give it to the poor?

 

[Imran Khan]

Who owns these trucks and who drives them?

we own it but with US company insure them any truck burnt attacked insurance cover it . we all know its risky job to tranfer this sh1t in afghanistan thats why its with terms of insurance otherwise no idiot like his 60 lakhs truck burn for a trip .

 

[53fd]

What happens when NATO leaves?

TTP becomes good guys?

The TTP have been beaten into oblivion by Pakistan:

Pakistani Taliban Splintering Into Factions - ABC News

 

[karan.1970]

The TTP have been beaten into oblivion by Pakistan:

Pakistani Taliban Splintering Into Factions - ABC News

By the same drone strikes whose fuel is being interdicted to the merriment of Pakistani members here