Pakistan to 'favourably' consider Afghan request for transport of Indian wheat, PM tells visiting delegation

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Pakistan to 'favourably' consider Afghan request for transport of Indian wheat, PM tells visiting delegation
Dawn.comPublished November 12, 2021 - Updated about 5 hours ago
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Afghanistan's acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi called on Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday. — Photo courtesy: PID
Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday said that Pakistan would "favourably" consider the request by the Taliban government in Afghanistan for transporting wheat offered by India through the country on an "exceptional basis" for humanitarian purposes.
According to a handout issued by the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), the premier expressed the views while speaking to a delegation led by Afghanistan's acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi.
Muttaqi — who is currently in the country on a three-day visit — was accompanied by the acting ministers of finance, and industry and commerce as well as other senior members of the Afghan delegation.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1459155943355293711

During the meeting, the premier reaffirmed Pakistan's support to Afghanistan and the Afghan people in overcoming the challenges being faced by the neighbouring country.
He also stressed the vital importance of a peaceful, stable, sovereign, prosperous and connected Afghanistan for Pakistan and the wider region.
The premier stressed that "continued security and resolute counter-terrorism actions, respect for rights of all Afghans, and inclusivity in governance and politics would further contribute to Afghanistan’s stability," the PMO statement said.
He also expressed the hope that the interim Afghan government would continue to "constructively engage" the international community and would keep on taking positive measures to address prevailing challenges, the statement added.
"Pakistan has been consistently calling for provision of immediate humanitarian relief for Afghanistan," the statement quoted the premier as saying.
He also underscored the urgent need to release Afghanistan’s frozen assets and facilitate banking transactions to prevent an economic meltdown.
Commenting on Pak-Afghan relations, PM Imran reiterated Islamabad's resolve to stand by the Afghan people by extending all possible support, including humanitarian assistance in-kind, to withstand the coming winter season.
He said that Pakistan would provide essential food items including wheat and rice, emergency medical supplies and shelter items for Afghanistan, in addition to the assistance already extended.
The prime minister also emphasised the importance for the two countries to work together to facilitate the movement of people, trade, transit and regional connectivity in an effort to promote progress and prosperity in the region.
PM meets Troika delegates
Separately, the prime minister also met senior diplomats from China, Russia, the United States who are in Pakistan as part of the Troika Plus mechanism to discuss the situation in Afghanistan.
According to a PMO statement, the premier underscored the importance of the Troika Plus mechanism at the meeting and congratulated them on their "successful meeting in Islamabad regarding the situation in Afghanistan and the way forward to overcome the impending challenges".
The prime minister underlined the importance of peace and stability in Afghanistan for the security and prosperity of the entire region, the PMO statement said, adding that the premier told the diplomats that he had been consistently stressing that there was no military solution in Afghanistan.
"As such, Pakistan had all along supported an inclusive political settlement [in Afghanistan]," the PMO quoted him as saying.
He also emphasised the importance of inclusivity, respect of human rights, and resolute counter-terrorism actions in the changed environment in Afghanistan.
According to the PMO, the prime minister emphasised the importance of the international community having a "pragmatic approach and constructive engagement with Afghanistan to address mutual concerns and promote common interests of Troika Plus countries".
"The prime minister laid a strong emphasis on [the] provision of urgent humanitarian assistance as well as economic support to Afghanistan to avert the twin challenges of a humanitarian crisis and economic collapse," the PMO said,
PM Imran also hoped that the international community would recognise the gravity of the situation and take urgent measures to help alleviate the sufferings of Afghan people. The prime minister highlighted the crucial role of Troika Plus in this context, the PMO said.

 

[Deltadart]

So we would allow the indian trucks loaded with supposedly wheat, and manned by pajeets all the way to afghan border? Pathetic move.

 

[khansaheeb]

Pakistan to 'favourably' consider Afghan request for transport of Indian wheat, PM tells visiting delegation
Dawn.comPublished November 12, 2021 - Updated about 5 hours ago
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Afghanistan's acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi called on Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday. — Photo courtesy: PID
Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday said that Pakistan would "favourably" consider the request by the Taliban government in Afghanistan for transporting wheat offered by India through the country on an "exceptional basis" for humanitarian purposes.
According to a handout issued by the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), the premier expressed the views while speaking to a delegation led by Afghanistan's acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi.
Muttaqi — who is currently in the country on a three-day visit — was accompanied by the acting ministers of finance, and industry and commerce as well as other senior members of the Afghan delegation.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1459155943355293711

During the meeting, the premier reaffirmed Pakistan's support to Afghanistan and the Afghan people in overcoming the challenges being faced by the neighbouring country.
He also stressed the vital importance of a peaceful, stable, sovereign, prosperous and connected Afghanistan for Pakistan and the wider region.
The premier stressed that "continued security and resolute counter-terrorism actions, respect for rights of all Afghans, and inclusivity in governance and politics would further contribute to Afghanistan’s stability," the PMO statement said.
He also expressed the hope that the interim Afghan government would continue to "constructively engage" the international community and would keep on taking positive measures to address prevailing challenges, the statement added.
"Pakistan has been consistently calling for provision of immediate humanitarian relief for Afghanistan," the statement quoted the premier as saying.
He also underscored the urgent need to release Afghanistan’s frozen assets and facilitate banking transactions to prevent an economic meltdown.
Commenting on Pak-Afghan relations, PM Imran reiterated Islamabad's resolve to stand by the Afghan people by extending all possible support, including humanitarian assistance in-kind, to withstand the coming winter season.
He said that Pakistan would provide essential food items including wheat and rice, emergency medical supplies and shelter items for Afghanistan, in addition to the assistance already extended.
The prime minister also emphasised the importance for the two countries to work together to facilitate the movement of people, trade, transit and regional connectivity in an effort to promote progress and prosperity in the region.
PM meets Troika delegates
Separately, the prime minister also met senior diplomats from China, Russia, the United States who are in Pakistan as part of the Troika Plus mechanism to discuss the situation in Afghanistan.
According to a PMO statement, the premier underscored the importance of the Troika Plus mechanism at the meeting and congratulated them on their "successful meeting in Islamabad regarding the situation in Afghanistan and the way forward to overcome the impending challenges".
The prime minister underlined the importance of peace and stability in Afghanistan for the security and prosperity of the entire region, the PMO statement said, adding that the premier told the diplomats that he had been consistently stressing that there was no military solution in Afghanistan.
"As such, Pakistan had all along supported an inclusive political settlement [in Afghanistan]," the PMO quoted him as saying.
He also emphasised the importance of inclusivity, respect of human rights, and resolute counter-terrorism actions in the changed environment in Afghanistan.
According to the PMO, the prime minister emphasised the importance of the international community having a "pragmatic approach and constructive engagement with Afghanistan to address mutual concerns and promote common interests of Troika Plus countries".
"The prime minister laid a strong emphasis on [the] provision of urgent humanitarian assistance as well as economic support to Afghanistan to avert the twin challenges of a humanitarian crisis and economic collapse," the PMO said,
PM Imran also hoped that the international community would recognise the gravity of the situation and take urgent measures to help alleviate the sufferings of Afghan people. The prime minister highlighted the crucial role of Troika Plus in this context, the PMO said.

Why get the wheat from India when it ould be imported from anywhere else like China, Russia, etc unless it is backdoor way for the Indians to join CPEC. Pakistan should say no and import wheat from other countries for Afghanistan.

 

[cloud4000]

Why get the wheat from India when it ould be imported from anywhere else like China, Russia, etc unless it is backdoor way for the Indians to join CPEC. Pakistan should say no and import wheat from other countries for Afghanistan.

Where in the article does it say Pakistan is acquiring wheat from India? India is giving this wheat to Afghanistan at its own expense, including its transportation to Afghanistan. India could transport the wheat via Chabahar but it would take much longer more cost more to ship that route. It would preferable to send the wheat overland.

If Pakistan is concerned about security, it can scrutinize the trucks, the goods, and the drivers to its heart consent. But it will only delay the shipment of wheat to needy people.

In addition, this request came from the Taliban as well. Pakistan should make a decision either way and stop treating Afghanistan as a colony.

 

[FuturePAF]

Where in the article does it say Pakistan is acquiring wheat from India? India is giving this wheat to Afghanistan at its own expense, including its transportation to Afghanistan. India could transport the wheat via Chabahar but it would take much longer more cost more to ship that route. It would preferable to send the wheat overland.

If Pakistan is concerned about security, it can scrutinize the trucks, the goods, and the drivers to its heart consent. But it will only delay the shipment of wheat to needy people.

In addition, this request came from the Taliban as well. Pakistan should make a decision either way and stop treating Afghanistan as a colony.

IMHO, Pakistan should let the wheat go through, but after inspection, as well as transport it on Pakistani trucks by Pakistani drivers. Balancing humanitarian needs with the trust deficit/security concerns.

 

[Aesterix]

I am afraid the بونگا will do another big بونگی۔

 

[Raj-Hindustani]

Why get the wheat from India when it ould be imported from anywhere else like China, Russia, etc unless it is backdoor way for the Indians to join CPEC. Pakistan should say no and import wheat from other countries for Afghanistan.

CPEC - a already failed project is not useful for India. CPEC was made to serve only Chinese perspective and they are the beneficial.

A another U-turn...

I don't understand that government of imran khan.. They allowed few days ago direct flights from kashmir to UAE and after criticism, he again took the U-turn.

After again criticism, might he will take U-turn and say , not allowed..

 

[HalfMoon]

CPEC - a already failed project is not useful for India. CPEC was made to serve only Chinese perspective and they are the beneficial.

A another U-turn...

I don't understand that government of imran khan.. They allowed few days ago direct flights from kashmir to UAE and after criticism, he again took the U-turn.

After again criticism, might he will take U-turn and say , not allowed..

Don't worry.

Pakistan will take Indian products at Indian border, repackage with Pakistan branding and deliver them to Afghanistan.

Pakistan will not allow Indian brands or India trucks or Indian personnel.

 

[Raj-Hindustani]

Don't worry.

Pakistan will take Indian products at Indian border, repackage with Pakistan branding and deliver them to Afghanistan.

Pakistan will not allow Indian brands or India trucks or Indian personnel.

.... Don't worry, waste the money on rebranding and transportation...

For us, Afghanistan, Taliban and afghani will already know, it is coming from where

 

[HalfMoon]

.... Don't worry, waste the money on rebranding and transportation...

For us, Afghanistan, Taliban and afghani will already know, it is coming from where

May be a handful of people may know but the common people who receives the bags will receive in a Pakistani bags, that is what they will see and remember.

 

[Raj-Hindustani]

May be a handful of people may know but the common people who receives the bags will receive in a Pakistani bags, that is what they will see and remember.

Do you understand the cost of rebranding?

Suppose, there is a bag of 10, 20 and 50 kg... All will be labelled with made in Indian brand..

Pakistan will do repackaging and also transportation cost......... For what, nothing?

we are not living in 1980-90, people have only national channel as like pTV...

before reaching to Afghanistan border... Most of the Afghani will be already awaiting and aware from where it is coming..

 

[Goritoes]

Imran Khan is PM of Pashtoons not of Pakistan... his love for his race will be the downfall of Pakistan while the other dominated race will only care about DHA, meanwhile Pakistan is going down the gutters.

 

[Shehryar Ashraf]

but but muh chabahar is there.
millions, billions spent on bypassing pakistan.
all that spent just to ask permission?

 

[AZ1]

what happened to indian chabahar which was safest and cheaper as per indians

 

[HalfMoon]

Do you understand the cost of rebranding?

Suppose, there is a bag of 10, 20 and 50 kg... All will be labelled with made in Indian brand..

Pakistan will do repackaging and also transportation cost......... For what, nothing?

we are not living in 1980-90, people have only national channel as like pTV...

before reaching to Afghanistan border... Most of the Afghani will be already awaiting and aware from where it is coming..

It will be no cost to Pakistan.

India packs 100 kgs in an Indian bag.

Pakistan repackages 20 Kgs in Pakistani bag and delivers to Afghanistan.

The remaining 80kgs will be distributed in Pakistan. This is in lieu of the costs for rebranding and to deliver at Afghan border.