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: We again saw this week in Quetta Pakistan; terrorists attack a public bus killing 11 civilians in a blatant and ruthless attack that took the lives of two children among women and elderly. Terrorism is a challenge that continues in the region. No one can deny the fact that terrorist attacks have decreased considerably in Pakistan, but the attack this week and the one last month at the military base in Peshawar is a stark reminder that the elusive enemy is waiting to strike whenever they get a chance. The time is ripe for all parties concerned to work together to eliminate this menace in the region. The common citizen has suffered for long in the hands of the terrorists. Recently the US commander in Afghanistan, General John F Campbell testified to the US Senate Armed Services Committee, “Senior Pakistani military officers have repeatedly declared that they can no longer discriminate between ‘good and bad’ terrorists. They appear to be taking meaningful actions to back up their words.” He was referring to the ongoing massive military operation, codenamed Zarb-e-Azb, against terrorists in North Waziristan Agency, the once stronghold of local Taliban and their foreign cohorts, and the subsequent offensive in the strategic Tirah Valley of Khyber Agency.
Tomorrow when President Obama hosts Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif at the White House, counter-terrorism and regional stability will be part of the agenda. The White House Press Secretary said in a statement, “The visit will highlight the enduring nature of the U.S.-Pakistan relationship and provide an opportunity to strengthen our cooperation on issues of mutual concern, including economic growth, trade and investment, clean energy, global health, climate change, nuclear security, counterterrorism, and regional stability. The President looks forward to discussions with Prime Minister Sharif on ways we can advance our shared interest in a stable, secure, and prosperous Pakistan.”
We hope to see elimination of terrorism in the region so peace and prosperity can return to the people who so deserve.
Abdul Quddus
DET - U.S. Central Command
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Tomorrow when President Obama hosts Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif at the White House, counter-terrorism and regional stability will be part of the agenda. The White House Press Secretary said in a statement, “The visit will highlight the enduring nature of the U.S.-Pakistan relationship and provide an opportunity to strengthen our cooperation on issues of mutual concern, including economic growth, trade and investment, clean energy, global health, climate change, nuclear security, counterterrorism, and regional stability. The President looks forward to discussions with Prime Minister Sharif on ways we can advance our shared interest in a stable, secure, and prosperous Pakistan.”
We hope to see elimination of terrorism in the region so peace and prosperity can return to the people who so deserve.
Abdul Quddus
DET - U.S. Central Command
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