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WASHINGTON: Following the arrest of the Taliban military chief in Karachi, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Wednesday described Pakistans cooperation in the war against terror as serving the best interests of both the countries.
Also, the official Voice of America radio noted that Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradars arrest signals a change in the Pakistani mindset.
The Washington Post quoted US officials and anti-terrorism experts as suggesting that Pakistans cooperation in the effort to capture Mullah Baradar could prove a turning point in the Afghanistan war.
While CNN quoted an anti-terrorism expert as saying that Pakistans cooperation was may be its way of telling Washington to deal with Islamabad, not Saudi Arabia, if it wants to negotiate with the Afghan Taliban.
But the most cogent appreciation of Pakistans role came from Secretary Clinton who said that she could not comment on the operation: But I can express our appreciation for the increasing cooperation between the United States and Pakistan. It is something that I personally believe is in the best interest of both of our countries.
Describing the Taliban as a common enemy, she said that the effort to combat the militant group requires this level of partnership.
Asked if she believed that the Pakistanis were finally getting tough on the Taliban; the secretary said: I think the Pakistanis recognise that violent extremists inside of Pakistan now pose a direct threat to their state.
In interviews to three different television channels, Mrs Clinton noted that indiscriminate killings of Pakistani civilians and horrifying bombings carried out by the militants during the last several months helped convince the Pakistanis that the Taliban were their real enemy.
I mean, horrific bombings that have been just hard to even believe, bombing religious processions and mosques, and people playing volley ball and women and children in markets, she observed.
I mean there is no explanation, other than just cruelty and violence for the sake of violence, and the intimidation that could lead, in the eyes of the extremists, to some kind of secession of territory, she added.
But I think the Pakistanis, across the board in their leadership, recognise that standing firm against this threat is important to their future.
Describing why the US administration was reluctant to talk about the biggest catch since 9/11, Secretary Clinton said: We think less is better, in terms of what anyone knows, or what anyone might speculate on. But the general point is one that I would underscore, that the cooperation is increasing, and it is very valuable.
In a commentary broadcast by its main English news and dozens of other services, the official VOA radio noted that Mullah Baradars arrest followed the death of Pakistani Taliban leader Hakimullah Mehsud in a US drone attack.
DAWN.COM | National | Pak?s cooperation a turning point in Afghan war: US
Mullah capture in Karachi has justify the MQM. and US.warnings of Taliban presence.This is hard for Pakistan Gov. and nation to accept this reality but this incident is enough to admit and search a thousands of wahabi financing madressas in Karachi.
This is not wise to ignore these "Taliban's silent bombs"
Also, the official Voice of America radio noted that Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradars arrest signals a change in the Pakistani mindset.
The Washington Post quoted US officials and anti-terrorism experts as suggesting that Pakistans cooperation in the effort to capture Mullah Baradar could prove a turning point in the Afghanistan war.
While CNN quoted an anti-terrorism expert as saying that Pakistans cooperation was may be its way of telling Washington to deal with Islamabad, not Saudi Arabia, if it wants to negotiate with the Afghan Taliban.
But the most cogent appreciation of Pakistans role came from Secretary Clinton who said that she could not comment on the operation: But I can express our appreciation for the increasing cooperation between the United States and Pakistan. It is something that I personally believe is in the best interest of both of our countries.
Describing the Taliban as a common enemy, she said that the effort to combat the militant group requires this level of partnership.
Asked if she believed that the Pakistanis were finally getting tough on the Taliban; the secretary said: I think the Pakistanis recognise that violent extremists inside of Pakistan now pose a direct threat to their state.
In interviews to three different television channels, Mrs Clinton noted that indiscriminate killings of Pakistani civilians and horrifying bombings carried out by the militants during the last several months helped convince the Pakistanis that the Taliban were their real enemy.
I mean, horrific bombings that have been just hard to even believe, bombing religious processions and mosques, and people playing volley ball and women and children in markets, she observed.
I mean there is no explanation, other than just cruelty and violence for the sake of violence, and the intimidation that could lead, in the eyes of the extremists, to some kind of secession of territory, she added.
But I think the Pakistanis, across the board in their leadership, recognise that standing firm against this threat is important to their future.
Describing why the US administration was reluctant to talk about the biggest catch since 9/11, Secretary Clinton said: We think less is better, in terms of what anyone knows, or what anyone might speculate on. But the general point is one that I would underscore, that the cooperation is increasing, and it is very valuable.
In a commentary broadcast by its main English news and dozens of other services, the official VOA radio noted that Mullah Baradars arrest followed the death of Pakistani Taliban leader Hakimullah Mehsud in a US drone attack.
DAWN.COM | National | Pak?s cooperation a turning point in Afghan war: US
Mullah capture in Karachi has justify the MQM. and US.warnings of Taliban presence.This is hard for Pakistan Gov. and nation to accept this reality but this incident is enough to admit and search a thousands of wahabi financing madressas in Karachi.
This is not wise to ignore these "Taliban's silent bombs"
