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MoD demands Pak Army to share details of North Waziristan Operations
Afghanistan ministry of defense asked Pakistan army to coordinate details of their military operations in northern Waziristan to avoid the insurgents escape into Afghanistan territory.
“Pakistan must share with us the details and intelligence information of their new operations in North Waziristan, they must target the core of the Taliban during these operations,” General Dowlat Waziri, Afghan ministry of defense deputy spokesman demanded.
Apparently, Pakistan has launched military operations against the insurgents in North Waziristan, a mountainous region of Pakistan bordering with Afghanistan to force them to flee to Afghanistan.
Now, Islamabad is performing different operations than the past, operations backing by the U.S. drones.
Afghan military experts believe that Pakistan is only seeking to eliminate Pakistani Taliban (Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan or TTP) or force them to flee to Afghanistan.
Military affairs expert, Jawid Kohistani said,” Pakistan is trying to wipe out those groups who oppose Islamabad and send them to Afghanistan which is very critical for our country”.
Afghan officials have long been emphasizing that Pakistan loyal cooperation against the insurgents groups can secure peace and stability in Afghanistan, because it is believed that Islamabad is able to pressure the insurgents to end fighting and hold peace talks with Afghan government.
Reported by: Fawad Naseri
Esmaeil Baqaei, spokesperson for Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has announced that Tehran will host a regional meeting on Afghanistan next week.
Referring to Iran’s ongoing consultations with neighboring countries, including Pakistan and Afghanistan, aimed at promoting peace and stability in the region, he said: “The Islamic Republic of Iran attaches fundamental importance to security and stability in our neighboring environment, and in this regard, spares no effort to reduce tensions among regional countries and to strengthen mutual understanding.”
He described the upcoming meeting as the result of consultations held at various levels with neighboring countries and other regional actors, expressing hope that this initiative will play an effective role in enhancing regional cohesion and easing tensions.
According to Baqaei, the regional meeting will take place next week in Tehran, hosted by Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and will be attended by special representatives for Afghan affairs from Pakistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, China, and Russia.
The European Union has announced €25 million in assistance to the World Food Programme’s Afghanistan office.
According to the EU, the aid will be used to develop climate-resilient projects and strengthen local food systems in Afghanistan.
It will also help create employment opportunities for women and youth, as well as support school nutrition programs.
The EU added that this cooperation will continue to expand opportunities that improve the lives of Afghans.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Emirate has denied reports claiming that Afghan dual citizens living abroad are now required to obtain an Afghan visa when returning to their home country.
Zia Ahmad Takal, the ministry’s head of public relations, said in a statement that no new decision has been made in this regard.
According to him, Afghans who travel to Afghanistan with a foreign passport, as before, do not need to obtain a visa if they present proof of their Afghan identity, and they may enter the country without a visa.
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