Islamabad, July 21 (ANI): Unless Pakistan clarifies its position and ends its dual game in Afghanistan, a solution to the Afghan conflict cannot be attained, with serious consequences for Pakistan and the entire region, according to an editorial.
In a recent trilateral meeting of the leaders of Afghanistan, Pakistan and the UK in Kabul, British Prime Minister David Cameron underscored the need to combat militant forces working to destroy both Afghanistan and Pakistan.
The Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), which has claimed responsibility for the cross-border attacks in Pakistan, has reportedly gathered strength and support by aligning with its mentors, the Afghan Haqqani network, the editorial in the Daily Times said.
The editorial cited that there are fears that once the US and NATO withdraw from the region, the Afghan Taliban, including the Haqqani network, may make a bid to regain power in Kabul.
However, the editorial said that whether Pakistan Prime Minister, Raja Pervez Ashraf's political leadership has the will and clout to persuade the military establishment for a shift from a proxy war strategy to a negotiated peaceful solution to Afghanistan, yet remains uncertain.
Pakistan has been long held responsible for not wanting peace in Afghanistan and there have been allegations of the nation's involvement in shoring up the Haqqani network to carry out high profile attacks in Afghanistan, the paper said.
The editorial pointed out that unless the situation in Afghanistan settles down and Pakistan benefits from such a peace dividend, both countries and the whole region would suffer in terms of development and progress. (ANI)
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