Canada Global(Web News)The Afghan Taliban government has asked Pakistan to suggest alternative ways to deal with the outlawed Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) as Kabul has categorically refused to use force against the terror outfit.
Tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan have been on the rise for several months, but the two countries are in communication through appropriate channels to deal with the situation. Sources familiar with the development told The Express Tribune that despite recent contacts, the standoff has not been resolved as the Afghan Taliban have Standing firm.
Although Pakistan has insisted on the use of force to neutralize the TTP, the Taliban government is pushing for an alternative way to deal with the problem.
Afghan media reports quoted unidentified Taliban officials as saying that Kabul would not take action against the TTP for two main reasons: (a) The TTP fought alongside the Taliban during the US-led military campaign in Afghanistan; (b) It is against Afghan tradition to take action against him. Similarly, the Afghan Taliban fear any punitive action against the TTP will force its fighters to join the Daesh terrorist organization, which the Afghan Taliban see as enemy number one.
Sources say that the Afghan Taliban were giving Pakistan this reason for not taking action against the TTP. However, this policy is not acceptable to Islamabad. It is believed that the Afghan Taliban want to resume talks between Pakistan and the TTP.
Islamabad abandoned this process after the change of command of the army in November last year. Besides, the previous rounds of negotiations did not yield the desired results as terrorist attacks only increased. Pakistan has set a clear pre-condition for talks with the TTP, which requires it to surrender completely, submit to Pakistan’s constitution and law, and only then Islamabad can consider talks. Is.
Taliban officials reportedly claimed that 90 percent of issues between Pakistan and the TTP had been resolved before talks broke down. However, the TTP wants to restore the status of the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) and give the group freedom to operate in the border areas.
Sources said that Pakistan will not compromise on its territorial integrity and sovereignty. The Taliban were told in clear words that Pakistan will not negotiate with terrorists. Since the Taliban came to power, the number of terrorist attacks has increased by 60% and suicide attacks by 500%. The increase in violence was contrary to Pakistan’s expectations. After the fall of the Kabul government, Islamabad had hoped that the Taliban would take care of its security concerns, but the situation has worsened.
