Pervez Musharraf, the President of Pakistan, stated that any members of the Taliban or Al-Qaeda who have entered Pakistan will be pursued and captured by Pakistani forces. In an interview with foreign journalists in Islamabad, General Musharraf mentioned that Pakistani forces have been trying to prevent terrorists from exiting Afghanistan, but completely sealing the borders is impossible. He noted that a small number of militants may have managed to escape and not be captured. The President of Pakistan said that anyone who has fled into Pakistan will be apprehended with the help of the United States. He described U.S. assistance in communications and electronic tracking as beneficial but emphasized that any investigation and arrest of suspected terrorists will be carried out by Pakistani forces. General Musharraf stated that it is out of the question for U.S. military forces to control any territory in Pakistan, adding that only 12 American communication experts are present in Pakistan. U.S. officials stated a month ago that a few U.S. special forces had entered Pakistan in pursuit of Taliban and Al-Qaeda fighters.
General Musharraf stated that completely sealing the borders is impossible
Pervez Musharraf, the President of Pakistan, declared that sealing the borders to prevent the escape of Taliban and Al-Qaeda members is impossible. He emphasized that any militants who have entered Pakistan will be captured with U.S. assistance, while asserting that U.S. military control over Pakistani territory is not feasible. This statement highlights the ongoing challenges in the U.S.-Pakistan cooperation against terrorism.
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📰 What Happened
President Musharraf of Pakistan stated that while it is impossible to completely seal the borders to prevent Taliban and Al-Qaeda members from entering Pakistan, efforts are ongoing to capture those who do. He emphasized that U.S. assistance is limited to communications and tracking, with Pakistani forces leading arrests.
- Musharraf acknowledged the difficulty in sealing the Afghanistan-Pakistan border.
- U.S. assistance is limited to communications and tracking, not military control.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Post-9/11, Pakistan became a key ally of the U.S. in the fight against terrorism, facing pressure to manage its border with Afghanistan effectively.
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