The day the U.S. questioned Pakistan’s credibility in its fight against terrorism amidst rumors that the country is a safe hideout for the militants, Pakistan came out in criticism of the same denying it is no safe haven for terrorists. But, who will believe in the statement? I don’t think there is anyone who will side with Pakistan on the issue, when we all have heard thousands of time about the presence of Al Qaeda militants on the country’s border with Afghanistan.
Pakistan’s connection with terrorism goes long back and who doesn’t know about the nexus between Al-Qaeda and Pakistan. Everyone is aware that Pakistan has been standing sturdily behind the Taliban. And the September 2006 peace deal with Taliban militants is a strong proof in this direction, which gave the Taliban militants time and freedom to regroup and strategize against law after the U.S war on terror began. However, the rumors seem to agonize Pakistan, therefore strongly denying any connection with the Taliban or any other militant outfit, Pakistan warned of tribulations if U.S. aid to the country is severed.
All of us are aware that the border between Pakistan and Afghanistan is the most fragile in terms of terrorist activity, providing a safe haven to militants. Al Qaeda militants have actively dominated the tribal-dominated Wajiristan. And as the war on terror continues, U.S. strikes against the Al Qaeda hideouts in Pakistan cannot be ruled out. Pakistan’s fears on the issue are clear, therefore to escape from the U.S. attacks on its territory, it has stepped up its military strength in the frontier zones to show that it is actively behind U.S. in its war on terror.
Nonetheless, to prove its point to the world and to the U.S. in particular, Pakistan claims to have nabbed the most wanted gangster on the U.S. list, Dawood Ibrahim, about whose presence in its territory Pakistan had been stoutly rebutting. Such a step may save Pakistan from the glare of the world for the time being or might tempt us to question the credibility of Pakistan in the war on terror.
Via: Usa Today
