In a rare direct response, DG ISPR reacts over US Vice President threats
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RAWALPINDI: Director General (DG) Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Maj Gen Asif Ghafoor has responded to US Vice President Mike Pence's statement in Kabul Yesterday blaming Pakistan for their failures and defeat in Afghanistan.
DG ISPR said that such statements by US officials can affect the war against terrorism.
Pence, during his surprise visit to Afghanistan earlier today, said; "Pakistan has much to gain from partnering with our efforts in Afghanistan. The days to shelter terrorists have gone. It has much to lose by continuing to harbour terrorists."
Following a response by the Foreign Office, the Pakistani military also responded to Pence's statement saying that allied countries do not 'put each other on notice.'
"Pakistani forces took effective action against terrorists and no one has ever done what Pakistan did against terrorism," said Maj Gen Ghafoor in an interview to a private TV channel on Friday.
"Pakistan and the United States have had cordial ties; we do not need aid from the US, but mutual trust."
The Pakistani military spokesman said that Afghanistan's war was imposed on Pakistan and stressed on the need for elimination of terror dens inside Afghanistan.
"Pakistan has repeatedly urged for eliminating TTP leadership present inside Afghanistan," he said.
The Pak Army general further stressed management on Afghan side of the border between the two countries, noting that Pakistan fenced its own side.
He said the two countries should have intelligence sharing.
Commenting further on US statements, Ghafoor said the Pakistan has responded to the US allegations on Foreign Office level, adding, "Such statements can affect the war against terrorism."
Speaking with regard to Coalition Support Fund, he said Pakistan got funds under the CSF for the amount it spent on the war.
"Pakistan isn't fighting the war against terrorism for the sake of money," he maintained.
