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so what was decided ....$ 5000 per truck or FREE!!!??
Pakistan considers taxing Nato Afghanistan trucks
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So what do you suggest the military should do?
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ISLAMABAD: The Americans want trouble-free supplies for Nato forces in Afghanistan.
A memorandum of understanding (MoU) which the US and Pakistan are going to sign for sustainable running of ground lines of communication (GLOC), on the face of it, appears to be a foolproof document, ensuring round-the-clock transportation of American cargo to Afghanistan. The federal cabinet on Wednesday approved the MOU, which is expected to be formally signed next week.
The draft MOU, shared with cabinet members, clearly suggests that Americans want an understanding that future supplies would continue without any major trouble.
It carries a whole list of contact persons from the ministry of defence, Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), National Logistic Cell (NLC), Ports & Shipping to the National Highway Authority (NHA), who would be available around the clock in the event of emergency. All these departments will be directly involved in smooth and speedy transportation of the US cargo to Afghanistan.
While from the US side, the Office of the Defence Representative Pakistan (ODPR) will be working as the Central Coordination Authority (CCA), the point of contact for daily business will be the Surface Deployment and Distribution Command (SDDC) based in the US embassy in Islamabad. The US will also retain customs and transit capabilities within the US consulates in Karachi and Peshawar.
Moreover, special focus has been given to speedy processing of the US cargo for which dedicated officers would be posted at the Karachi port and other points. Moreover, for the smooth transportation of the cargo, according to the MOU, Pakistan will not only ensure effective monitoring of transit routes but will also regularly update on road conditions.
It may be recalled that according to the NHA, Pakistani roads used for Nato supplies since 2001, have suffered a loss of nearly Rs30 billion which it said it needed for repairs. The issue was discussed in the National Assembly. However, there is no mention in the MOU of road damage.
The MOU carries a special provision for resolving a dispute between the two countries over the supply routes, but does not allow any third party intervention.
While the US acknowledges that commercial carriers engaged by it for transportation of its cargo will be paid fee as per laws and rules, but in the event of any damage to the cargo these commercial carriers will have to pay the claims. According to the document, commercial carriers mean a legal entity that provides transportation and related services under a contract or subcontract with or for the US.
The cooperation under the MOU is intended to last till Dec 31, 2015, which may continue if the two sides agree to continue for another year.
According to one provision, if either side wants to discontinue the arrangement it will have to duly notify the other to this effect. But, under normal circumstances if one side intends to end the cooperation it will need 45 days from the receipt of the relevant notification.
According to another provision of the MOU, the document may be changed with mutual understanding by exchange of letters and the cooperation under this agreement will be subject to both countries respective laws, rules and regulations.
From Pakistans side, the authorisation for the US cargo will be granted only by the ministry of defence in accordance with Pakistani laws, rules, regulations, orders, including customs general order, customs procedures, and applicable published fees. The issue of fee has not been discussed in so many words in the MOU.
According to the MOU, Pakistan will keep the right to refuse issuance of this authorisation. Likewise, Pakistan may cancel or suspend authorisation under the MOU if the American cargo is found to be not consistent with the agreement.
Americans want trouble-free Nato supplies | DAWN.COM
A memorandum of understanding (MoU) which the US and Pakistan are going to sign for sustainable running of ground lines of communication (GLOC), on the face of it, appears to be a foolproof document, ensuring round-the-clock transportation of American cargo to Afghanistan. The federal cabinet on Wednesday approved the MOU, which is expected to be formally signed next week.
The draft MOU, shared with cabinet members, clearly suggests that Americans want an understanding that future supplies would continue without any major trouble.
It carries a whole list of contact persons from the ministry of defence, Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), National Logistic Cell (NLC), Ports & Shipping to the National Highway Authority (NHA), who would be available around the clock in the event of emergency. All these departments will be directly involved in smooth and speedy transportation of the US cargo to Afghanistan.
While from the US side, the Office of the Defence Representative Pakistan (ODPR) will be working as the Central Coordination Authority (CCA), the point of contact for daily business will be the Surface Deployment and Distribution Command (SDDC) based in the US embassy in Islamabad. The US will also retain customs and transit capabilities within the US consulates in Karachi and Peshawar.
Moreover, special focus has been given to speedy processing of the US cargo for which dedicated officers would be posted at the Karachi port and other points. Moreover, for the smooth transportation of the cargo, according to the MOU, Pakistan will not only ensure effective monitoring of transit routes but will also regularly update on road conditions.
It may be recalled that according to the NHA, Pakistani roads used for Nato supplies since 2001, have suffered a loss of nearly Rs30 billion which it said it needed for repairs. The issue was discussed in the National Assembly. However, there is no mention in the MOU of road damage.
The MOU carries a special provision for resolving a dispute between the two countries over the supply routes, but does not allow any third party intervention.
While the US acknowledges that commercial carriers engaged by it for transportation of its cargo will be paid fee as per laws and rules, but in the event of any damage to the cargo these commercial carriers will have to pay the claims. According to the document, commercial carriers mean a legal entity that provides transportation and related services under a contract or subcontract with or for the US.
The cooperation under the MOU is intended to last till Dec 31, 2015, which may continue if the two sides agree to continue for another year.
According to one provision, if either side wants to discontinue the arrangement it will have to duly notify the other to this effect. But, under normal circumstances if one side intends to end the cooperation it will need 45 days from the receipt of the relevant notification.
According to another provision of the MOU, the document may be changed with mutual understanding by exchange of letters and the cooperation under this agreement will be subject to both countries respective laws, rules and regulations.
From Pakistans side, the authorisation for the US cargo will be granted only by the ministry of defence in accordance with Pakistani laws, rules, regulations, orders, including customs general order, customs procedures, and applicable published fees. The issue of fee has not been discussed in so many words in the MOU.
According to the MOU, Pakistan will keep the right to refuse issuance of this authorisation. Likewise, Pakistan may cancel or suspend authorisation under the MOU if the American cargo is found to be not consistent with the agreement.
Americans want trouble-free Nato supplies | DAWN.COM
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Good! Pakistan must make hay while the sun shines as after 2014 there'll be no more dollars to be had as NATO would have gone home by then.
But wait, it's possible the supply routes through Pakistan would still be required as 30,000 US troops are to be deployed permanently in Afghanistan. So it looks like the Pakistani government will continue to get aid from the Yanks (Whom they never tire of bashing!) and taxes for keeping the supply lines open.
But wait, it's possible the supply routes through Pakistan would still be required as 30,000 US troops are to be deployed permanently in Afghanistan. So it looks like the Pakistani government will continue to get aid from the Yanks (Whom they never tire of bashing!) and taxes for keeping the supply lines open.
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