US suspension of aid to impact security cooperation, regional peace: DG ISPR

[maravan91]

US suspension of aid to impact security cooperation, regional peace: DG ISPR

KARACHI: Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Major General Asif Ghafoor on Friday said that the suspension of aid to Pakistan by the United States would impact bilateral security cooperation between the two nations and regional peace.

The Pakistani military spokesman said so during an interview with a US broadcaster.

"Suspension of US assistance will impact bilateral security cooperation and regional peace efforts," he told Voice of America (VOA). "But it will not deter our resolve to fight terrorism."

The US earlier announced that it was withholding $255 million in aid to Islamabad.

"Today we can confirm that we are suspending security assistance only to Pakistan at this time," State Department Spokesperson Heather Nauert announced at a press briefing on Thursday.

Ghafoor said that Pakistan never fought for money, but for peace. "We have paid a heavy price, both in blood and treasure."

The spokesman further added that the Pakistan Army has indiscriminately targeted terrorists, including the Haqqani network.

"There are no organised terrorist sanctuaries inside Pakistan," he maintained.

The DG ISPR further said that casting doubts on Pakistan would not be good for common objectives shared by Washington and Islamabad.

"Casting doubt on our will is not good for our common objective of moving towards enduring peace and stability."

He further vowed that "Pakistan shall continue its sincere efforts in the best interest of Pakistan and peace."

The US Defense Department has been instructed to stop making payments from Coalition Support Funds set aside to refund Pakistani spending on counter-terrorist operations.

However, there will be exemptions, and officials refused to put a figure on how much Pakistan will lose out on if it fails to cooperate.

But the National Defense Authorization Act permits the US military to spend up to $900 million in the 2017 financial year and $700 million in financial 2018.
https://www.geo.tv/latest/175494-us...impact-bilateral-security-cooperation-dg-ispr

 

[Hareeb]

Pata tha thook k chatna inki purani aadat ha.

Thus, all those shitty statements: "We dont need your aid", "we are better off without US aid", "We are not fighting for money", were for public consumptions.
Sb C samajhte hain is masoom awam ko.

 

[alphapak]

Can someone ask him when Pak will respond? When will
ground and air supply route be closed?

 

[Gurjot.S]

Its not about 255 million $, its about much more than it. Stopping aid is just a tip of the iceberg.

 

[cloud4000]

Can someone ask him when Pak will respond? When will
ground and air supply route be closed?

When Pakistan absolutely has to. It's an important card and it has to be used correctly for maximum effect.

 

[Rank]

 

[Sugarcane]

So, DG IS OR is out with begging bowl

 

[idune]

Its not about 255 million $, its about much more than it. Stopping aid is just a tip of the iceberg.

Right and indians are giving puja for "iceberg" that does not exist.

 

[PaklovesTurkiye]

ARMY...U ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL THE INSULTS WE ARE HAVING, RIGHT NOW.......

ARMY...U ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL THE INSULTS WE ARE HAVING, RIGHT NOW.......

ARMY...U ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL THE INSULTS WE ARE HAVING, RIGHT NOW.......

THROW YOUR UNIFORM. U DON'T DESERVE TO WEAR THAT. U ARE ROTTEN TO THE CORE AND PLAYING WITH PUBLIC...

FUK UUUUUU

 

[idune]

Inside Pakistani defense establishment there are still US beneficiary class acting and making statement on behalf of US. This statement is one example of that. How else they make statement that somehow Pakistan and regional security is dependent on US "aid"????? Turkey style cleansing is need of the day.

 

[jetray]

Contrary to the bluster displayed by pakistan on US aid cut it seems that it as all but agreed to US terms. Pakistans military spokesperson said they are engaged with US and awaiting further details.

So what happened to all the bravado? Seems we are looking at musharaff 2.0...

US aid suspension will undermine security cooperation, regional peace: DG ISPR

RAWALPINDI: Pakistan military spokesman Major General Asif Ghafoor has said that suspension of U.S. assistance will undermine bilateral security cooperation and regional peace efforts.

In an interview with Voice of America (VOA), Director General Inter Services Public Relations said suspension of U.S. assistance will not deter the Pakistan's counterterrorism resolve.

He said Pakistan never fought for money but for peace.

The United States said on Thursday it was suspending at least $900 million in security assistance to Pakistan until it takes action against the Afghan Taliban and the Haqqani network militant groups.

The US State Department announced the decision, saying it reflected the Trump administration’s frustration that Pakistan has not done more against the two groups, which have long used sanctuaries in Pakistan to launch attacks in neighboring Afghanistan that have killed US, Afghan and other forces.

The military spokesman said, “Suspension of security assistance will not affect Pakistan’s resolve to fight terrorism; however, it for sure will have an impact on Pakistan-U.S. security cooperation and efforts towards regional peace.”

He went on to say Pakistan has targeted terrorists “indiscriminately,” including Haqqanis at a “heavy cost of blood and treasure.” There are no more “organized” terrorist sanctuaries inside Pakistan, he maintained.

The military spokesman told VoA, “Casting doubts on our will is not good to our common objective of moving toward enduring peace and stability. Pakistan shall continue its sincere efforts in best interest of Pakistan and peace.

Meanwhile, denouncing Washington´s decision to suspend over $900 million in security assistance as "counterproductive" Friday, Pakistan’s Foreign Office said Islamabad is engaged with the US Administration on the issue of security cooperation and await further details.

Foreign Office said the impact of US decision on pursuit of common objectives is likely to emerge more clearly in due course of time.

“It needs to be appreciated that Pakistan has fought the war against terrorism largely from its own resources which has cost over $120 billion in 15 years. We are determined to continue to do all it takes to secure the lives of our citizens and broader stability in the region”, foreign office spokesman said.

https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/2...e-security-cooperation-regional-peace-dg-ispr

 

[pothead]

idiotic to believe Pakistan will ever mend it's ways.

 

[Mrc]

Contrary to the bluster displayed by pakistan on US aid cut it seems that it as all but agreed to US terms. Pakistans military spokesperson said they are engaged with US and awaiting further details.

So what happened to all the bravado? Seems we are looking at musharaff 2.0...

US aid suspension will undermine security cooperation, regional peace: DG ISPR

RAWALPINDI: Pakistan military spokesman Major General Asif Ghafoor has said that suspension of U.S. assistance will undermine bilateral security cooperation and regional peace efforts.

In an interview with Voice of America (VOA), Director General Inter Services Public Relations said suspension of U.S. assistance will not deter the Pakistan's counterterrorism resolve.

He said Pakistan never fought for money but for peace.

The United States said on Thursday it was suspending at least $900 million in security assistance to Pakistan until it takes action against the Afghan Taliban and the Haqqani network militant groups.

The US State Department announced the decision, saying it reflected the Trump administration’s frustration that Pakistan has not done more against the two groups, which have long used sanctuaries in Pakistan to launch attacks in neighboring Afghanistan that have killed US, Afghan and other forces.

The military spokesman said, “Suspension of security assistance will not affect Pakistan’s resolve to fight terrorism; however, it for sure will have an impact on Pakistan-U.S. security cooperation and efforts towards regional peace.”

He went on to say Pakistan has targeted terrorists “indiscriminately,” including Haqqanis at a “heavy cost of blood and treasure.” There are no more “organized” terrorist sanctuaries inside Pakistan, he maintained.

The military spokesman told VoA, “Casting doubts on our will is not good to our common objective of moving toward enduring peace and stability. Pakistan shall continue its sincere efforts in best interest of Pakistan and peace.

Meanwhile, denouncing Washington´s decision to suspend over $900 million in security assistance as "counterproductive" Friday, Pakistan’s Foreign Office said Islamabad is engaged with the US Administration on the issue of security cooperation and await further details.

Foreign Office said the impact of US decision on pursuit of common objectives is likely to emerge more clearly in due course of time.

“It needs to be appreciated that Pakistan has fought the war against terrorism largely from its own resources which has cost over $120 billion in 15 years. We are determined to continue to do all it takes to secure the lives of our citizens and broader stability in the region”, foreign office spokesman said.

https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/2...e-security-cooperation-regional-peace-dg-ispr

U want ramboo dialogues....???


I m here ... u are here...

Tag me when haqqanis are touched


That is a nice and composed statement.... some people may not have iq to understand

 

[Divergent]

idiotic to believe Pakistan will ever mend it's ways.

Idiotic for a Pothead like you to say that.

 

[Indus Pakistan]

Where is the "succumb" here? False title intended to mislead.