File photo of Taliban fighters. PHOTO: AFP/FILE
The Afghan Taliban are bankrolling their counterparts in Pakistan and providing sanctuary for them in their own country, The Associated Press reported on Sunday.
The disclosure, made by Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan’s (TTP) spokesman Shahidullah Shahid is meaningful because Pakistan has long been accused of pursuing a policy of differentiating between the Afghan and Pakistan Taliban as so-called “good” and “bad” militants.
Pakistan has waged war against TTP, but the spokesman’s comments illustrate the dangerous nexus between the two groups. “The Afghan Taliban are our jihadi brothers,” said Shahid in an interview. “In the beginning, we were helping them, but now they are supporting us financially.”
The Afghan Taliban are also providing sanctuary for a prominent TTP commander, Mullah Fazlullah, in Kunar province, said Shahid.
“Yes, we are terrorists, but we are against the system of the infidels,” said Shahid.
Published in The Express Tribune, October 7th, 2013.
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If the Afghan Taliban are bankrolling the TTP could it be possible that the ISI itself may be bankrolling the TTP by funding the Afghan Taliban?
If this drama of talk is being played to fragment taliban then it is ok but the ultimate solution to this problem lies only an all out war against them and their supporters in each and every nooks and corners of Pakistan . Those who think that through talk they will be able to save their Islamic asessts for future use in Afghanistan and Kashmir are in fact ignoring the demand of world community . The glibal communuty is now not in a mood to give such elements an opportunity to syrvive in Pakistan .
Does that mean the Haqqani are providing financial support for the TTP and providing sanctuary for them in N Waziristan?
Leaders like Imran Khan and Nawaz sharif who are talking for the economic development of country must understand that without eliminating terrorism and day to day bombings of Markets, police stations and bus stations will never allow investments in country. No foreign country will invest in Pakistan. The country is already running on Loans by IMF and International donors. If the leadership again and again live in denial then i am sorry these leaders will also be eclipsed just like former president zardari and again Military coup will happen because unfortunately these two leaders i.e. Imran Khan and Nawaz sharif are till now afraid to challenge Taliban.
Why were we taking the blame for Afghan insurgency then? Can anyone answer me?