Tribune Take: Miscommunication may have led to NATO attack

The NATO attack could be a case of miscom­munica­tion betwee­n the two forces, says Iftikh­ar Firdou­s.

In today’s episode of the Tribune Take we look at the latest attack by North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (Nato) helicopters that killed at least 24 security personnel and injured 12 soldiers on the Pak-Afghan border. 

The attack took place at a check post in Salala, which is located in the Tehsil Bayzai area of Mohmand Agency, which just happens to be the home town of Express 24/7 correspondent, Iftikhar Firdous.  He discuses the significance of this check post, especially why a large contingent of Pakistani troops were stationed there recently.

Firdous explains the strategic importance that this route holds for the Taliban as well, who they use the area to cross over from Afghanistan. He says usually NATO coordinates well with the Pakistan army during any operation, so this attack could have been a case of miscommunication between the two armies.

Read Iftikhar Firdous' articles here.

 

The Tribune Take daily news web show will appear on the tribune.com.pk home page.

The Take will feature in-depth interviews and analysis with editors and reporters who are covering the major stories, exploring front page events and major ledes. The news analysis covers the way The Express Tribune examines a story, how we cover it and why.