Pakistan-US sign new agreement on Nato supplies
The new deal was part of an overall review Pakistan had sought in its ties with the US in the wake of last year’s Nato cross-border raid which killed 24 soldiers — consequently causing the suspension of the ground lines of communication for Nato-led foreign forces in Afghanistan for over seven months.
According to the new accord, Pakistan will not allow transportation of arms and ammunition, as demanded by the parliament in its foreign policy recommendations approved in April. However, military equipment for the Afghan National Army would be permitted to pass through the country.
Pakistan will also not provide any warehouses or storage facilities for Nato goods.
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Now, No More Games or Duplicity from you, as otherwise Uncle will return with Big Stick under UN Mandate to deal with you lot ! Just learn to Honour what you sign for once !
This sounds pretty much same as existing agreement !
@faraht ali: This has nothing to do with Taliban as you can see from the other news item in ET today that Talibans are rejoicing at the opening of the NATO supply routes.
The point that has been missed here is that Zardari has subdued the Army and has been able to get an agreement in writing which the mighty military could not do for so many years. All others political parties, judicial parties, and destructive parties such as DPC are all on their knees. Love it when Zardari wins.
This is good news for different groups who will benefit from this agreement. Not a single container has ever been allowed to enter Afghanistan unless they pay protection money to different war lords throughout their journey. Anyhow, who will check what is in these containers. Very soon we will also see many goods both in Quetta and KP bazaars for sale.
"Pakistan will not allow arms and ammunation" The truth is Pakistan cannot guarantee safe passage of goods to Afghanistan as Taliban can disrupt and destroy the flow at will, The American as well as Pakistan is very well aware of it. The only way the American can have safe passage is by giving "Bhattah" to Taliban
Most important aspect is that this agreement is silent on what can come from Afghanistan and pass through Pakistani ports.
From next year starts withdrawal! It is American Armoury and heavy guns that would be cheaper to take via land route and less likely to be stolen by Taliban (as Pakistan would not allow it as Taliban can use it against Pak Army itself)!
Interestingly agreement is signed by Pak Military and American Diplomat. No statement on Pakistan's future role in Afghanistan, forget stopping Drone attacks!
@ nasir,
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A lame round about agreement. First it states that ammunition and arms will not be allowed for US and then it states that for Afghan army it will be allowed....whats the difference in both, who is going to use those arms or instruct to use those arms against anyone nobody can guarantee that.
YES!
Pakistan and Nato Relations live long for next 100 years with USA as key strategic partner.
Thank you Pakistanis for becoming so great in your lives. Thank you , Thank you and don't forget my cousin as we are many more in your country.
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