However, he also sought dispel the impression that Washington was pushing Islamabad to go after the Haqqani network – the deadliest of all Taliban factions – which, they believe, is based in North Waziristan.
The United States has a clear position: it’s for the Pakistan government to decide whether a military operation should be launched or not, Ambassador Olson told journalists in Lahore on Tuesday.
He added that both Pakistan and the US understood that extremism was a common concern, which should be addressed properly.
About the regional situation, Ambassador Olson said his country welcomed the release of some Afghan Taliban cadres by Pakistan to facilitate the peace and reconciliation process in neighbouring Afghanistan.
The US administration welcomes the recent visit of the Afghan High Peace Council to Islamabad and the subsequent release of some Taliban leaders by Pakistan, he said.
A delegation of the Afghan High Peace Council, led by its chief Salahuddin Rabbani, visited Islamabad earlier this month and held extensive talks with Pakistani civil and military leaders.
Olson said the US appreciated the joint working process of Pakistan and Afghanistan to bring peace and stability in Afghanistan. Asked about the release of Afghan Taliban cadres by Pakistan, Olson said his country welcomed all such processes.
Asked about the anti-Islam movie ‘Innocence of Muslims’, Ambassador Olson said the US administration did not have any links with such hate films. The US administration has already stated its position on the issue, he added.
Tuesday’s trip was Olson’s second visit to Lahore, where he met with Punjab Governor Sardar Latif Khosa. During his first visit, he had met Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Nawaz Sharif.
Published in The Express Tribune, November 28th, 2012.
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He added that both Pakistan and the US understood that extremism was a common concern, which should be addressed properly.
According to the further addition in the statement The United States has a clear position: it’s for the Pakistan government to decide whether a military operation should be launched or not.
I have some reservation in this regard,Pakistan has continuously been pressurised for direction military operation against Huqqani net work, and other militants stationed in remote area boardering Afghanistan and Pakistan,
Nato combating forces are not allowed to go out limited areas,taking the benefit of this situation extremists attacks our armed forces patroling units and disappeared into Afghan sancturies.
Pakistan has also pressurized to release Taliban high ups Pakistan released,but American looks not in mood to free the persons being demanded by the Taliban as a first condition for peace talks.
No doubt,Afghan government support peace process,with remarkable cooperation,Pakistan admire Afghanistan,s vision and road map for achieving durable and lasting peace in the region.
Pakistan army should launch an operation and kill all these talibani thugs who are threatening our own citizens now.....
"north-waziristan-security-situation-is-worrisome-olson" You don't have to be worried about it and this is not your matter of concern because this is absolutely and extremely Pakistan's internal matters.You just tighten your own security not the others....
So should we believe US personnel who lied about Iraq war?
"The United States has a clear position: it’s for the Pakistan government to decide whether a military operation should be launched or not" Yes absolutely this is Pakistan's extremely internal matter and then why this matter has been yours matter of concern and the most hot topic in your meetings US' leaders?????Now stop giving any comments on this topic and never discuss it in your meetings and don't make it your matter of concern more.....