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Shalini Chawla
Distinguished Fellow, Centre for Air Power Studies
There has been ample speculation of late about Pentagon exploring Pakistan as an option for its air bases to prevent Afghanistan to be used as a base for anti-US terrorism and ensure that Afghanistan doesn’t slide into a civil war after US troop withdrawal (September 11, 2021). Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, who often manages to attract limelight for his provocative remarks, said that “Pakistan will not be providing military bases to the US for counter-terrorism operations in Afghanistan”. The Afghan Taliban, on the other hand, warned the Afghan neighbours to not allow the US to operate bases on their territory and said, “We urge neighbouring countries not to allow anyone to do so… If such a step is taken again, it will be a great historic mistake and disgrace” and the Taliban would “not remain silent in the face of such heinous and provocative acts”. Pakistan has denied of
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Thursday reached out to Afghanistan and China and pointed out that while withdrawal of foreign troops from Afghanistan entails serious security challenges, having its own.
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Thursday reached out to Afghanistan and China and pointed out that while withdrawal of foreign troops from Afghanistan entails serious security challenges, having its own.
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Thursday reached out to Afghanistan and China and pointed out that while withdrawal of foreign troops from Afghanistan entails serious security challenges, having its own.