denny Ethnic & National book

Muhammad Atif This is an interview with the Former President Pervez Musharraf. In response to the first question about denying that OBL was hiding in Pakistan during his tenure, he said he never denied that OBL was in Pakistan. He said he used to say "I don't know." He said it surprised and shocked him that OBL was found in Pakistan. He said it was an "acute negligence of the highest order." It was not complicity and whoever was responsible, should be punished. He said Pakistan thinks its sovereignty has been violated by the killing of OBL, and this is an issue that needs to be resolved in the interest of the war on terror. He said to achieve common goals in the region the cooperation between ISI and CIA is very important. Mr. Musharraf said that ISI has 30 years of experience in Afghanistan. Therefore this cooperation is essential to fight the war on terror successfully. Former President said the Taliban isn't monolithic either and he is not sure who the United States is talking to among the several entities that claim to be Taliban. The former President said it was important to deal with the Pashtuns and the role of Muallah Omar and Pakistan is very important in the stability of Afghanistan. About transferring the security responsibilities to Afghans he said that Tajiks are in majority in Afghan National Army which may not be as successful in Pashtun areas because it is important to consider ethnic realities in a tribal environment. Mr. Musharraf said that the skill ...