Terrorists taken into custody so that Indian jets don’t bomb them: Bilawal Bhutto
Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, leader of the PPP (Pakistan’s Peoples Party) has hurled some serious questions towards the actions taken by the Pakistan Govt. to counter-terrorism,
According to Bhutto, the militants that Pakistan reportedly arrested have been given asylum so as to prevent the Indian jets from blowing them to smithereens.
Pakistan has always faced flak for its lack of ability to own up and deal with terrorist organizations that have made Pakistani soil their headquarters for their jihad operations.
Since the Pulwama attacks Pakistan has been under the scanner of every country and the United Nations Council as well, which have collectively pressurized Pakistan to eradicate the terror bases.
Yesterday, Donald Trump issued a statement stating that another terror attack on India will “be extremely problematic.”
“And, if there’s any additional terrorist attack without Pakistan having made a sustained, sincere effort against these groups, it would be extremely problematic for Pakistan and it would cause re-escalation of tensions which is dangerous for both countries,” a US official said on the condition of anonymity.
Asked about the steps being taken by Pakistan in the aftermath of the Balakot air strike by Indian fighter jets, the official said the US and the international community needed to see “irreversible and sustained” action against the terror groups.
“It’s early to make a full assessment,” the official said.
It is clear to everybody that Pakistan has only one choice left, and that is to amputate its rotten leg that is terrorism. Trouble is, terror is intricately linked with Pakistan’s economy since militia exports form the bulk of Pakistan’s export. For its vested interest in preserving this source of militia, NATO’s approach has always been one of containment rather than extermination of terror groups from Pakistan.
But is it worthwhile for Pakistan to face international alienation, and irreversible damage to its country and people, for an easy source of income? Regardless of how Pakistan views this, India has made its stance in the matter clear. Terror in the subcontinent will be dealt with firmly, regardless of which countries extend backroom support to it.
