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Afghanistan, Kabul, 3 November / corr Trend A. Hakimi / Members of Parliament say US-led air-strikes on militant havens in Pakistan have forced a drop in Afghan violence. In recent months, US forces have stepped up cross-border operations in Pakistan's tribal regions, angering the Pakistani government and the country's public. At the same time, Pakistan's army has launched a series of operations against known militant strongholds. Afghan deputy defense minister, in press conference once said "violation in Afghanistan is conducted from other side of Durand line" The combination of US and Pakistani attacks on Taliban and Al-Qaeda militants has triggered a decline in violence on the Afghan side of the border, the country's MPs say. The Afghan government has for a long time urged the international community and Pakistan to focus its military might on the Pakistani tribal areas, where militants are known to have bases. Earlier this year, peace talks between the Pakistani government and the Taliban were blamed for a 60% rise in violence along the Afghan side of the border. US, NATO and Afghan officials condemned Pakistan's failure to combat growing militancy on its soil. Afghan MPs say they welcome both America's increased use of pilotless drones and air-strikes to kill militants in Pakistan and the Pakistani army's increased use of military muscle to attack rebel positions |
The statement of MPs concerning about US air- strikes are expressed while Afghan defense minister believes decrease in violation After concentration of US forces on the sanctuaries of terrorism in Pakistan.