The spokesman of Pakistan Army has said that all existing coordination procedures were violated by ISAF on the nights of November, 25/26, adding that "we have investigated this matter and found it an unprovoked act of blatant aggression. Such kind of blatant aggression has jeopardised the government and military's efforts in fighting the militancy and terrorism.
"Pakistan army is committed to achieving peace in the region which will only be possible through mutual trust and co-operation. In this regards US should respect our sovereignty and refrain from such acts which seriously affect the pace for co-operation," said Major General Athar Abbas, Director General, ISPR, in an exclusive interview to Chinese Business View, the largest newspaper of north-west China. He said that in the 10 years of co-operation with the international community in the war against terror, Pakistan has lost more than 35,000 people including 3,100 security personnel.
ISPR DG said Pakistan suffered economic losses to the tune of 68 billion dollars approximately, adding "But in the process we have eliminated not only mid-tier al Qaeda leadership but also made a dent in the top leadership." He said that most of the targets had been achieved as per operational strategy which included establishing writ of the government in Fata and Swat and bringing life in these areas back to normal.
General Abbas pointed out that the operation in Abbottabad was conducted by the US forces without prior information to Pakistan Army or ISI. "Achievements of ISI against al Qaeda and its terrorist affiliates in Pakistan have no parallel. Around 100 top level al Qaeda leaders and operators have been killed or arrested by ISI, with or without the support of CIA," he added.
He said, "After Osama Bin Laden incident, it was made very clear to the US that any similar action, violating the sovereignty of Pakistan, will warrant a review in all the field of co-operation including military, intelligence sharing, diplomatic and political. Relationship between both the countries deteriorated after the incident."
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