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According to media reports, the US Congress has proposed sanctions and stopped trade with Pakistan unless Pakistan reopened NATO supply routes. US lawmakers also approved a proposal to stop all reimbursements to the country if Pakistan continued to ignore US demands. Despite massive US pressure, Pakistan blocked all NATO supply routes four months ago after an attack on Salalah checkpoint, which killed 24 Pakistani soldiers. The truth is that after the closure of the NATO supply line and the tough stance by the Pakistani military and civil government, the number of suicide attacks and terrorist activities has dropped dramatically in the country.
Very few drone attacks have been reported in the tribal areas, which is the main cause of suicide attacks in Pakistan. The government is also reviewing all secret agreements that took place during Musharraf's tenure allowing US to carry out drone attacks.
Very few drone attacks have been reported in the tribal areas, which is the main cause of suicide attacks in Pakistan. The government is also reviewing all secret agreements that took place during Musharraf's tenure allowing US to carry out drone attacks.
The drop in suicide attacks, drone strikes and other terrorist activities proves that instead of using military power only a shift of strategy can bring about peace in the country. The government must minimize its role in the US-led “War on Terror” in the interest of its people.
Khawaja Umer Farooq
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