Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Afghanistan

Musharraf Urges Karzai To Stop Criticism Of Islamabad

Musharraf warns that distrust could damage the war effort (file photo) (epa)

April 22, 2007 -- Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf called today for an end to accusations from the Afghan leadership about alleged Taliban activities on Pakistani soil.

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April 22, 2007

Musharraf said there is no truth in such accusations, and warned that they could sow distrust that would be damaging to the U.S.-led coalition fighting against Al-Qaeda and Taliban militants.

Musharraf is due to meet Afghan President Hamid Karzai in Turkey later this month. He said today he hopes that meeting will reduce Pakistani-Afghan tensions.

(Reuters)

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