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Pakistan Urges U.S. Afghanistan War Commission to Include Regional Perspective
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Core Event
On Monday, a delegation of the U.S. Afghanistan War Commission met with Pakistan’s Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Asim Munir, at General Headquarters in Rawalpindi. The commission, co-chaired by former National Security Council official Shamila N. Chaudhary and Naval War College professor Dr. Colin F. Jackson, sought the Pakistani military’s input on the forthcoming review of America’s two-decade involvement in Afghanistan (2001-2021).
Background & Context
Pakistan has long portrayed itself as a key U.S. ally in the war on terror, providing logistical corridors and counter-terrorism cooperation. Islamabad argues that the Taliban’s return to power in 2021 has worsened its security environment, with the Afghan Taliban allegedly sheltering the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), which conducts cross-border attacks. A recent United Nations Security Council monitoring report linked Taliban support for the TTP to an increase in the frequency and lethality of militant attacks inside Pakistan.
Official Statements & Responses
The ISPR statement highlighted that the U.S. The commission’s representatives reiterated appreciation for Pakistan’s role and pledged to consider its perspective in the final assessment.
Data & Statistics
The Tribune notes that roughly 800,000 U.S. service members served in Afghanistan after the September 11 2001 attacks, with 2,238 U.S. fatalities and nearly 21,000 wounded. Independent estimates place Afghan security-force and civilian deaths at over 100,000.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
The precise legislative origin remains unclear.
Verbatim Quotes
- “The delegation acknowledged Pakistan’s longstanding role and sacrifices during the conflict in Afghanistan and appreciated its continued contribution to regional peace and stability,” — ISPR — ISPR