Islamabad wants Kabul to act against TTP

Pakistan armed forces battle Taleban members as they attacked an air base in Peshawar on Friday.

Islamabad - Maj-Gen. Asim Bajwa cited intercepts of telephonic conversation between the attackers and their handlers from a hideout inside Afghanistan.

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By Afzal Khan

Published: Sun 20 Sep 2015, 12:00 AM

Last updated: Sun 20 Sep 2015, 9:41 AM

Islamabad will seek a decisive action by Kabul against the "terrorist sanctuaries" of the outlawed Tehreek-e-Taleban Pakistan (TTP) in Afghanistan after the deadly Badaber attack was traced back to the neighbouring country, officials familiar with the development said here.
Following the attack on the former base of Pakistan Air Force (PAF) in Peshawar, the government is contemplating dispatching a high-powered delegation to Kabul soon to discuss the situation with Afghan authorities.
Initial investigations show that the Badaber attack was "planned, controlled and executed" from Afghanistan, military spokesman Maj-Gen. Asim Bajwa said. A senior security official said the PML-N government will present Kabul with the 'hard evidence' shortly.
Maj-Gen. Asim Bajwa cited intercepts of telephonic conversation between the attackers and their handlers from a hideout inside Afghanistan.
The army spokesman categorically ruled out Afghan government's hand in the Peshawar base attack.
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Afzal Khan

Published: Sun 20 Sep 2015, 12:00 AM

Last updated: Sun 20 Sep 2015, 9:41 AM

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