How ironic, however, it is that his predecessor Hamid Karzai, has suddenly become relevant to the Afghan imbroglio. I, however, fully agree with your editorial's conclusion: "And, as we welcome moves for an all-embracing Afghan-led and Afghan-owned peace in Afghanistan we do call for an independent, judicious appraisal or the PTM's agenda. They are Pakistanis and wish be treated as such, both in terms of recognition of their rights and their right to protest if they feel that being denied. Given that PTM is mainly based in Pushtun areas, including those where military action was required in the recent past, it is all the more critical that the movement is not infiltrated by anti-state terrorist outfits. Its grievances - and there are quite a few - must be looked into and addressed." The situation therefore brooks no complacency.
How ironic, however, it is that his predecessor Hamid Karzai, has suddenly become relevant to the Afghan imbroglio. I, however, fully agree with your editorial's conclusion: "And, as we welcome moves for an all-embracing Afghan-led and Afghan-owned peace in Afghanistan we do call for an independent, judicious appraisal or the PTM's agenda. They are Pakistanis and wish be treated as such, both in terms of recognition of their rights and their right to protest if they feel that being denied. Given that PTM is mainly based in Pushtun areas, including those where military action was required in the recent past, it is all the more critical that the movement is not infiltrated by anti-state terrorist outfits. Its grievances - and there are quite a few - must be looked into and addressed." The situation therefore brooks no complacency.