Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
06ISLAMABAD14209
2006-07-24 14:18:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Islamabad
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C O N F I D E N T I A L ISLAMABAD 014209
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 07/24/2011
TAGS: PK PREL PGOV
SUBJECT: JULY 24 UPDATE ON GRAND JIRGA
REF: ISLAMABAD 13677
Classified By: Peter W. Bodde, DCM, Reasons 1.4 (b) and (d)
C O N F I D E N T I A L ISLAMABAD 014209
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 07/24/2011
TAGS: PK PREL PGOV
SUBJECT: JULY 24 UPDATE ON GRAND JIRGA
REF: ISLAMABAD 13677
Classified By: Peter W. Bodde, DCM, Reasons 1.4 (b) and (d)
1. (C) Consulate Peshawar and Post have confirmed July 23
press stories that militants in Waziristan have extended a
one-month ceasefire with Government of Pakistan (GOP) army
troops until August 25. On July 21, militants also released
four Frontier Corps scouts that were being held captive.
2. (C) As a reciprocating gesture of goodwill, the GOP has
released 32 militants from jail, removed six Frontier Corps
checkpoints in North Waziristan, and restored the rights and
privileges of the local tribesmen.
3. (C) According to an Embassy contact who is a reporter
based in the tribal areas, the Grand Jirga has asked the
local Taliban militants in North Waziristan to expel
foreigners. Any foreigner wishing to stay in Pakistan would
have to register with the government and not engage in any
cross-border activity. The local Taliban have formed an
eight-member council to negotiate with the Grand Jirga on
issues pertaining to harboring foreigners, cross border
infiltration and attacks on the GOP.
4. (C) Comment. The Jirga seems to be getting off to a good
start, with both the GOP and militants trying to show good
faith. The key test will be the GOP's ability to win
compliance on their demands regarding foreign terrorists and
cross border infiltration. President Musharraf has been clear
on these points. In his July 20 televised address to the
nation, President Musharraf extended his "full support" to
the Grand Jirga but evinced no flexibility on these demands:
"Let me give a bottom-line... no foreigner (terrorist) would
be allowed to remain on the soil of Pakistan. Either he
should leave this place, or surrender and live peacefully
there, otherwise he would be killed. Secondly, no person
would go to Afghanistan from Pakistan to take part in war and
conflict there. Thirdly, this Talibanization, which I called
as a backward culture should not be imposed on others."
End comment.
CROCKER
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 07/24/2011
TAGS: PK PREL PGOV
SUBJECT: JULY 24 UPDATE ON GRAND JIRGA
REF: ISLAMABAD 13677
Classified By: Peter W. Bodde, DCM, Reasons 1.4 (b) and (d)
1. (C) Consulate Peshawar and Post have confirmed July 23
press stories that militants in Waziristan have extended a
one-month ceasefire with Government of Pakistan (GOP) army
troops until August 25. On July 21, militants also released
four Frontier Corps scouts that were being held captive.
2. (C) As a reciprocating gesture of goodwill, the GOP has
released 32 militants from jail, removed six Frontier Corps
checkpoints in North Waziristan, and restored the rights and
privileges of the local tribesmen.
3. (C) According to an Embassy contact who is a reporter
based in the tribal areas, the Grand Jirga has asked the
local Taliban militants in North Waziristan to expel
foreigners. Any foreigner wishing to stay in Pakistan would
have to register with the government and not engage in any
cross-border activity. The local Taliban have formed an
eight-member council to negotiate with the Grand Jirga on
issues pertaining to harboring foreigners, cross border
infiltration and attacks on the GOP.
4. (C) Comment. The Jirga seems to be getting off to a good
start, with both the GOP and militants trying to show good
faith. The key test will be the GOP's ability to win
compliance on their demands regarding foreign terrorists and
cross border infiltration. President Musharraf has been clear
on these points. In his July 20 televised address to the
nation, President Musharraf extended his "full support" to
the Grand Jirga but evinced no flexibility on these demands:
"Let me give a bottom-line... no foreigner (terrorist) would
be allowed to remain on the soil of Pakistan. Either he
should leave this place, or surrender and live peacefully
there, otherwise he would be killed. Secondly, no person
would go to Afghanistan from Pakistan to take part in war and
conflict there. Thirdly, this Talibanization, which I called
as a backward culture should not be imposed on others."
End comment.
CROCKER