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Musharraf supports negotiations with Taliban
WASHINGTON
By AFP
Former President Pervez Musharraf on Sunday rejected the idea that his country’s intelligence was supporting the Taliban, but stressed the need for a negotiated end to conflict in the region.“I always was of the view that we need to change strategy,” he told the ABC program, “This Week.” “We need to go in for deals. So my strategy always was to strike a deal.”
He said his position had been “vindicated now when everyone is talking of going into some political agreements with moderate Taliban.”
“Pakistan has always been accused of not doing enough. But I totally disagree with this statement — Pakistan is doing enough,” he said.
He acknowledged that forces were struggling in restive North Waziristan, but chided: “Don’t generalize the statement that army is not doing enough.
“They have suffered over 2,000 casualties. What do we mean by ‘not doing enough’?,” he asked.
“I have to create an environment of popularity, of political clout, and then I will go. I will be there before the elections,” he said.
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