In a meeting to Pakistan Premier Imran Khan President Trump predicted unique strategy for Afghan Peace. He said enforcing peace in Afghanistan is a week long process for him, but he does not want to kill 10 million people for this. He threatened wiping off Afghanistan from the ‘face of the earth’.

“I could win that war in a week. But I don’t want to kill 10 million people. Afghanistan could be wiped off the face of the Earth. I don’t want to go that route,” said Donald Trump in a meeting to Pakistan premier at White House.

In a relevant statement to Pakistan, President Trump revealed Indian authorities had requested him to mediate for the core issue of Kashmir, a claim swiftly denied by Indian officials.

At the White House visit of Pakistan’s Prime Minister, President Trump talked about the War-torn Afghanistan amid US officials talks with Taliban underway. Pakistan as a neighboring country has a cautious support to US for ultimate Afghan Peace.

President Trump and Mr. Khan

66 years old Imran Khan was best known as Pakistan’s most famous cricketer until 1996. He initiated him political career founding his own party named Pakistan Tehreek Insaaf, ‘Pakistan Justice movement’. His party won General Election of Pakistan in July 2018 making him premier of country.

On the other side American property tycoon and 73 years reality star Donald J. Trump had first face to face interaction yesterday in Oval office of White House.

Pakistan and US Ties

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan is on three-day unofficial visit to US. Both leader had first on on one interaction at the White House. The two briefed media about discussed issues later.

Pak-US relation have been straitened after Trump held in office. President Trump’s tweet on 1^st January 2018 said, “The United States has foolishly given Pakistan more than 33 billion dollars in aid over the last 15 years, and they have given us nothing but lies & deceit, thinking of our leaders as fools. They give safe haven to the terrorists we hunt in Afghanistan, with little help. No more!

While Pakistan always stood off his stance to persuade the global community about inadequate support of US. Pakistan blame United State for reluctant support against war on terror. Responding to President Trump Pakistan PM Imran Khan reiterate his country rhetoric in a tweet. “Record needs to be put straight on Mr Trump’s tirade against Pakistan: 1. No Pakistani was involved in 9/11 but Pakistan decided to participate in US War on Terror. 2. Pakistan suffered 75,000 casualties in this war & over $123 bn was lost to economy. US “aid” was a miniscule $20 billion.

Economic Crisis of Pakistan

Prime Minister Khan has been keen to portray an image of austerity. He is self styled pious and anti-poverty reformer. Pakistan is suffering historical debt in financial needs. Pakistan has also been seeking financial and development assistance from China. A key reason to his visit is reinstating seized aid from US to strengthen Pakistan economic and military needs.

Afghanistan and Terrorism

Former US President George W. Bush blamed Osama bin Laden 9/11 attacks, who was hiding in Afghanistan. He was already wanted by US authorities for 3 years. At that time Taliban were de facto rulers of Afghanistan, they were demanded to hand over Osama bin Laden to US, therefore. Following US invade on 7 October 2001, Taliban had declined US demand unless clear evidence of Osama bin Laden in 9/11 attacks. United States was joined by United Kingdom in “Operation Enduring Freedom”. They were later joined by Afghan Northern Alliance – the Afghan opposition which had been fighting against Taliban in the ongoing civil war since 1996.

“Operation Enduring Freedom” continued till 2014, and converted into “Operation Freedom’s Sentinel in 2015 which is still underway.

Following US and allies terminated Taliban from power and dismantle Al-Qaeda, a coalition of over 40 countries formed a security mission in Afghanistan. This mission was included all NATO members. The War in Afghanistan is the longest war in American after Vietnam experience.

Death Toll in Afghan War

Tens of thousands of people have been killed in Afghan war yet now. Over 4,000 soldiers of United States and Alliance killed during the war. Over 62,000 Afghan national security forces were also killed along with 31,000 civilians and even more Taliban.

In a recent air strike attack at least eight civilians including children were killed. The attack destroyed two homes in eastern province of Logar.

Pakistan Role in Afghan Peace

PM Imran Khan is accompanied by his Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa and other top Military leadership. Among 72 years of its independence Pakistan was ruled half duration by Military Dictatorship. This exercise put Pakistan Army in a leading role in decision making of state.

Trump Administration look forward to benefit from Pakistan’s key role in Afghan Peace. A very prominent theory acknowledged by Pentagon and US government since US invade in Afghanistan. But this has been hardly admitted in regards to Trump and team.

In regards to on going peace dialogue with Taliban. Pentagon asserts Pakistan Army role in whole process. Therefore,Pakistan Army is key figure to impose any decision over Afghan people.

During the meeting with Imran Khan at Oval office president Trump said that Pakistan was helping America to “extricate” its troops from Afghanistan, through political negotiations.

Kashmir Conflict

Kashmir is a core issue between two nuclear powers of Asia, India and Pakistan. One of most beautiful valleys in world Kashmir is enriched for mountains, rivers and resources.

The valley is divided between Pakistan and India since their independence from Britain in 1947. Pakistan welcomes third party mediator to resolve the conflict but India denies any sort of mediation.

In a meeting to US President, Mr. Khan asked for US mediation in his country’s dispute with India over Kashmir. The President Trump said the Indian prime minister, Narendra Modi, also requested him for being arbitrator.

“If I can help, I would love to be a mediator,” Trump said. “It is impossible to believe that two incredible countries who are very, very smart with very smart leadership can’t solve a problem like that. If you would want me to mediate or arbitrate. I would be willing to do it.”

In a humanistic response Prime Minister Khan replied, “If you can manage to resolve this issue, you will be prayed of over a billion people”

Indian Denial

India quickly denied any request from PM Modi to President Trump over Kashmir. The foreign ministry spokesman Raveesh Kumar revealed on Twitter, “We have seen the President Trump’s remarks to the press that he is ready to mediate, if requested by India & Pakistan, on Kashmir issue. No such request has been made by Prime Minister Modi to US president”.