Pakistan’s Khan: ‘The US war on islamic terror actually bred terrorists’

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https://www.thehansindia.com/news/i...terror-bred-more-terrorists-imran-khan-729217

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that the US’ ‘war on terror’ bred more terrorists, adding that Islamabad was virtually a “fortress” during this period, Dawn news reported.

The Prime Minister expressed the views during an exclusive interview with journalist Fareed Zakaria on CNN, which aired on Sunday, when he was asked about his take on terrorism in the broader Middle East.

“The US’ ‘war on terror’ actually bred terrorists. I can tell you from Pakistan’s example because by joining the US, we had 80,000 people die,” he said, adding that the war produced more terrorists as it went along.

“I am convinced it’s exactly the same what happened in Afghanistan. These night raids and drone attacks … the US must review its policy.”

Khan said US citizens were being told that the drone attacks were accurate and the terrorists were targeted. “Bombs exploding in villages; how would they only (target) terrorists?” he asked, adding that there was a lot of collateral damage. “I am afraid, the public in the US didn’t know the amount of collateral damage (that happened). We bore the brunt.”…

 

[JohnTan]

https://www.thehansindia.com/news/i...terror-bred-more-terrorists-imran-khan-729217

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that the US’ ‘war on terror’ bred more terrorists, adding that Islamabad was virtually a “fortress” during this period, Dawn news reported.

The Prime Minister expressed the views during an exclusive interview with journalist Fareed Zakaria on CNN, which aired on Sunday, when he was asked about his take on terrorism in the broader Middle East.

“The US’ ‘war on terror’ actually bred terrorists. I can tell you from Pakistan’s example because by joining the US, we had 80,000 people die,” he said, adding that the war produced more terrorists as it went along.

“I am convinced it’s exactly the same what happened in Afghanistan. These night raids and drone attacks … the US must review its policy.”

Khan said US citizens were being told that the drone attacks were accurate and the terrorists were targeted. “Bombs exploding in villages; how would they only (target) terrorists?” he asked, adding that there was a lot of collateral damage. “I am afraid, the public in the US didn’t know the amount of collateral damage (that happened). We bore the brunt.”…

Isn't the whole of pakistan a breeding ground for terrorism? islamic radicalism and militancy, along with killing women who don't wear islamic costumes, is the norm in pakistan.