In a significant development in the fight against terrorism, Pakistani intelligence agencies recently captured a Daesh principal commander, Mohammad Sharifullah, also known as Jafar, during a special operation.
Sharifullah, involved in the deadly attack on Kabul airport in August 2021 who killed 13 American soldiers and around 170 Afghan civilians, was apprehended near the Pakistani-Afghanistan border. Its capture is considered a major blow for Daesh, marking a crucial step in the efforts to combat terrorism, in particular in the context of the chaotic withdrawal of the United States of Afghanistan.
The arrest was carried out following an advance in American intelligence, and Sharifullah, a key member of Daesh, was apprehended near the Pakistani-Afghanistan border. It was identified as the brain behind the attack on Kabul airport, which took place during the chaotic removal of the United States of Afghanistan. Recognized as a high-value target by the United States, Sharifullah has been identified as the brain behind Kabul’s attack, one of the deadliest moments of the American withdrawal. His arrest was greeted as a pivotal moment in the efforts to fight terrorism between Pakistan and the United States.
In response to this success, US President Donald Trump expressed his gratitude to Pakistan, recognizing the country’s crucial role in cooperation against terrorism.
During a speech at the Congress, Trump congratulated Pakistan for his efforts and stressed the importance of capture of Sharifullah. Arrest is considered a critical achievement in the fight against Daesh and a testimony of increasing collaboration between the two nations in the fight against terrorism.
Speaking before a joint session of the Congress, Trump made this announcement, declaring: “Three and a half years ago, one [Daesh] The terrorist killed 13 members of the American service and countless others in the abbey attack. Tonight, I am happy to announce that we have just abandoned the best terrorist responsible for this atrocity. And he is on the way here to cope with the rapid sword of American justice. »»
After revealing the arrest, Trump took a moment to thank the Pakistani government for its cooperation in the operation.
“I would like to thank, in particular, the Pakistani government for helping to stop this monster,” said Trump. “It was a very important day for the 13 families that I knew very well, whose children were murdered on this fateful day.”
In turn, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif from Pakistan reiterated his country’s commitment to regional peace and stability, emphasizing long-standing partnership with the United States in the fight against terrorism.
On social networks, Sharif thanked Trump for recognizing the role of Pakistan in the effort to fight global terrorism, in particular in relation to Afghanistan. He underlined the history of the work of fighting the terrorism of Pakistan, noting the sacrifices made by more than 80,000 soldiers and civilians in the fight against the extremist forces.
Prime Minister Shehbaz has also stressed that Pakistan leadership and people remain in their determination to eliminate terrorism and take all possible measures to achieve this objective. He reiterated that Pakistan will continue to work closely with the United States to promote peace and stability in the region.
The bombing of the abbey took place in August 2021 during the chaotic withdrawal of the United States of Afghanistan, which Trump again criticized as a failure of the Biden administration.
“Not that they were withdrawing, but that was the way they withdrew,” said Trump. “Perhaps the most embarrassing moment in the history of our country.”
In a significant change in policy, the Trump administration recently approved $ 397 million for the maintenance of the F-16 F-16 Fighter in Pakistan, reversing a foreign aid prior gel.
Funds will be strictly allocated to terrorist control operations, with a program monitored in the United States in place to prevent use against India, according to a Reuters report.
Despite an executive decree interrupting funding abroad, the United States has granted around $ 5.3 billion in security-related exemptions, Pakistan allocation being one of 243
