US general criticises Indian influence in Afghanistan

He is not wrong … but Pakistani press it playing it to the galleries …

The report says that the United States has been asking India to scale back its operations in Afghanistan, urging it to shut down some of its “consulates” located in the areas where India has no major economic interests.

Now a statement like this clearly is meant to excite the Pakistani populance … but the truth of the matter is …no where in the report does it say this … this is the “masala” added by local press …

So what does it really say … here is what is says about India

India. Indian political and economic influence is increasing in Afghanistan, including significant development efforts and financial investment. In addition, the current Afghan government is perceived by Islamabad to be pro-Indian. While Indian activities largely benefit the Afghan people, increasing Indian influence in Afghanistan is likely to exacerbate regional tensions and encourage Pakistani countermeasures in Afghanistan or India

OOps … the general thinks the Indians activites are benefitting the Afghan people … because they are providing development and are involved in financial investment. His assesment is this development in Afghanistan is going to encourage regional tensions …

Now what does he say about Pakistan … will just leave you with this

Pakistan. Afghanistan’s insurgency is clearly supported from Pakistan. Senior leaders of the major Afghan insurgent groups are based in Pakistan, are linked with al Qaeda and other violent extremist groups, and are reportedly aided by some elements of Pakistan’s lSI

Gen sahab ki jai jo :smiley:

For reference … read in full … washingtonpost.com