Dear Ladies and Gentlemen,

Dear Secretary of Defense Mr Lloyd Austin,

The news portal "Taand.com" reported on June 8th, 2021 that the USA was holding talks with the Pakistani government about the use of its military bases.

According to the Durand Agreement of 1893, the provinces of Balochistan and Pakhtunkhwa are in the southern part of Afghanistan, which does not belong to Pakistan. Therefore, Pakistan does not have the power to make final decisions regarding these areas. The areas south of the Durand Line, which belong to the country of Afghanistan, are under the responsibilty of Afghan Government. 

The Pakistani government is responsible for its 2 provinces of Punjab and Sindh. 

With best regards          

Hayattullah Maiwand´                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1st chairman of the FDPA