The new government in Pakistan may be less compliant than President Musharraf, and new government may be less pliable. Surely it will cost the USA more to bend minds in Pakistan. Much to the chagrin of America and the consternation of the Neocons, change is in the air in Pakistan. Assault on Sovereignty. Pakistan says no to 11 new us demands
In interviews before the election last month, senior figures in both major coalition parties – Nawaz Sharif’s Pakistan Muslim League and Asif Ali Zardari’s Pakistan People’s party – said they favoured a less ‘military’ strategy to counter violence by Islamic extremists. Sharif said he wanted a ‘wide-ranging debate’ on how to fight violence, though he refused to commit himself to a policy. However, the New York Times yesterday reported the Muslim League leader saying that the militants were part of ‘our own people’ and explaining that ‘when you have a problem in your own family, you don’t kill … you sit and talk’. Guardian
It seems like the Global War on Terror (GWOT) is going to face a dramatic change in Pakistan under the new government. The GWOT is perceived as GWOM (Global War on Muslims). There is a broad consensus in Pakistan that the army should not be used to kill other Pakistanis. The serial suicide bombing in Pakistan is seen as a result of supporting America’s war on terror. Pakistani Cheese for Western whine
Both Nawaz Sharif, and the Afsundyar Wali Khan are adamantly opposed to any military action in FATA, WANA and the North West areas of Pakistan. Any contingency will be taken care of by the Pakistani Police as well as the Frontier Constabulary (FC). Halting the suicide bombers needs a holistic strategy and an immediate stopping of drones. The army will be sent back to their barracks and will not be used for operations along the border. Pakistan first: The devastating affects of appeasing India and kowtowing to the USA.
“We look forward to working with the new government of Pakistan once it is finalized as a result of the elections,”
”We believe that a government has an obligation to control its sovereign territory to make certain that that territory doesn’t become a safe haven or sanctuary for special terrorist groups intending to do harm to others. I would expect that Pakistan will certainly fulfill that obligation in the years ahead. That’s important not only to the people of Pakistan but also to others who might be threatened by developments in that area if they are not properly controlled by the sovereign government of Pakistan.” Vice President Dick Chaney
Vice President Dick Chaney, the Neocons and Perhaps Mr. Kissinger living in the 70s should face3 the new realities. Waving goodbye to American Hegemony. Pakistanis have faced the brunt for the failures of NATO and Mr. Karzai. Putting blame on Pakistan wont’ help the war on terror. Joe Biden wants to triple the aid to Pakistan but it may be too little too late. Hands off Pakistan is the slogan on the Pakistan news media. The American media has still not grasped the realities of the Subcontinent. The idea of becoming subservient to India is abhorrent. Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto. The solutions to the problem like in new solutions. Erase the Durand Line. We can build a new future. The Pakistan Bilawal will inherit in 2014
Nawaz for end to army action, Sunday, March 23, 2008
PAKISTAN Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) chief Mian Nawaz Sharif Saturday said war on terror policy needed to be reviewed and army action in tribal areas must come to an end.
Talking to reporters at residence of PTI chairman Imran Khan, Nawaz Sharif said the new parliament would work as an institution having full authority and carry out legislative work according to wishes and aspirations of the masses.
The PML-N chief said the party and its coalition partners had two-thirds majority in the parliament, adding that there was a complete harmony among the coalition partners regarding formation of government. He said we would meet expectations of the masses.
Answering a question about war on terror, he said different policies including policy pertaining to war against terrorism would be reviewed and called for ending army operation in tribal areas.
He said innocent people were falling victims to the army operation in tribal areas. About nomination of candidate for the PM slot by the PPP, he said it was the PPPÕs prerogative to nominate candidate in this regard and reiterated that the PML-N would extend full support to its coalition partner in this regard.
The Ex-PM said the masses had given mandate in favour of democratic forces in polls 2008 and he asserted that there was no room for undemocratic forces in country now, adding that a clear message had been conveyed and it would be better for undemocratic elements to understand it as early as possible.
Nawaz said there was not much difference between the agenda of PML-N and the APDM only the mode of struggle was different.
Imran Khan underlined the need for resolving problems faced by the country and urged the rulers to take wise decisions.
The PTI chief said innocent people were being brutally killed in tribal areas, adding it was highly condemnable thing.
Imran said the rulers should deal with the US on a par with it rather than acting as its slave.
He said the new parliament would be sovereign and it should restore deposed judges at the earliest. Earlier, Nawaz condoled with Imran Khan over demise of his father. He prayed for the departed soul and expressed sympathies with his family.
Meanwhile, Nawaz Sharif has said that the historic day of March 23 is a reminder of the great struggle and sacrifices of Muslims of the sub continent.
In his message to the nation on the 68th Pakistan Day, the former prime minister said the day would be remembered as a day when representatives of Muslims from all over India along with thousands of Muslim League workers under the charismatic leadership of Quaid e Azam gathered in Lahore and called for the formation of a separate homeland.
He said Pakistan was conceived as an Islamic democratic welfare state to cater to the needs of the poor. Unfortunately, he said the masses had been deprived of their basic rights because of repeated disruptions in the democratic process and dictatorial rule.
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