Saudi lobby (in military, the generals opposed to Musharaf—among politicians, Nawaz Sharif, Choudri Iftikhar, Imran Khan, etc.)…
American Lobby(in military, Musharaf and allied generals—among politicians, Benazir, Zardari, Altaf Hussain, may be ANP, etc.)
It seems Saudi lobby has turned the tables on American lobby although apparently, all are united against Musharaf.
What’s in future? How would be the clash between the two lobbies?
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It seems Saudi Arab plus elite of the Punjab have won the current round of the fight...would Nawaz Sharif come to power at some time?...I think Americans would veto that...I have heard when Asif Zardari had approached Americans about the re-instatement of the judge Choudri Iftikhar, American ambassadar had offered a position to Choudri Iftikhar at some American university but had staunchly opposed his restoration...I don't think in future they are going to agree to Nawaz Sharif taking power...
Zaradari would try to balance the interests of both the Americans and Pakistan's military establshment though it cannot be predicted how much would he be successful.
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A woman may be next Pak Prez: Zardari
Pakistan’s next President might be a woman though a decision in this regard will be made after evolving consensus in the ruling coalition, PPP co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari said and ruled himself out as a contender for the top post.
In an interview with the ARY news channel, Zardari also hinted at changes in the system, national politics and foreign policy after Musharraf’s exit and said he was planning to convene a conference in which India, Afghanistan, Iran and Arab countries would be invited to resolve regional issues.
Zardari said the decision to impeach President Pervez Musharraf was made after reports suggested that he was ‘conspiring’ against the Pakistan People’s Party-led Government. This gave the public the impression that Musharraf was more powerful than Parliament and the bureaucracy was following a ‘go-slow’ policy, he said.
He said a woman could also replace Musharraf. However, he added that the candidate would be selected by the coalition.
Denying that he was a possible Presidential candidate, the PPP chief said “I would have become the Prime Minister if I wished to become President.”
Zardari said he wanted to replace Attorney General Malik Qayyum, but Musharraf refused.
Democracy would be victorious whether Musharraf faced impeachment or ignored it, he said adding, a new chapter would be written in the history of Pakistan after Musharraf and all problems would be resolved through dialogue. Every future President would be answerable to Parliament, he said.
Zardari said he was in constant contact with the Muttahida Qaumi Movement but regretted not having taken it on board on the move to impeach Musharraf. It would take time to convince the MQM on this issue, he added.
** Is Zardari RAW agent and working for India?
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Re: American Lobby versus Saudi Lobby
I like the Swiss lobby at the JFK International Airport :D
Saudi Lobby? American lobby? the government of saudi arabia and america are very PRO each other....individuals in both countries may see each other as a threat but they are not trying to outdo each other.
Saudi Lobby? American lobby? the government of saudi arabia and america are very PRO each other....individuals in both countries may see each other as a threat but they are not trying to outdo each other.
Currently, these two countries, being the two biggest aid-providers to Pakistan, assert the strongest influence on Pakistan and are manipulating Pakistani politics and strategic direction. Each country has its own interests. Suadi Arab considers it as a useful ally (brotherly country) whereas US is perceiving it to be a trouble maker.
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You forgot to mention the Al Qaeda lobby which is stronger than the American and KSA lobbies
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Here is Tariq Ali on these lobbies.
“There are three interrelated power blocs in Pakistan. Of these the US lobby is the most influential, the most public and the most hated. It is currently running the country. The Saudis, who use a combination of wealth and religion to get their way, are second in the pecking order and less unpopular. The Chinese lobby is virtually invisible, never interferes in internal politics and for that reason is immensely respected, especially within the army; but it is also the least powerful outside military circles. In Cold War times, the interests of the three lobbies coincided. Not now. The War on Terror has changed all that.”
Tariq Ali: Next Door To War All history as reconstruction of the past is of course myth