Re: Pak/Israel ties
Pakistan must recognize Israel. I agree with the posters above that when Palestinians and the rest have recognised Israel and have allowed its embassies to operate on their lands, what stops Pakistan from doing that. Certainly, we need to start a debate on this issue in the country. Now, we don't want US attacking/bullying/eyeing us after Iran. So, some warming up to Israel might help in the long run. Besides, there have been reports of interaction between Pakistan and Israel in the past, even during Zia's days and despite the fact that Pakistan helped Jordan and arab states in their war against Israel.
All we need is to think rationally on this issue and stop associating 'honor' to every thing. I am talking more about the intangible benefits that we may get by way of this association.