Re: Petition- No To Pak Israel Talks
there is absolutely no harm in extending a hand of friendship towards Israel. The feeling is shared and as said above there have been contacts at the state level but they were rather low profile. I believe we should have done this way back in the 90's. Anyhow, its never too late and by the way no need to get all frustrated about this whole issue. We aren't gonna recognise Israel until the Palestinian issue is resolved amicably.
I guess what prevented us was the public opinion on the home front because it 's not just the religious parties but many people from different walks of life also do not approve of Pakistan taking any such initiative, on moral grounds.Secondly, our largest benefectors Saudi Arabia and UAE had not recognised Israel, so we also were faced with some problem at that front. I believe that Pakistan has taken this move only after allaying the fears of these countries and apprising them of our limitations.
Its a good 'strategic' move particulary at a time when the noose is tightening around our neck for our alleged role in the nuclear blackmarket. We need to think rationally and keep pur national interest infront of us.