Re: Thousands rally for peace, Shariah in Swat
if you go by that book, you would also understand why Taliban are wresting away NWFP day by day. they have realized that whoever controls NWFP/FATA/PATA holds the upper hand in controlling much of the rugged terrain in the crucial regions from kandahar to paktia.
should you really be cheering them on so loudly pal?
if you go by that book, you would also understand why Taliban are wresting away NWFP day by day. they have realized that whoever controls NWFP/FATA/PATA holds the upper hand in controlling much of the rugged terrain in the crucial regions from kandahar to paktia.
should you really be cheering them on so loudly pal?
They are not wresting away but forcing their own brand of sharia that was already there before US invaded Afganistan. Between A-Stan and Pak 70 percent pashtuns live in NWFP with their own political party (ANP) and an assembly. The trouble is in A-Stan with Pashtuns moving back and foth with no one to check their movements.
This is the exact repeat of Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan, then US called em freedom fighters, soldiers of freedom with Regan inviting them to the white house and showering them with flowers now they call em terrorist, what a switch.
yeah but they are half way around the world while this is our homeland....
and is that really an excuse?
if NATO cannot do it in Afghanistan then its ok for Pakistan to no longer govern a large parts of its territory
Its about ability to control an area where you have amassed your army, its not like grand coalition army doesn't have access to arms, ammunitions, planes, satellites and whatnot-technology.
This is the exact repeat of Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan, then US called em freedom fighters, soldiers of freedom with Regan inviting them to the white house and showering them with flowers now they call em terrorist, what a switch.
not quite an exact repeat. when USSR was in the picture, there was no conflict of interest to Pakistan in backing the mujahideen. today, deciding who to back polarizes Pakistan, exposing the divide between the moderates and the conservatives, and even along ethnic lines. the US may never win, but Pakistan may almost certainly lose a lot if this conflict doesnt finish clean and quick.
not quite an exact repeat. when USSR was in the picture, there was no conflict of interest to Pakistan in backing the mujahideen. today, deciding who to back polarizes Pakistan, exposing the divide between the moderates and the conservatives, and even along ethnic lines. the US may never win, but Pakistan may almost certainly lose a lot if this conflict doesnt finish clean and quick.
Nope, you are mixing the acts of Pak govt. with majority pashtuns... Majority Pashtuns don't want to part with Pakistan no question about it. They have a huge presence in Pak army the centre of gravity.
Pashtuns of Afghanistan and their Pakistani brothers make no mistake that they do not tolerate invaders, be it the Brits, Russkies or yanks they don't see any difference they see them as invaders.
So then its ok to let a bunch of thugs and criminals and terrorists take over a large chunk of Pakistan's territory
Whats next?
Murree and Islamabad?
NO... But if they can try to resolve this issue amicably somehow, without killing more civilians, then they have to try.
Sad fact is that the situation is such that its very difficult to see any other way.
My suspicion is however that this is the last attempt at a peaceful resolution, if it doesnt work out as it probably wont, then they will be back at it again.
They are still fighting in Bajaur and other areas atleast, and this may be a way to divide and conquer as they had said...
if you go by that book, you would also understand why Taliban are wresting away NWFP day by day. they have realized that whoever controls NWFP/FATA/PATA holds the upper hand in controlling much of the rugged terrain in the crucial regions from kandahar to paktia.
should you really be cheering them on so loudly pal?
They are not wresting control of anything. They have always been autonomous for the most part. Pakistan may not be winning out right, but so long as the keep the pressure on them, they cant spread to far.
It depends a great deal on Obama and his missin in Afghanistan.
Some insight from media (Pakistani of course !!!). The title says it all and i have highlighted some points …
DAWN.COM | Pakistan | Terms of Surrender
Terms of Surrender
The reality is that we are at the beginning of a very slippery slope. To imagine that the thugs who have been rampaging at will in Swat will meekly lay down their arms when the Pakistani state has rolled over is to delude ourselves
The major difference is that now, the militants who defeated the Pakistan Army are tougher, better armed and strengthened by the presence of Afghan, Chechen and Tajik fighters. Above all, they are far more cruel than their predecessors. They have routinely beheaded innocent people, and blown up approximately 200 girls’ schools. These are the killers the government is abandoning the people of Swat to.
For months now, Asif Zardari has been saying to anyone who will listen that the world should help Pakistan in its fight against the terrorists. But when the Americans offered to train our soldiers in anti-insurgency warfare, they were told we did not need their help. (now Austarlia i helping in this)
Already, they are saying they will turn their attention to the rest of the country once they have consolidated their hold over Swat.
If the Taliban bayonet keeps meeting mush, it will soon be at every Pakistani’s throat
Re: Thousands rally for peace, Shariah in Swat
Well.. I’d call it a truce. These problems in Afghanistan and North Pakistan have no military solution. USA has understood this
US: Pakistan-style truce in Afghanistan acceptable - Yahoo! Singapore News
Killing people indiscriminately had never been and never will be a solution. This is a political problem and has to be solved politically.