(76%) of Pakistan’s population favor that Pakistan should support Iran

[BATMAN]

Gallup Polls

May 04, 2007

http://www.gallup.com.pk/pollsshow.php?id=2007-05-04

76% Pakistanis’ believe that Pakistan should support Iran in case of an attack by US. 3% favor supporting US and 13% favor neutrality

According to a recent nationwide survey carried out by Gallup Pakistan, a majority (76%) of Pakistan’s population favor that Pakistan should support Iran in case of an attack by US. A small minority (3 %) favor supporting the US, 13 % of the people favor neutrality while 8 % were unable to give a response.

This survey by Gallup Pakistan, an affiliate of Gallup International, was conducted on a sample of over 1400 nationwide respondents of all four provinces of Pakistan. The question posed to the respondents was: If Iran is attacked, who would you say should be supported by Pakistan; Iran or US, or should it stay neutral?

This sample was statistically selected across all ages, income groups and educational levels. The error margin for a sample of this kind is estimated to be + 5% at a 95% confidence level.

 

[Adux]

How is that for a suprise!!!

 

[BATMAN]

How is that for a suprise!!!

I take your surprise as your disbelief but I personally don't see any element of surprise.
I have been to Iran on few occassions and I found them equally loving.

 

[Adux]

Sarcasm my friend!!!!!

 

[EagleEyes]

In the recent discussions Iran-Pakistan have blamed Afghanistan for instability in the region.

 

[BATMAN]

You are not very familiar with current affairs thats why you were surprised.
Now read the official stance of Pakistan in Iranian news.

Strike on Iran would be catastrophic: Pakistan

Saturday, May 19, 2007

http://www.iranmania.com/News/ArticleView/Default.asp?NewsCode=51696&NewsKind=Current Affairs

LONDON, May 19 (IranMania) - Pakistani Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz said that a military strike on Iran over its nuclear activities would be "catastrophic" and hoped US-Iranian talks this month would reduce tensions, AFP reported.

"The use of force to solve this issue will have catastrophic implications for the whole umma (Muslim nations) and for the whole world," Aziz told a press conference in Amman on Friday.

"We are pleased to see that Iran will be engaging in a dialogue with the United States and we hope that leads to a reduction of tensions in the region," said Aziz, who is in Jordan to attend a G11 summit of developing countries.

Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki announced in Islamabad on Thursday that envoys from Iran and the United States are to meet in Iraq on May 28 for talks on the country's security crisis.

 

[Adux]

BATMAN,

I AM NOT SUPRISED, THAT WAS A SARCASTIC REMARK.... YOU DONT NEED GALLUP POLL TO KNOW THAT IRAN IS MORE FAVORED THAN EVIL AMERICA IN PAKISTAN!!!!!!!!

 

[BATMAN]

Read more.

Pak supports Iran`s peaceful nuclear program says Kasuri,

http://www.paktribune.com/news/index.shtml?178392

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Khurshid Mehmood Kasuri said that Pakistan supports Iran`s peaceful nuclear program and wants that the issue be settled politically rather than by force.

He was talking to Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Muttaqi Wednesday who met him at the sidelines of the OIC Foreign Ministers conference Hosts of issues were discussed in length during the meeting.

Sources reveal that the meeting lasted for quite a in which matters pertaining to bilateral interest that is Pak-Iran relations, Nuclear Program of Iran and measures to make efficient OIC was discussed in length.

Iranian Foreign Minister thanked Pakistan for showing considerable interest in Nuclear problem of Iran stressing that Iran is ready to wipe out the reservations of any country in this respect.

On the other hand, Foreign Minister Kasuri said that Pakistan supports Iran`s nuclear program adding that Pakistan is against usage of force in Iran.

He said that Pakistan believes in settlement of Iran`s Nuclear issue through peaceful negotiations underlining that all the parties must demonstrate a serene and non-violent approach towards it as it is a sensitive issue.

Sources further added that talks were also held in a cordial manner on Pak-Iran gas pipeline while both the Foreign Ministers chalked out various strategies and adoption of measures for promotion of peace, progress and harmony.

Foreign Minister also held a separate meeting with special representative of the Palestinian President Nabeel Shad and stressed that Pakistan supports an independent Palestinian state and demanded that the two warring Palestinians group end their conflict.

Khurshid Kasuri said that Pakistan wants that the Palestinian issue is settled peacefully and the concerned parties should iron out their differences through talks for peace in Middle East.

The special representative thanked the Pakistani people and the government for their support to the Palestinian people.

 

[Neo]

How is that for a suprise!!!

We believe that every country has the right to develop nukes do defend itself, more so since we live in a region known for its instability.

 

[Neo]

In the recent discussions Iran-Pakistan have blamed Afghanistan for instability in the region.

Yep, here's an article from yesterday's newspaper:

Saturday, May 19, 2007

Pakistan and Iran blame Afghanistan for unrest

QUETTA: Dr Habibullah Ramdey, governor of Iranian state of Balochistan, on Friday became the first high-ranking Iranian official in 60 years to visit the port city of Gwadar, which was a no-go area for foreign officials in the past.

Barring the border district officials who have been exchanging visits on administrative affairs, no Iranian diplomat has ever been granted permission to travel in any part of Balochistan, except Quetta.

Dr Ramdey visited Gwadar as part of his ongoing trip to Balochistan. Before travelling to Gwadar, the Iranian Balochistan governor and his counterpart Owais Ahmed Ghani, in a joint press conference, unanimously held Afghanistan responsible for unrest, instability, influx of drugs and weapons in their respective countries in general and in the states of Balochistan in particular. They pledged to enhance socio-economic cooperation, curb the illegal movement of suspected Taliban across the border and dismantle the networks of drug smugglers.

The visiting governor said Iran’s recent move to erect a wall on Pak-Iran border was intended to prevent the entry of terrorists in both Iran and Pakistan. This, he added, would not affect the strong historic, cultural and economic relations between the two countries. He said the government of Iran wished to weed out two-sided smuggling by properly channelising trade between the two countries.

Ghani said bilateral trade between Iran and Pakistan had crossed Rs 16 billion. “There has been remarkable progress in bilateral trade and cooperation between the two countries since 2004. We have formed a list of 463 items that will be formally sent to Iran and a list of 400 items has been formed by the other side,” he said. He said Iran and Pakistan would negotiate ways in the second week of August for initiating air links between Quetta and Zahidan. The two governors said they desired a single currency for Iran and Pakistan like the EU countries to demonstrate more cooperation and solidarity.

 

[BATMAN]

BATMAN,

I AM NOT SUPRISED, THAT WAS A SARCASTIC REMARK.... YOU DONT NEED GALLUP POLL TO KNOW THAT IRAN IS MORE FAVORED THAN EVIL AMERICA IN PAKISTAN!!!!!!!!

Survey was not offical Pakistani stance and it also didn't asked who is more favorite or evil.

 

[Adux]

We believe that every country has the right to develop nukes do defend itself, more so since we live in a region known for its instability.

Not when they signed the NPT, and not a country like Iran in IMO.
There is a difference in a country like Pakistan or India to Iran or North Korea.

 

[Neo]

I'm not arguing if arming rogue states like Iran and North Korea is in anyone's benefit. But its within their rights to have a civil nuclear energy plan under IAEA safeguard.
Iran was cornered and provoked before it quit IAEA.

 

[Adux]

I agree with civilian nuclear energy, even china and Russia is saying Iran is trying to weaponize, If Iran was cornered there were pretty good reasons for that. Cops corner Robbers etc, doesnt mean sqwat, sorry for my really bad example

 

[Neo]

Dude, ME should be treated with same standards, including Israel.
Disarm Israel and Iran will quit.

Israel is a threat to the whole region, the center of the all the instability.