GHQ, IK and Qadri

[fatman17]

Opinion
GHQ, IK and Qadri
Dr Farrukh Saleem
Sunday, July 06, 2014

Capital suggestion

What do Pakistani generals want? Answer: The same thing any general in a state of war would want – support from all other pillars of the state. And what do Pakistani generals need to guarantee the longevity of the Pakistani state? Answer: The same thing that any general in a state of war needs – esprit de corps, sense of unity, chain of command and the confidence of 185 million Pakistanis in their armed forces.

What do the generals really want? The generals have little or no interest in derailing democracy but they would not let democracy derail the state either. Pak Army is in a state of war – the longest and the bloodiest war that Pak Army has ever fought.

This is a war where the distinction between a combatant and a non-combatant is blurring. This is a war where the distinction between a soldier and a civilian is blurring. This is a war where the distinction between war and politics is blurring. As of right now, Pak Army is fighting a deadly 4G war within and must, at the same time, stand prepared to defend Pakistan from the 3G threat from the east.

To be certain, GHQ, IK and Qadri are completely different species. Apparently, the three do interact and this interaction among ‘unlike organisms’ is called symbiosis. GHQ is in it to control – and dominate – the national narratives. GHQ wants to do four things: One, control the India-Pakistan narrative. Two, drive the Taliban narrative. Three, protect the corporate interests of the armed forces. Four, goad Pakistan into what they perceive is the right direction.

Right now GHQ is busy doing six things: One, fighting the war. Two, reconfiguring the contours of the state. Three, re-demarcating territories of various actors. Four, re-capturing lost space. Five, drawing future red lines for all actors in the game. Six, cutting Nawaz Sharif down to size.

Now over to IK. IK wants to be the prime minister – any way possible. IK has convinced himself of two things: One, that elections were rigged. Two, that he will win mid-term elections. IK is challenging the PML-N’s electoral right to rule and now wants chaos to suck in the army and force mid-term elections.

Qadri is dying for a political role – any way possible. Qadri has convinced himself of two things: One, that Pakistan is headed in the wrong direction. Two, that army must take over to lead Pakistan into the right direction. Qadri is challenging the PML-N’s moral right to rule and now wants chaos in order to suck in the army.

Lo and behold, GHQ would love to use chaos – managed chaos – to cut Nawaz Sharif down to size. Chaos is, therefore, the orbital overlap among GHQ, IK and Qadri (sucking in the army is the orbital overlap between IK and Qadri). My feeling is that the generals also feel that Pakistan is headed in the wrong direction. Qadri speaks of a ‘revolution’ to change that direction but armies around the world love evolutionary change, hate revolutions.

To be certain, IK is abrupt; GHQ is deliberate. IK is careless; GHQ is mindful. IK is loutish; GHQ is sophisticated. IK can be uncouth; GHQ agile. Conclusion: The two cannot march together.

Now just 20 words on the PML-N: The deeper the PML-N goes into itself the more it will realise that the PML-N is its own worst enemy. I remain convinced that the generals have no intention of derailing democracy. But more importantly, if our democrats keep on digging a grave for the state the generals will not let democracy bury the state in it.

The writer is a columnist based in Islamabad. Email: farrukh15@hotmail.com. Twitter: @saleemfarrukh

 

[Leader]

All these ugly duckling generals and their cronies want is to rule the country and take it for rides on $$$
the nation spits on them

 

[ssethii]

alot of assumptions there.

 

[a hashmi]

All the General's want to do is beat the nonsense out of the TTP, their financiers, their supporters and keep Pak safe...

All the politicians want to do is line their pockets, their relatives pockets, their cronies pockets and not care about Pak or any of its institutions...

No assumptions, just open secrets everyone in and out of Pak knows.

And quite frankly, true democracy can only come after the electorate is knowledgeable about affairs, which instinctively means education is key. Do we see any "democrat" vadera or badshah implement any such mass educational reforms? No, so I for one have no issues if the army kicks some a**!

 

[fatman17]

All these ugly duckling generals and their cronies want is to rule the country and take it for rides on $$$
the nation spits on them

the truth comes out finally from the PTI......

 

[SBD-3]

All these ugly duckling generals and their cronies want is to rule the country and take it for rides on $$$
the nation spits on them

Meray dost tumhara koe deen Imman hay bhee ya nahi? You're even more confused than Imran...

I like this idea... and then together people and army will run over the noora kingdom... !! :pakistan
Government considers calling Army to give security to Long March

 

[abdulrauf akhtar]

Our irrelevant behavior give's them the authority to implement their strategy for Pakistan !

 

[Pakistanisage]

All these ugly duckling generals and their cronies want is to rule the country and take it for rides on $$$
the nation spits on them

The Nation would SPIT on likes of you if you say anything against our Armed Forces.

Don't make the same mistake NOORA LEAGUE made or you would get shoes thrown at you by the people.

P.S. You are obviously an immature kid and PTI does not need fools like you to represent them.

 

[Slav Defence]

yes pdf per hi tou PTI apnay beans spill kerti hai..... mmmmuahahahahahahahaha... get a life loser

Leader, you hate generals, fine I understand,but kindly express your views without offence.
Regards

 

[Slav Defence]

bhaiyo bata do ager fatman kisi ka baap hai yahan, mien personal accuse ker leta hon?

p.s. he gave an idiotic comment, I laughed and took him to account, and there comes outrage as if kisi ki dum per mien nay pao rakh diya ho?

This is seriously wrong approach.My friend, you are welcomed a million times to criticize stance/strategy of GHQ or political establishment,but in healthy manner.He responded to your hateful comment,plus you offended him,again.
When someone says any thing against PTI you don't like it do you?So how do you expect military lovers and keen supporters to tolerate any abuse?
Regards

 

[Psycho Pakistani]

Opinion


Dr Farrukh Saleem
Sunday, July 06, 2014

Capital suggestion

What do Pakistani generals want? Answer: The same thing any general in a state of war would want – support from all other pillars of the state. And what do Pakistani generals need to guarantee the longevity of the Pakistani state? Answer: The same thing that any general in a state of war needs – esprit de corps, sense of unity, chain of command and the confidence of 185 million Pakistanis in their armed forces.

What do the generals really want? The generals have little or no interest in derailing democracy but they would not let democracy derail the state either. Pak Army is in a state of war – the longest and the bloodiest war that Pak Army has ever fought.

This is a war where the distinction between a combatant and a non-combatant is blurring. This is a war where the distinction between a soldier and a civilian is blurring. This is a war where the distinction between war and politics is blurring. As of right now, Pak Army is fighting a deadly 4G war within and must, at the same time, stand prepared to defend Pakistan from the 3G threat from the east.

To be certain, GHQ, IK and Qadri are completely different species. Apparently, the three do interact and this interaction among ‘unlike organisms’ is called symbiosis. GHQ is in it to control – and dominate – the national narratives. GHQ wants to do four things: One, control the India-Pakistan narrative. Two, drive the Taliban narrative. Three, protect the corporate interests of the armed forces. Four, goad Pakistan into what they perceive is the right direction.

Right now GHQ is busy doing six things: One, fighting the war. Two, reconfiguring the contours of the state. Three, re-demarcating territories of various actors. Four, re-capturing lost space. Five, drawing future red lines for all actors in the game. Six, cutting Nawaz Sharif down to size.

Now over to IK. IK wants to be the prime minister – any way possible. IK has convinced himself of two things: One, that elections were rigged. Two, that he will win mid-term elections. IK is challenging the PML-N’s electoral right to rule and now wants chaos to suck in the army and force mid-term elections.

Qadri is dying for a political role – any way possible. Qadri has convinced himself of two things: One, that Pakistan is headed in the wrong direction. Two, that army must take over to lead Pakistan into the right direction. Qadri is challenging the PML-N’s moral right to rule and now wants chaos in order to suck in the army.

Lo and behold, GHQ would love to use chaos – managed chaos – to cut Nawaz Sharif down to size. Chaos is, therefore, the orbital overlap among GHQ, IK and Qadri (sucking in the army is the orbital overlap between IK and Qadri). My feeling is that the generals also feel that Pakistan is headed in the wrong direction. Qadri speaks of a ‘revolution’ to change that direction but armies around the world love evolutionary change, hate revolutions.

To be certain, IK is abrupt; GHQ is deliberate. IK is careless; GHQ is mindful. IK is loutish; GHQ is sophisticated. IK can be uncouth; GHQ agile. Conclusion: The two cannot march together.

Now just 20 words on the PML-N: The deeper the PML-N goes into itself the more it will realise that the PML-N is its own worst enemy. I remain convinced that the generals have no intention of derailing democracy. But more importantly, if our democrats keep on digging a grave for the state the generals will not let democracy bury the state in it.

I know this since last 2 years that GHQ establishment will never let a mentally unstable person like Imran khan to head the state of pakistan, it could prove to be lethal for the existence of pakistan. But they will not mind IK playing spoiler's role to cut the size of PMLN and PPP down, they achieved it in 2013 by wiping out PPP from punjab and restricting PMLN only to Punjab. But mark my words Pakistani Establishment can never accept a mentally unstable and weak person who can be manipulated easily by even a news show anchor to become prime minister of pakistan, this is out of question.

 

[Kompromat]

'To be certain, IK is abrupt; GHQ is deliberate. IK
is careless; GHQ is mindful. IK is loutish; GHQ is
sophisticated. IK can be uncouth; GHQ agile.
Conclusion: The two cannot march together.'


This sums up the whole episode.

 

[Slav Defence]

Right now GHQ is busy doing six things:

• One, fighting the war.

GHQ is not only fighting war on ground level against these outfits,but this war is being fought at every levels-whether they are psychological, at social media or international.At this point,even a slightest change in political pH will effect the war as political environment do influence the decisions made on ground level.

• Two, reconfiguring the contours of the state.

Reconfiguring-to maintain stability of political environment and neutralize the peace settlement approach seems the basic step.However, reconfigure to reduce differences and remove bad sectors(anti state) is good approach.

• Three, re-demarcating territories of various actors.

Re demarcating territories with respect to demand of situation?

• Four, re-capturing lost space.

Recapturing lost space is challenging. It has to be done 2-3 ago,but we do not have clear policy.The political establishment was not ready and armed sectors, having clear objectives were waiting for political mindset to draw same conclusion as that of theirs.

• Five, drawing future red lines for all actors in the game.

Red lines will very much be depending upon the role which our state actors and politicians would like to play.I think that Mr.Khan will be given 'less most' space along with the rest peace settlers group.

• Six, cutting Nawaz Sharif down to size.

Yes Sir,Mr Sharif is tricky..especially in case of dealing with military. He will be appearing as your 'Yes man' on one side,while searching for the wild card on your back.So,be careful!
Regards

 

[Leader]

GHQ is busy collecting $$ from USA for fighting war !

haramkhor generals... I say that to pmln all the time, lets see, what happens when someone reports?

 

[Slav Defence]

Although,off topic...but this is the message being convayed.Grow up people.
Instead if having a chicken fight and accusing each other's ideals. It us much better that we realize the ground reality: Pakistan's economy is very much damaged by these outfits and to fight with them-we need funds... and deals are made to get funds,so be realistic all of you.
Regards