India gets a new Kashmir headache as Kayani seeks NSA role

[vivINDIAN]

Recent intelligence reports about the future role of soon-to-retire Pakistan army chief General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani have not been music to the ears of South Block mandarins.

According to reports, Kayani is making a push to take charge of Kashmir and Afghanistan affairs as part of a re-jig of Pakistan’s national security establishment.

Official sources told Mail Today that they are getting signs of an internal battle brewing between the political leadership led by Pakistan premier Nawaz Sharif and the military establishment backed Kayani, who wants to control the Kashmir button and, significantly, assume the charge of Afghanistan operations after his term ends on November 29.

The role being proposed for Kayani will be that of National Security Advisor. The Pakistan army is keen to convey to Sharif that while the political leadership will continue to run the country’s policy, Kayani will bring in an element of continuity by advising the prime minister on the two key issues which are vital for Pakistan’s national interests.

Time will reveal whether Sharif, who has tried to assert himself over the military leadership, will buckle down under pressure.

But if the Pakistan premier does, the move will have a significant bearing on the security of India. This means Kayani, a known hardliner against India, will continue to put the heat on the international border and the Line of Control (LoC) and the terror tap may also remain open even in the summer of 2014.

Chances of renewed peace dialogues would recede with the military running the affairs on Kashmir. Similarly Afghanistan, where Pakistan has sought to destablise the Hamid Karzai regime and hit out at the Indian interests, will continue to be on the boil.




With US troops set to exit Afghanistan, the country may again become a safe refuge for foreign mercenaries and terrorists trained for attacks in Kashmir and other parts of India.

Kayani’s desire to assume the role of Afghan affairs in-charge will also help him exercise control over Pakistan’s dealings with the US.

Washington is likely to cut a deal to minimise its losses in Afghanistan and will also need Islamabad’s support in protecting its own interests in the war-ravaged country after the troop withdrawal. 61-year-old Kayani will complete his three-year extension next month.

Kayani became the first four-star officer to receive an extension from an elected Pakistan government after his tenure as the Army chief ended in 2010.

If Kayani makes it to the post with an enhanced role, New Delhi will have to calibrate its Kashmir and Afghanistan policies, considering that it will experience some turmoil in both areas critical for the country from a security stand-point.
SOURCE: DAILY MAIL

 

[AHAM BRIHMASMI]

tell me about one person in pakistan who is soft on kashmir ?? pakistan had been making all efforts it can, to grab kashmir and it will keep trying in future also with all its might irrespective of who is controlling the country. so india will not be affected in any way. in fact there has always been a relative peace in border when army ruled in pakistan.

 

[shiv]

as if he was in a comma all these days !! He can whine all he want !

 

[kinsr]

does it matter if he becomes NSA to GöP? He was in a far more powerful position as Chief of Staff of pakistan army, and even then he couldnt change the situation vis a vis Kashmir, then how can anyone expect to change anything if he becomes NSA. As a matter of fact Pakistan is in no position to change anything with regards to Kashmir but rather placing someone as Kiyani in such a position will help them more with slide into oblivion. A confrontational attitude with india is not in good interest of Pakistan.

 

[OrionHunter]

Why are Pakistani generals allowed to meddle in politics? Because of this needless interference by personnel in uniform who know next to nothing about diplomacy and geo politics, Pakistan has gone down the rabbit hole where terrorism is concerned. 50,000 soldiers and civilians killed, much of them under Kayani's 'rule'.

It's high time this guy goes home to a retired life. But then getting a second salary (including a pension) as a so called 'National security adviser' is like having the cake and eating it too! The trappings of office are hard to resist.

 

[[Bregs]]

This man seems to be against fill fledged war but not against discreet war

 

[duhastmish]

He was in full power for many years now with half the power I doubt he can do any wonders.

 

[JanjaWeed]

As if previous NSA's were pro India!

 

[Ammyy]

As if India really care.

 

[Sugarcane]

Salay khud he story bana laitay hain fir khud he bashing start kar daitay hain

 

[shanixee]

As if India really care.

Read the headline again.

 

[Wasim Aasim]

What is the point of having him as NSA ? He was soft very soft against the terrorists in Pakistan. 50000 people died across the country.We have been left on the mercy of the terrorists and I have not seen him doing anything apart from giving speeches. As he was so soft on everything be it Kashmir issue, Afghanistan issue,terrorism issue..Soldiers died in thousands fighting with the terrorists but he never took strong stance against them. He was just there to complete his tenure. how can we expect him to do something different this time ?