Drone strikes were and are allowed by pakistan government operative word here is ''allowed'' and if we allow the strikes that means we are as much part of the strike as the americans are.
I understand the effects of drone strikes but i much rather have drone strikes then we sent out and lose our jawans or army officers any given day.
Free oil excuse me no one is giving oil to pakistan for free they simply extend the payment period as they should as most of the extremist we are fighting in Fata areas majority of them are of Arab descent.
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Really Turks have full diplomatic relations with Israel. you think they will come back to us and say hey hey don't do as we do do as we say really?
Turks have full diplomatic and economical relations with Israel including the gulf stats and correct me if i am wrong was there any country called pakistan during world war 1.World War I lasted from July 28, 1914 to November 11, 1918
Arab countries That have diplomatic relations with Israel Morocco,Egypt Qatar, Although the Israeli diplomatic missions in Bahrain, Morocco, and Oman were closed in 2000, trade and economic ties continue
My main and only concern is pakistan it will always remain that way pakistan Ist today pakistan Ist tomorrow. ummah wants peace of that action bring it and prove it other wise **** off.Having relations with all stats are beneficiary to pakistan and thats should be our number one priority.
I am for 100% independent foreign policy and if that means being called shameless by extremist so be it.
1. Interesting to note that you are treating the issue of drone strikes as an independent issue. That was merely a pointer to put things in perspective. The point was that you can not blame a common individual for policies of his state. Anyways, your support for drone strikes by a super power inside sovereign territory of Pakistan is noted and deplored.
2. About 'free' oil. I know nothing is free. But when Saudi Arabia and UAE provide oil on credit, issue work visas, send aid every now and then - we hypocrites have no problem accepting all that. But when it comes to abusing these people (who are people after all and have their faults just like the rest), we assume a moral high ground because 'we are victims'. Per your views, we are not victims when American drones kill by the dozens (including children, women, and old folks along with very few militants). But we are victims when Arabs support anti-Iranian factions. Why the double standard? Anyone who describes him (or her) self as a victim while supporting injustice is a fool.
3. You have neatly side-stepped the roots of mutual affection between Turkey and Pakistan. Your explanation seems to suggest that Turks are idiots! Have you ever wondered why Turks are always in the forefront whenever disaster strikes Pakistan (Earthquake in 2005, recent floods). Why would sane Turks sacrifice their hard earned money for Pakistanis when we have not done much for them in recent memory? They should be selfish like you and think 'Turkey 1st'.
Care to give it another try? I know you can not come up with anything, but then again you may try once more. Ummah ummah good (when it is to our benefit), Ummah ummah bad (when we hypocrites see no apparent benefit).
4. It is interesting to note that Turkey's diplomatic recognition was in reaction to the role played by Arabs in WWI. Israel may be recognised by a few (very few) countries with Muslim majority, but it is hated uniformely everywhere in the wider Islamic world. The collective 'West', its erstwhile supporter is also coming around to a more balanced view of the issue. Why would we go against the current? Why do we need to appease Israelis? What good would that do? If we support a discriminating and apartheid regime, then were we wrong when we boycotted South Africa along with the rest of the civilized world? Your stand is contradictory.
5. You have mentioned a few countries who established half way relations with Israel. It is interesting to note that they are known to be stooges of USA. It is also interesting to note that none of them are functioning democracies. Would you care to tell me what have any of them gained out of these? The most they have accomplished is to currry favor with USA, and even that is something nebulous. Are you suggesting that we should act like them and be good lap dogs for Uncle Sam? You have blithely written about the suspension of relations by some of these countries in 2000. Care to inform us as to why that happened? Care also to tell what some of these countries have been doing with relations with Israel? The last I heard the only productive thing accomplished by the lone Israeli couple stationed in Qatar was procreation (making babies).
6. The 1940 resolution in Lahore that launched movement for Pakistan in earnest had a clear reference to violation of Palestinian rights, and the ongoing theft of their lands, and their being branded as criminals. Support for Palestinian & Arab rights goes farther in past that this reference, but it was just an important milestone. Today you want to throw up nonsense and tell us that we ought to befriend Israel. Why should or would we do that? Has Israel stopped settlement activity? Have they dropped their demand for unconditional 'talks' (as though anything has ever been accomplished via 'talks'). Have they removed institutionalised discrimination against Arabs? What have Israelis done to deserve our recognition?
7. Your quote "I am for 100% independent foreign policy and if that means being called shameless by extremist so be it", brings a wry smile to my lips. Priceless!
