Pakistan Situation Tolerable - US

[AgNoStiC MuSliM]

Pakistan situation can be tolerated up to some extent: America​

WASHINGTON: America has cleared to the Pakistan government that its situation can be tolerated up to some extent but it is expected that Pakistan would soon be returned on the way of democracy.

Gordon Johndroe, spokesman of the US National Security Council in Washington said in a statement that the American tolerance is not an unending process in respect of the situation in Pakistan.

He asked the government of Pakistan to release the persons arrested in demonstrations against emergency, stop targeting people of violence on streets, restore freedom of the press and progress towards democracy.

He said that the United States expects from President Pervez Musharraf to explain the situation.

He confirmed that the US officials are in touch with chairperson PPP Benazir Bhutto and other political leaders who were told that America is determined to take Pakistan back on the democratic track.

Pakistan situation can be tolerated up to some extent: America

 

[dabong1]

The usa will totally back mushy until BB offers more.

 

[AgNoStiC MuSliM]

The usa will totally back mushy until BB offers more.

BB is offering more - AQ Khan, peace with India, WoT - but she really cannot deliver on anything without the support of the military. Regardless of who is CoAS, I don't see mute acceptance of anything that the military (army) considers contrary to Pakistan's strategic interests. Musharaf offers the best hope for "moderation" within the Army - he has proposed peace, interrogated AQ Khan (the best the US should realistically hope for), and fought their WoT. BB can never deliver all of that on her own.

 

[Neo]

U.S. official: Pakistan's Musharraf 'indispensable' ally​

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Deputy Secretary of State John Negroponte told Congress on Wednesday that Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf is an "indispensable" ally in the U.S.-led war on terrorism and that "partnership with Pakistan and its people is the only option."


Deputy Secretary of State John Negroponte says the U.S. "strongly disagrees" with Musharraf's action.

In prepared testimony, Negroponte also told the House Foreign Affairs Committee that administration officials "strongly disagree" with Musharraf's crackdown on his political opponents.

"We strongly counseled against emergency rule, but Pakistan's leadership did not follow our advice," Negroponte said.

His remarks echoed the Bush administration's position in the days since Musharraf declared emergency rule. His remarks acknowledge an ongoing review of U.S. aid to Pakistan in light of the crisis, but don't announce changes to U.S. policy.

The administration's public response to the crisis in Pakistan has been mild and measured, out of concern of going too far in rebuking a close anti-terrorism ally. It stands in sharp contrast to how the administration responded when Myanmar's military regime cracked down on pro-democracy protesters in September, for instance.

Negroponte was facing a skeptical Democratic-led Congress. Many lawmakers say the U.S. should consider cutting off foreign aid to Pakistan and that Musharraf shouldn't be so readily praised.

"We have the worst of all possible worlds," said Rep. Gary Ackerman, D-New York, who chairs the panel's subcommittee on Middle East and South Asia. "Our ally is an isolated and deeply resented leader who is less popular with his own people than Osama bin Laden."

The White House on Wednesday defended its handling of the situation.

"It's been about five days," White House press secretary Dana Perino said. "I grant you that it feels long for all of us who are interested in wanting to get instant reaction. We are trying to get Pakistan back on its path to democracy."

Congress and the Bush administration are taking a second look at U.S. aid to Pakistan in the wake of Musharraf's declaration of emergency rule. Musharraf says his actions, which include suspending his country's constitution and ousting its top judge, were necessary to prevent a takeover by Islamic extremists.

U.S. official: Pakistan's Musharraf 'indispensable' ally - CNN.com

 

[MastanKhan]

Hi,

It seems like the millitary is behind Musharraf at this time, Musharraf informed the U S before he took the action and had tentative approval from Bush. BB may promise to deliver more but hers are empty promises.

 

[fatman17]

Former US ambassador says US should support Pakistan's Musharraf to prevent loose nukes
The Associated Press
Published: November 9, 2007

UNITED NATIONS: The United States should support Pakistan's President Gen. Pervez Musharraf to prevent the country's nuclear arsenal from falling into the hands of Islamic fundamentalists or al-Qaida terrorists, former U.S. Ambassador John Bolton said Friday.
"I think, in fact, the United States has contributed to some of the instability by applying less than robust support of Musharraf — not because we think he's a Jeffersonian Democrat but because of the strategic interest of ensuring that the weapons don't get out of control," he said.
Bolton returned to U.N. headquarters to promote his new book, "Surrender Is Not An Option," 11 months after he stepped down as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations when it became clear he could not win confirmation in the U.S. Senate.
At an hour-long press conference, he criticized President George W. Bush's administration not only on Pakistan but on U.S. policies in Iran, Iraq, Lebanon and the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. Known for being controversial and outspoken, the staunchly conservative Bolton also had harsh words for U.N. nuclear chief Mohamed ElBaradei, calling him "an apologist for Iran."
Bolton, currently a senior fellow at the Washington-based American Enterprise Institute, a conservative think tank, said the spread of weapons of mass destruction is "the predominant threat of our time" and should remain the highest strategic interest of the United States.

In the case of Pakistan, he said, U.S. policy should be "to maximize the chances that the weapons don't fall into the wrong hands, and I think for the moment the answer to that is support for Musharraf."
"I'm not here to defend Musharraf. I'm not here to defend his declaration of martial law, his isolating Benazir Bhutto today," Bolton said. "But I am here to say that an appreciation of Pakistani history doesn't give much reason for confidence that a civilian leader can keep the military under control and keep the nuclear weapons secure."
He said a coup by Islamic fundamentalists in the military or a successful assassination of Musharraf, who has already survived three attempts, could mean a radical fundamentalist regime getting its hands on Pakistan's nuclear weapons which would have "very grave" consequences.
A coup attempt which led to a breakdown in military discipline could also create "a state of anarchy or confusion in the country" in which the military could lose control over some nuclear weapons "that would find their way to al-Qaida, which would also be extremely dangerous," Bolton said.
"Nobody can be happy with the circumstances the way they are in Pakistan but ... the highest strategic interest is in making sure that Pakistan's nuclear weapons remain under secure command and control," he said.

 

[Tiki Tam Tam]

I wonder why that US is saying is affecting all here so much.

They are just following their policies.

It is not correct to jump at everything anyone says.

One would be soon jumping at the sight of his own shadow!

One should be sure of his own mission and go ahead. But here on this forum, everyone is so jumpy.

Easy does it.

Davy Crockett, An American hero, said, "Be sure you are right, then go ahead!"

 

[Munir]

What if we start to tell Bush what to do... Wouldn't work, would it?

 

[Tiki Tam Tam]

What if we start to tell Bush what to do... Wouldn't work, would it?

No harm trying and seeing the effect!!

 

[zraver]

What if we start to tell Bush what to do... Wouldn't work, would it?

Where do you think the arms shipments come from?