Pakistani leader Imran Khan admitted he refuses to criticize China's treatment of its Uighur minorit

[fisher1]

https://www.businessinsider.com/imran-khan-pakistan-wont-criticize-china-on-uighurs-2020-1
Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan has been a vocal critic of the mistreatment of Muslims globally, but has been silent on the Chinese persecution of Uighurs.

Questioned about it by a reporter at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Khan first claimed to not "know much about" the scale of the abuse. He then acknowledged that his government is indebted to Beijing because "they came to help us when we were at rock bottom."


Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has been vocal about the mistreatment of Muslims around the world, so his silence on the Chinese persecution of millions of Uighurs has been particularly noticeable.

At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Wednesday, Khan was asked about this apparent lack of criticism and at first replied that he didn't "know much about" the scale of Uighur mistreatment.

But after being pushed on the issue by a reporter, Khan acknowledged that Pakistan's special relationship with China played a part in his response to the Uighur crisis.

"China has helped us," Khan said. "They came to help us when we were at rock bottom, and so we are really grateful to the Chinese government."

This situation was mirrored in Pakistan in September when Noor-ul-Haq Qadri, the country's religious affairs minister, slammed Beijing for battering Uighurs in the name of counterterrorism — only to have Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi attack the media for "trying to sensationalize" the goings-on in Xinjiang. Instead of going public with any concerns, Khan said his government has decided to deal privately with issues that may arise with Chinese leaders.

He then compared Uighur persecution to that of India's retraction of Kashmir's semi-autonomous status. China's campaign against the Uighurs is "nothing compared to what's happening in India, in Kashmir. You cannot compare the scale," Khan said.

"Of course, Pakistan is the affected party because it is a disputed territory, which is why I'm more vocal about it," Khan said.

 

[fisher1]

Well, look at that. If this isn't admission of guilt then i don't know what is. He's admitting he won't criticise because China has helped us but that doesn't mean it's not happening. And i am vocal about Kashmir because it affects Pakistan. Uighurs doesn't affect Pakistan so i don't care.

Don't worry my Uighurs brothers. You've God on your side. Nobody will fight for you but that doesn't mean you're helpless.

Look at the panic and fear the Chinese have over a itty bitty Wuhan virus. The same Chinese that arrogantly called Islam a virus are actually suffering from a virus. Comical.

Tyranny gets punished!

@PAKISTANFOREVER here's your evidence.

@Dubious @Itachi @Petrichor @War Thunder Look at this, friends. I don't know how much more clear can IK can be. Our religious minister also condemned it, i didn't know that.

 

[Dalit]

Well, look at that. If this isn't admission of guilt then i don't know what is. He's admitting he won't criticise because China has helped us but that doesn't mean it's not happening. And i am vocal about Kashmir because it affects Pakistan. Uighurs doesn't affect Pakistan so i don't care.

Don't worry my Uighurs brothers. You've God on your side. Nobody will fight for you but that doesn't mean you're helpless.

Look at the panic and fear the Chinese have over a itty bitty Wuhan virus. The same Chinese that arrogantly called Islam a virus are actually suffering from a virus. Comical.

Tyranny gets punished!

@PAKISTANFOREVER here's your evidence.

@Dubious @Itachi @Petrichor @War Thunder Look at this, friends. I don't know how much more clear can IK can be. Our religious minister also condemned it, i didn't know that.

You forget to mention that he also said that Pak government privately conveys the message to the Chinese government.

 

[KediKesenFare3]

I'm not mad at him for prioritising Pakistani interests but his handling of this issue is terrible.

Dude, just stfu.

 

[AZ1]

You forget to mention that he also said that Pak government privately conveys the message to the Chinese government.

That will not serve his masters so skip that part.

 

[Dalit]

I'm not mad at him for prioritising Pakistani interests but his handling of this issue is terrible.

Dude, just stfu.

You explain to us how he should handle the issue.

 

[Trailer23]

Begging your pardon, but you don't cut the hand that feeds you - or atleast shelters you from the hard times you are most certain to face.

Where is your bleeding heart for the Palestinians who have been suffering for decades?

Where are your views for other Muslim Nations that have lost Thousands due to War in their region?

Yeah, the situation for the Uighurs is tragic, but are you gonna put off the one Nation that has always stood by you during thick & thin?

Take a look at our Geography. People say Pakistan is blessed with all types of Climates, Minerals and lord knows what. At times, I feel we're cursed because our Geography has us in the Center of sh!t all around. On one side you have Iran. On the other side, you've got Afghanistan. And if that isn't enough, you've got to deal with India as well.

Finally, you have a small passage to China. Do you want piss them off after they've been bank rolling your entire CPEC Project? The one country that can still provide you with Military Assistance when needed... The one friend that always Veto's in your favor in FATF, UN etc.

We're already mediating between the GCC & Iran. We're mediating between Iran & the US. We're mediating between the US & Afghanistan. Why do we need to do what its supposed to be the UN's job.

The day you go against China, you better say goodbye to whatever the word 'freedom' means to you because all those blocks will converge on you - and no matter how mighty your Military is, it can't fight on all ends at the same time.

Ever wonder why the US hasn't walked all over us by now? Let me give you a hint, it has nothing to do with the number of nukes you have. They don't because they...and everyone else knows that China has our back.

India speaks of Kashmir as an internal matter, when its not. But the Uighurs is an internal matter for China, and we best stay clear.

 

[KediKesenFare3]

You explain to us how he should handle the issue.

 

[YeBeWarned]

Smart decision by our Govt, we need China right now and much of the news regard Uyghur are Fake and propaganda, Plus if there are some issues there than we should use minimum voice of concern as this is not our issues .

 

[Dalit]

That is not an explanation.

Begging your pardon, but you don't cut the hand that feeds you - or atleast shelters you from the hard times you are most certain to face.

Where is your bleeding heart for the Palestinians who have been suffering for decades?

Where are your views for other Muslim Nations that have lost Thousands due to War in their region?

Yeah, the situation for the Uighurs is tragic, but are you gonna put off the one Nation that has always stood by you during thick & thin?

Take a look at our Geography. People say Pakistan is blessed with all types of Climates, Minerals and lord knows what. At times, I feel we're cursed because our Geography has us in the Center of sh!t all around. On one side you have Iran. On the other side, you've got Afghanistan. And if that isn't enough, you've got to deal with India as well.

Finally, you have a small passage to China. Do you want piss them off after they've been bank rolling your entire CPEC Project? The one country that can still provide you with Military Assistance when needed... The one friend that always Veto's in your favor in FATF, UN etc.

We're already mediating between the GCC & Iran. We're mediating between Iran & the US. We're mediating between the US & Afghanistan. Why do we need to do what its supposed to be the UN's job.

The day you go against China, you better say goodbye to whatever the word 'freedom' means to you because all those blocks will converge on you - and no matter how mighty your Military is, it can't fight on all ends at the same time.

Ever wonder why the US hasn't walked all over us by now? Let me give you a hint, it has nothing to do with the number of nukes you have. They don't because they...and everyone else knows that China has our back.

India speaks of Kashmir as an internal matter, when its not. But the Uighurs is an internal matter for China, and we best stay clear.

After China there is only one option left for Pakistan which is to be subservient to the US. Pakistan is a land of so many contrasts. It is hard to find unity and cohesion. Never satisfied and always looking for the difficult route.

China has postponed this until Pakistan decides to screw it up. If it is upto some Pakistan should commit suicide and dump China. Why should Pakistan interfere in the Uyghur issue which is indeed mostly Western propaganda.

 

[Pakistan Space Agency]

Xinjiang is not some disputed territory with another nation.

There are millions of Uighurs in China. If they needed help, they would've approached Pakistan and other Muslim nations or at least organised some resistance in China.

Pakistan can't be expected to peddle anti-China propaganda just because some countries are allergic to China's rise as a global Super Power.

 

[Lincoln]

You explain to us how he should handle the issue.

Keeping his mouth shut, and putting a leash on the idiots in his Government, what need was there to speak at all on the issue. He should be focusing on issues of national interest, not "ummah" interest.

His ramblings about muslims' issues has officially backfired and the consequence will be on the Kashmir narrative.

People will start to question why he is going on, and on, about Indian CAA, Kashmir, Western Islamophobia, but absolutely refusing to criticize Uighur. People will stop taking him seriously... and look, this is what is happening.

Imran Khan might be sincere, but I still stand by it, he is incompetent as hell.

Begging your pardon, but you don't cut the hand that feeds you - or atleast shelters you from the hard times you are most certain to face.

Where is your bleeding heart for the Palestinians who have been suffering for decades?

Where are your views for other Muslim Nations that have lost Thousands due to War in their region?

Yeah, the situation for the Uighurs is tragic, but are you gonna put off the one Nation that has always stood by you during thick & thin?

Take a look at our Geography. People say Pakistan is blessed with all types of Climates, Minerals and lord knows what. At times, I feel we're cursed because our Geography has us in the Center of sh!t all around. On one side you have Iran. On the other side, you've got Afghanistan. And if that isn't enough, you've got to deal with India as well.

Finally, you have a small passage to China. Do you want piss them off after they've been bank rolling your entire CPEC Project? The one country that can still provide you with Military Assistance when needed... The one friend that always Veto's in your favor in FATF, UN etc.

We're already mediating between the GCC & Iran. We're mediating between Iran & the US. We're mediating between the US & Afghanistan. Why do we need to do what its supposed to be the UN's job.

The day you go against China, you better say goodbye to whatever the word 'freedom' means to you because all those blocks will converge on you - and no matter how mighty your Military is, it can't fight on all ends at the same time.

Ever wonder why the US hasn't walked all over us by now? Let me give you a hint, it has nothing to do with the number of nukes you have. They don't because they...and everyone else knows that China has our back.

India speaks of Kashmir as an internal matter, when its not. But the Uighurs is an internal matter for China, and we best stay clear.

Smart decision by our Govt, we need China right now and much of the news regard Uyghur are Fake and propaganda, Plus if there are some issues there than we should use minimum voice of concern as this is not our issues .

When we act as the protector of all the Muslims around the world, people will start to question why we are being selective.

Pakistan should come first, not Ummah, our arguments should be based on Pakistani nationalism, not on Ummah.

Kashmir diplomacy and narrative will suffer because of this, they will take him less serious when he is selectively criticizing Muslims persecution.

 

[Dalit]

Keeping his mouth shut, and putting a leash on the idiots in his Government, what need was there to speak at all on the issue. He should be focusing on issues of national interest, not "ummah" interest.

His ramblings about muslims' issues has officially backfired and the consequence will be on the Kashmir narrative.

People will start to question why he is going on, and on, about Indian CAA, Kashmir, Western Islamophobia, but absolutely refusing to criticize Uighur. People will stop taking him seriously... and look, this is what is happening.

Imran Khan might be sincere, but I still stand by it, he is incompetent as hell.

Imran Khan has clearly time and time again explained the answer to this question in detail.

1. China is an ally of Pakistan
2. Pakistan uses the private channel to convey its message

That is a clear and concise explanation. If Western nations are not satisfied with this answer there is little that can be done.

Uyghur issue is made larger than it really is. Most nations that criticise China are Western nations.

 

[Lincoln]

Xinjiang is not some disputed territory with another nation.

There are millions of Uighurs in China. If they needed help, they would've approached Pakistan and other Muslim nations or at least organised some resistance in China.

Pakistan can't be expected to peddle anti-China propaganda just because some countries are allergic to China's rise a global Super Power.

Neither is mainland India, but our Government wants to make a commentary on CAA and Muslims there anyways.

For what? You're only giving more excuses to their far rightists to label Muslims as anti National, and you're making their own Muslims skeptical about it when Pakistan is voicing in their favor, because they hate us.

This government is playing none of its cards right. None.

Imran Khan has clearly time and time again explained the answer to this question in detail.

1. China is an ally of Pakistan
2. Pakistan uses the private channel to convey its message

That is a clear and concise explanation. If Western nations are not satisfied with this answer there is little that can be done.

Uyghur issue is made larger than it really is. Most nations that criticise China are Western nations.

Well, the answer is very simple. He doesn't want to upset China over Uighur issues due to CPEC and jets, then he should keep his mouth shut on Islamophobia issues and Palestine on the basis of Muslims' persecution, after all, those countries also have contradicting interests.

When you show clear hypocrisy, no one takes your word or takes you seriously.

 

[Pakistan Space Agency]

Neither is mainland India, but our Government wants to make a commentary on CAA and Muslims there anyways. ...

Pakistan and India have a decades old agreement.

It gives the right to Pakistan to comment on issues related to Indian Muslims and it gives the right to India to comment on issues related to Pakistani Hindus.