same whining again again n again... I can assure few more US dollars thrown in front of Pakistan and there goes Pak-Iran friendship out of the door...
Not whilst India goes towards America
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Not whilst India goes towards America
Not whilst India goes towards America
same whining again again n again... I can assure few more US dollars thrown in front of Pakistan and there goes Pak-Iran friendship out of the door...
I am very suspect of the motives of those who call for good relations between Iran and Pakistan. I doubt it will last. I consider Pakistan a military junta with a smear of democracy added. The military retains primacy by playing up threats to the country, real or not. The Indian threat is winding down and the campaign against terrorists is ineffective depending on whether one cites incompetence or poor enthusiasm, so the military is gradually losing some authority.
But, if Iran achieves nuclear weapons capability the military has a new life-line: the Iranian threat. The military can then cite Iran to strengthen its case for primacy once more. There will be little talk of good relations between Iran and Pakistan after that - unless, of course, some new enemy is created for the benefit of Pakistan's military.
That is a wonderful news. We need to create a new block based on mutual economic and technological needs between Pakistan, Iran, China and Russia. There is alot to be gained from it. In 2014 Americans are leaving and we must get ourselves ready to fill the vacuum. It is too dangerous to leave it to Indians to fill this gap which is coming.
Why do you Indians feel the need to tell us what is in our interest. I am always minded to support the opposite positions cos on the whole Indians do not wish us well
Iranians are surely Against Americans in Afghanistan but not a supporter of Taliban regime after seeing the massacre of Shia Hazaras. They will resist American or NATO presence in Afghanistan but they are never against Russia, India or China's presence in Afghanistan. Transit through Chabahar and proposed Hajigak-Chabahar Rail link is the proof of this.
How do you think the rest of the Arab world would perceive your association with Iran and this juncture , just need to understand from Pakistani point of view
Then why Iran still allowing India a transit route to central Asia through Chabahar.
Relations with Turkey are indispensable but We don't have to go out of the way to please the Arabs - We just need to build strong economy and give a big middle finger to Arabs.Our Relations with Arabs should be strictly transactional as you know Arabian Countries are tilting towards India hence we must develop a strong economy like Turkey before it's too late.
I think that is artificial and being created by Americans. Remember Sauds are blatantly following America's lead. The Turks I love but they are constrained somewhat cos of there membership of Nato. Remember they disappointed Islamabad at the regional conference on Afghanistan that was held in Turkey
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The only game in town is back on. It will be interesting how India's investments in Afghanistan will fair now.
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The Shia Iran sectarian issue is one that Sauds encourage cos they are scared of their own population doing an Iranian type of revolution. Pakistan and Iran can easily accommodate each other in Afghanistan. The greatest Pakistani that has lived was the Quaid and he was a shia. I along with other Sunnis have no issue with our shia brothers
Not all Arab countries are the same. Even the Saudis are having internal power struggles and we can hope the power tilts towards those more amenable to regional cooperation. KSA is home to Mecca and Medina. It is the heart of our religion. That land, if not always its leadership, will always be at the center of our hearts. Just like Karbala and Najaf.
As I wrote, there may yet be hope for the outcome of the Saudi power struggles. As for Turkey, we can't throw in the towel so easily. Even Iran is working closely with India on Chah-Bahar. We can't afford to be so sensitive on every issue.
Shias and Sunnis can live together in Pakistan peacefully but it is impossible to implement the same in Afghanistan under the ideology Taliban is following there.
And till now I don't see any sign from Iran that they are tilting their positions towards Pakistan, they only oppose American hegemony in Afghanistan, I never heard Iran praising Taliban movement.
Infact there is a convergence of interests here , India is pro Iran and will remain so in the for seeable future .... Irans oil , access to central asia through Chabahar and trade with Afghanistan through Chabahar are very important for India .
Pakistan has its own reasons for aligning with Iran much to the chagrin of its Arab friends , though not for mutual love for each other but due to mutual hatred against USA ...
Lets look at Indian friendship with America. I suggest that you stop using emotive language as once I start you wont know where to look.
I understand you are very proud of pakistani jihadis/ terrorists trying to destabilize Afgahnistan & make their life hell.. but Indai's investment in Afghanistan is for betterment & development of local people...
India's partnership with USA is based on mutual benefits & long lasting relationship... you can not understand these kind of relationships.. you guys only understand the 'Master- puppet' kind of relationship... only change is earlier master was USA & now that honor has been given to China...