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I'm going to break this slowly, but guys/gals/seagulls, Pakistan's not going to make a single step to disturb India's advantages under its current regime of politicians and military leaders. In general, our leaders are not in the business of upholding vital national interests and in trying to exact real concessions from India, US, etc. Sure, past leaders (e.g. Ayub Khan, ZAB, Zia ul-Haq) weren't exactly pioneers of freedom and independence, but they were a lot harder to deal with (for US/India) than the current crop of jokers running this country.
Yes, the poor economic state of the country is partly to blame for dropping the Type 214 (and God knows what else), but how did this economy get to its current state? Well, Pakistan fought an unprecedentedly long war within its borders *without* resolving the situation. Sure, it's a good idea to demand that others respect the writ of the state, but in the absence of addressing America's presence in Afghanistan (and their insistence of letting India in) as well as their use of drones, we're not going to see this pricy internal war (running us $100bn in direct costs and lost opportunities) solved.
We need leaders who will stand for an independent Pakistan... A Pakistan that stands for its vital interests, the safety and security of its people, and the voice of Pakistan and Pakistanis in not only South Asia, but the whole world. This requires a political and military establishment that actually cares about witnessing progress.
If and when that happens, I promise, you will see your dreams fulfilled.
Yes, the poor economic state of the country is partly to blame for dropping the Type 214 (and God knows what else), but how did this economy get to its current state? Well, Pakistan fought an unprecedentedly long war within its borders *without* resolving the situation. Sure, it's a good idea to demand that others respect the writ of the state, but in the absence of addressing America's presence in Afghanistan (and their insistence of letting India in) as well as their use of drones, we're not going to see this pricy internal war (running us $100bn in direct costs and lost opportunities) solved.
We need leaders who will stand for an independent Pakistan... A Pakistan that stands for its vital interests, the safety and security of its people, and the voice of Pakistan and Pakistanis in not only South Asia, but the whole world. This requires a political and military establishment that actually cares about witnessing progress.
If and when that happens, I promise, you will see your dreams fulfilled.