Pak has been a frontline contributor in the Global War on Terrorism. Yet its concerted efforts and firm stance against terrorism has been depicted quite negatively in a coordinated effort by the hostile nations to isolate Pakistan on global forums and effect Pakistan’s developmental process along with the suspension in military aid by Trump administration blaming Pak for not doing much on eliminating terror groups and FATF placement are a few examples of enemy’s manoeuvres.
To enemies dismay, Pakistan’s recent role in the Afghan peace process has paved new pathways to settle the fragile relations between Pakistan and U.S, the reflection of which can be seen in the new positive step taken by U.S to place Indian sponsored subversive group, BLA, to a specially designated global terrorist organization. It is indeed a major breakthrough in Pakistan and the U.S diplomatic relations. Surprisingly, the decision came well ahead of PM Imran Khan’s visit to the U.S.
The forthcoming visit of Imran Khan to the U.S is of great significance as it will act as an icebreaker in resettling of the relations with U.S, which will benefit Pakistan in the long run as the Pak needs U.S support to avoid being blacklisted on FATF this October.
The visit will set up new avenues for Pakistan in rebuilding its trust relation with the U.S and assure Trump administration regarding Pak’s firm stance against terror outfits while showing the real picture of Pakistan’s efforts against terrorism outside Indian lens. Pakistan’s recent role in Afghan peace process has already paved new pathways to re-settle the fragile relations between Pak and U.S; the placement of Indian proxy, BLA, in the list of global terror outfits is a clear indication of U.S acknowledgement of Pakistan’s efforts. However, the enhanced bilateral activity has not been well-received by hostile enemies. As predicted, in order to create rumpus, anti-peace lobbyists have begun the propaganda through proxies like PTM, who have called out for a protest in the U.S. Moreover, social media campaigns have already begun giving undue hype to sensitive issues like Ahmadiya matter to negatively impact the positive opportunity for Pakistan.
What enemies of peace fail to realize is, that in the given diplomatic scenario, Pakistan holds great strategic importance for the global powers as they need Pakistan assistance to defeat terrorism and establish peace in the region. Imran Khan’s visit to the U.S is already a proof of Pakistan diplomatic achievement and failure of diplomatic turmoil that was created by the enemies’ spiteful propaganda and lobbying around the world.
