Resentment in FO over politicising diplomatic cable

[muhammadhafeezmalik]

Resentment in FO over politicising diplomatic cable​

Diplomats say controversy can undermine mission’s working


There is resentment in the Foreign Office over the PTI government’s move to use a diplomatic cable for gaining political mileage as diplomats have voiced concerns that the controversy would undermine their working.

Two Foreign Office officials, who spoke to The Express Tribune while requesting not to be identified because of the sensitivity of the issue, revealed that the diplomats were not happy with the controversy.
One official said that the repercussions of the way the government used the secret and classified communication to achieve its political objectives and its negative impact would be felt in the Foreign Office for many years to come.

The official explained that the first negative fallout of the controversy would be that now diplomats posted abroad would be very careful in their assessments. "Diplomats are eyes and ears of Pakistan who give frank and honest feedback from the countries where they serve," the official added.

"Such honest and candid assessments are meant for policymakers to devise strategy accordingly," the official explained.

Also read: SC says wants to know about 'foreign conspiracy' before making decision

"But if governments start using such secret communications for their political gains, then the diplomats would be reluctant to write honest assessments," the official cautioned.

Another official admitted that the government seemed to have blown the "cable" issue out of proportion. "If the Foreign Office start making public diplomatic cables, people would be blown away," the official said, insisting such candid discussions between diplomats are common.

But a retired senior diplomat, who also served in the US as Pakistan ambassador, said the language used by certain American officials were "harsh" and “unusual”.

He, nevertheless, acknowledged that such issues needed to be dealt with "prudence".

The diplomatic cable the Pakistani ambassador in Washington sent to the Foreign Office contained what Prime Minister Imran Khan said evidence of a foreign plot to oust his government.

The cable was based on a conversation between Ambassador Asad Majeed and US Assistant Secretary of State for Central and South Asia Donald Lu.

Also read: Imran Khan seeks Memogate-style probe into ‘Lettergate’

The US diplomat, according to the cable, conveyed to the Pakistani envoy that Washington was not happy with Pakistan’s stance on the Russia-Ukraine crisis. The American official then went on to say "going ahead would be tough" for Pakistan, if the vote of no-confidence against the prime minister did not succeed.

Pakistan would be forgiven for the mistake if the no-trust move succeeded, as per the cable.

Prime Minister Imran interpreted the communication as a clear US threat of a regime change and National Assembly Deputy Speaker Qasim Suri used the same pretext to reject the vote of no confidence.
The matter is now before the Supreme Court. Prime Minister Imran through his lawyer requested the apex court to form a high-powered commission to look into the allegations of foreign conspiracy.
The Foreign Office spokesperson did not respond till the filing of the report when asked whether there was resentment within the ministry over the controversy and whether this would negatively affect the working of the country’ missions abroad.

Resentment in FO over politicising diplomatic cable | The Express Tribune

Diplomats say controversy can undermine mission’s working

tribune.com.pk

 

[Imran Khan]

so for these FO haramkhors any country send threats or warnings we just keep smiling ? what a 3rd grade FO we have .

 

[SD 10]

Resentment in FO over politicising diplomatic cable​

Diplomats say controversy can undermine mission’s working


There is resentment in the Foreign Office over the PTI government’s move to use a diplomatic cable for gaining political mileage as diplomats have voiced concerns that the controversy would undermine their working.

Two Foreign Office officials, who spoke to The Express Tribune while requesting not to be identified because of the sensitivity of the issue, revealed that the diplomats were not happy with the controversy.
One official said that the repercussions of the way the government used the secret and classified communication to achieve its political objectives and its negative impact would be felt in the Foreign Office for many years to come.

The official explained that the first negative fallout of the controversy would be that now diplomats posted abroad would be very careful in their assessments. "Diplomats are eyes and ears of Pakistan who give frank and honest feedback from the countries where they serve," the official added.

"Such honest and candid assessments are meant for policymakers to devise strategy accordingly," the official explained.

Also read: SC says wants to know about 'foreign conspiracy' before making decision

"But if governments start using such secret communications for their political gains, then the diplomats would be reluctant to write honest assessments," the official cautioned.

Another official admitted that the government seemed to have blown the "cable" issue out of proportion. "If the Foreign Office start making public diplomatic cables, people would be blown away," the official said, insisting such candid discussions between diplomats are common.

But a retired senior diplomat, who also served in the US as Pakistan ambassador, said the language used by certain American officials were "harsh" and “unusual”.

He, nevertheless, acknowledged that such issues needed to be dealt with "prudence".

The diplomatic cable the Pakistani ambassador in Washington sent to the Foreign Office contained what Prime Minister Imran Khan said evidence of a foreign plot to oust his government.

The cable was based on a conversation between Ambassador Asad Majeed and US Assistant Secretary of State for Central and South Asia Donald Lu.

Also read: Imran Khan seeks Memogate-style probe into ‘Lettergate’

The US diplomat, according to the cable, conveyed to the Pakistani envoy that Washington was not happy with Pakistan’s stance on the Russia-Ukraine crisis. The American official then went on to say "going ahead would be tough" for Pakistan, if the vote of no-confidence against the prime minister did not succeed.

Pakistan would be forgiven for the mistake if the no-trust move succeeded, as per the cable.

Prime Minister Imran interpreted the communication as a clear US threat of a regime change and National Assembly Deputy Speaker Qasim Suri used the same pretext to reject the vote of no confidence.
The matter is now before the Supreme Court. Prime Minister Imran through his lawyer requested the apex court to form a high-powered commission to look into the allegations of foreign conspiracy.
The Foreign Office spokesperson did not respond till the filing of the report when asked whether there was resentment within the ministry over the controversy and whether this would negatively affect the working of the country’ missions abroad.

Resentment in FO over politicising diplomatic cable | The Express Tribune

Diplomats say controversy can undermine mission’s working

tribune.com.pk

FO is just a bunch of bureaucrats who either have green cards for their retirement life or would like to get one in the future so obviously they would be furious if Pakistan is not a servant to west!

 

[Enigma SIG]

so for these FO haramkhors any country send threats or warnings we just keep smiling ? what a 3rd grade FO we have .

It's literally that. It's been penetrated by Hussain Haqqani types, selling their mother sorts. Which is why all previous threats were laughed off.

 

[imadul]

All these I formation from SOURCES are coming through Tribune, Samaa TV Nadeem Malick, Sky Shattering anchor Hamid Mir.
Nadeem Malik inter interviewed Nikka zardari but he was so scared he asked just pre provided poley poley questions.

 

[RIP Pak LAW]

LMAO source is Express Tribune. Enough said.

 

[S.Y.A]

diplomats have voiced concerns that the controversy would undermine their working.

what working? didnt know pakistani diplomats do any work other than drinking and partying.

Resentment in FO over politicising diplomatic cable​

Diplomats say controversy can undermine mission’s working


There is resentment in the Foreign Office over the PTI government’s move to use a diplomatic cable for gaining political mileage as diplomats have voiced concerns that the controversy would undermine their working.

Two Foreign Office officials, who spoke to The Express Tribune while requesting not to be identified because of the sensitivity of the issue, revealed that the diplomats were not happy with the controversy.
One official said that the repercussions of the way the government used the secret and classified communication to achieve its political objectives and its negative impact would be felt in the Foreign Office for many years to come.

The official explained that the first negative fallout of the controversy would be that now diplomats posted abroad would be very careful in their assessments. "Diplomats are eyes and ears of Pakistan who give frank and honest feedback from the countries where they serve," the official added.

"Such honest and candid assessments are meant for policymakers to devise strategy accordingly," the official explained.

Also read: SC says wants to know about 'foreign conspiracy' before making decision

"But if governments start using such secret communications for their political gains, then the diplomats would be reluctant to write honest assessments," the official cautioned.

Another official admitted that the government seemed to have blown the "cable" issue out of proportion. "If the Foreign Office start making public diplomatic cables, people would be blown away," the official said, insisting such candid discussions between diplomats are common.

But a retired senior diplomat, who also served in the US as Pakistan ambassador, said the language used by certain American officials were "harsh" and “unusual”.

He, nevertheless, acknowledged that such issues needed to be dealt with "prudence".

The diplomatic cable the Pakistani ambassador in Washington sent to the Foreign Office contained what Prime Minister Imran Khan said evidence of a foreign plot to oust his government.

The cable was based on a conversation between Ambassador Asad Majeed and US Assistant Secretary of State for Central and South Asia Donald Lu.

Also read: Imran Khan seeks Memogate-style probe into ‘Lettergate’

The US diplomat, according to the cable, conveyed to the Pakistani envoy that Washington was not happy with Pakistan’s stance on the Russia-Ukraine crisis. The American official then went on to say "going ahead would be tough" for Pakistan, if the vote of no-confidence against the prime minister did not succeed.

Pakistan would be forgiven for the mistake if the no-trust move succeeded, as per the cable.

Prime Minister Imran interpreted the communication as a clear US threat of a regime change and National Assembly Deputy Speaker Qasim Suri used the same pretext to reject the vote of no confidence.
The matter is now before the Supreme Court. Prime Minister Imran through his lawyer requested the apex court to form a high-powered commission to look into the allegations of foreign conspiracy.
The Foreign Office spokesperson did not respond till the filing of the report when asked whether there was resentment within the ministry over the controversy and whether this would negatively affect the working of the country’ missions abroad.

Resentment in FO over politicising diplomatic cable | The Express Tribune

Diplomats say controversy can undermine mission’s working

tribune.com.pk

by the way, you agree, then, by posting this article, that there was indeed a letter containing threats from a US official who wanted IK out?

 

[kingQamaR]

Pakistan Foreign office is full of yes men and woman to the her majesty government back in the U.K. not Pakistan. I got no idea why we have expensive Pakistan missions abroad for they never help anyone sincerely are just corrupt swines from clerk to the ambassador

 

[Crimson Blue]

This a trailer of things to come, just wait till caretaker PM comes in to office.

That threat letter would be announced as a hoax which never happened. They may even bring some charges against IK or against members of his cabnet.

 

[muhammadhafeezmalik]

what working? didnt know pakistani diplomats do any work other than drinking and partying.


by the way, you agree, then, by posting this article, that there was indeed a letter containing threats from a US official who wanted IK out?

Everyone agrees that there was a confidential cable sent by our envoy to US for highlighting the pressure by US government, no-one other than PTI government official has seen that cable, PM shoved a paper in Jalsa but a retired diplomat told on TV that confidential cables are sent on different type of paper, they can't be copied and have different color.

We agree that there must be cable but suspect that it would have been forged by government.

 

[PanzerKiel]

so for these FO haramkhors any country send threats or warnings we just keep smiling ? what a 3rd grade FO we have .

Can you, or anyone, share the interview of Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, in which he said that during PML government, during his tenure as PM, we used to receive threats but we decided not to make them public....and he had no reason for that....anyone please?

 

[S.Y.A]

Everyone agrees that there was a confidential cable sent by our envoy to US for highlighting the pressure by US government, no-one other than PTI government official has seen that cable, PM shoved a paper in Jalsa but a retired diplomat told on TV that confidential cables are sent on different type of paper, they can't be copied and have different color.

We agree that there must be cable but suspect that it would have been forged by government.

if it is forged then there is no need for the FO and diplomats to feel uneasy, that they are feeling uneasy, and ihc ordered the govt to keep it a secret points to the fact that it is indeed real

 

[muhammadhafeezmalik]

Pakistan Foreign office is full of yes men and woman to the her majesty government back in the U.K. not Pakistan. I got no idea why we have expensive Pakistan missions abroad for they never help anyone sincerely are just corrupt swines from clerk to the ambassador

Diplomats are eyes and ears of Pakistan who give frank and honest feedback from the countries where they serve, ISI is number one agency with the help of these diplomats.

Can you, or anyone, share the interview of Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, in which he said that during PML government, during his tenure as PM, we used to receive threats but we decided not to make them public....and he had no reason for that....anyone please?

Threats are to be responded diplomatically not by waving papers in public, for example it was known fact that US was against CPEC and continuously threatening Pakistan to stop this these projects but Pakistan did not oblige. Same was the case in Yemen war.

 

[Enigma SIG]

Diplomats are eyes and ears of Pakistan who give frank and honest feedback from the countries where they serve, ISI is number one agency with the help of these diplomats.

Lumber 1 for sure

 

[JX-1]

Threats are to be responded diplomatically not by waving papers in public

Remember how much fuss there was in the US over Russia allegedly rigging the 2016 election?