Russian intelligence chief in Pakistan to garner support

[Windjammer]

Russia has taken serious objection to the 'leak' by the Pakistani authorities, in their media, about the visit of Alexander Bortnikov, Head of the Russian External Intelligence service, or the FSB, to Pakistan between November 25-27, 2016.

The visit which was designed to garner Pakistani support for operations in Allepo, Syria, was compromised by pro-Saudi factions within the Pakistani establishment, according to informed sources.


According to leaks in the Pakistani media, during this visit, Bortnikov besides discussing Allepo held consultations with Pakistani military and intelligence agencies, showed interest in Russia joining the CPEC project, proposed that Russia and Pakistan initiate bilateral cooperation vis-a-vis the Gwadar port, especially with regard to transfer of goods and services, and also requested Russian access, to this port.

Russia sees CPEC as a major challenge to its area domination by China and is working on Pakistan to open avenues for Moscow to get involved in the Gwadar gateway, something which has been a Russian dream for decades and was the prime reason for the Russian invasion of Afghanistan in 1979 as a first step towards reaching Gwadar.

While some elements within the Pakistan Army are keen to get involved with Russia, the predominant mood is against Moscow, given its antagonistic relationship with Saudi Arabia.

Sources say that the Pakistan Army is against having a close relationship with Russia as Saudi Arabia is and has been a tried and tested friend.

It was this influential section of the establishment which reportedly leaked the highly secret visit to Pakistan by the head of Russia's premier intelligence service.

http://www.business-standard.com/ar...f-s-pakistan-visit-leaked-116122100121_1.html

 

[Kaniska]

Just curious, what is wrong with Saudi Arab and Russia apart from American angle.

 

[PDFChamp]

The visit ... was compromised by pro-Saudi factions within the Pakistani establishment, according to informed sources.

All these "leaks" keep blaming the army without proof. Is there anyone a bigger supporter of KSA than Nawaz Sharif himself?

 

[Windjammer]

Just curious, what is wrong with Saudi Arab and Russia apart from American angle.

I believe Saudis were the main financiers of the struggle against Soviets in Afghanistan.

All these "leaks" keep blaming the army without proof. Is there anyone a bigger supporter of KSA than Nawaz Sharif himself?

I think Russians know that well, it was Pakistan Army which hosted for the first time a Russian military contingent.

 

[AZADPAKISTAN2009]

The Russians are looking for informant who leaked the news about their visit

 

[Path-Finder]

for as long as this fatso gang remains in power then expect these type of leaks

 

[A.A. Khan]

Hahahaha next to this report on top left chu**ya standard has broke this news as pro-Saudi leaking it and on top left they posted news of Saudi Arabia and Russia doing an oil pact, this is the problem with indian sourced newspapers, I've requested before to plz verify indian sourced crap with Reuters & AP. Thre is no accountability or credibility to this corporate driven BS there specially with regards to Pakistan. The source says ANI Islamabad, Pakistan rofl. This is their standard. Have people forgotten russia Pak joint military drill called off or the Uri commando operation 2 months back by same source?

The place where there is credible information from Russia is Sputnik Int.. I request Pakistanis who foolishly hunt google term 'Pakistan' and drop into this ditch called indian disinformation which only has 'one' type of news material to please find a 'journalistic' source like csmonitor or Reuters, AP for any credibleinformation with regards to international news. These type of news are only useful for Tribune, Jang and Dawn journalists.

Completely non-aunthentic no need to comment on this garbage.

 

[sady]

Sometimes a bird in hand is not better than two in the bushes...

 

[Hyde]

Pakistan must stay away from Syrian conflict even if 100 billion dollars were offered by Saudi Arabia or Russia.

We do not want to paricipate in somebody else's war and the Civil War in Syria is getting dirty and inhuman by every passing day.

 

[farhan_9909]

This govt is pathetic as almost most of the strategic info is getting leaked because of their darbari members

 

[YeBeWarned]

Pakistan must stay away from Syrian conflict even if 100 billiom dollars were offered by Saidi Arabia or Russia.

We do not want to paricipate in somebody else's war and the Civil War in Syria is getting dirty and inhuman by every passing day.

You are right Sir , people will start blowing each other in Pakistan if Pakistan even issue a Official Statement .. we have seen this with Afghanistan .. No way we should enter Syrian Mess which we all know pure Sectarian

 

[war&peace]

That's a hatric of leaks by NS and Bubble Butt's butt in a year: Panama Leaks, Dawn-Leaks and now Russia-Leaks...

 

[CriticalThought]

Pakistan must stay away from Syrian conflict even if 100 billiom dollars were offered by Saidi Arabia or Russia.

We do not want to paricipate in somebody else's war and the Civil War in Syria is getting dirty and inhuman by every passing day.

Amongst the many interests in that region, I am most satisfied with the approach taken by Turkey. No harm in publicly supporting our Turkish brothers. These guys have actual boots on the ground and are actually doing something about the Muslim blood being spilt.

Also, I say Russia doesn't have tunnel vision in any matter. If the right win-win situation is created, Saudi and Russia can definitely start seeing eye to eye. It is a historic moment for us to fulfil the role of mediator. But we need pious, principled leaders who have the vision and charisma to alter peoples' mindset.

 

[I S I]

Pakistan must stay away from Syrian conflict even if 100 billiom dollars were offered by Saidi Arabia or Russia.

We do not want to paricipate in somebody else's war and the Civil War in Syria is getting dirty and inhuman by every passing day.

Why not for 100 Billion dollars? We could payoff our debts in the process & getting bombed to the stone age yet again.

 

[abc123xyx]

after almost a month , the reason behind visit of russian inteligence chief is now unfolding ...

lets see , which side pakistan goung to choose in syria , will they going to sand troops to support assad....they certainly has a golden chance to win russian friendship .....