My point? There are no easy choices for Pakistan when it comes to its dealings with Iran.
Pakistan should observe how the next American administration will deal with Iran.
While some members are expecting the much hyped Iran - China deal to live up to its expectations in the coming years, WE do not know for sure that it will. Nobody has a CRYSTAL BALL to enjoy glimpses of the FUTURE.
WE will have to find a way to BALANCE our bilateral relationships with multiple countries for long-term basis in order to achieve true economy prosperity.
my dear brother. we make it hard for ourselves . too much weighed down thinking what others will think of us.
Look at Iran, its allied with Afghan Taliban against their fight with Daesh and Americans.
Qatar has found warm relations with Tehran as well. sectarianism or racism is not stopping them from coming closer. UAE and Behrain have on their part recognized Israel.
thanks for posting one of the few objective posts in this thread which is very much charged for wrong reasons. it is only fair that I share an honest view as well.
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I have seen the tweet from Ms Mazari
I agree with
the content of the message and I admire how she has eloquently voiced her point of view
for Americans everything is a nail because all they have is a hammer. they have reached a point of utter obnoxiousness under the current presidency.
what I dont agree is that
she has said this while holding a public office and her comment will be seen as a statement endorsed by state of Pakistan and the current government.
whether or not she is part of the foreign office setup or ministry is irrelevant. she is part of the government. just like that unknown state minister of UAE who threatened Pakistan for dire consequences over its "ambiguous" stance on GCC war of terror on Yemen.
we, in Pakistan saw this as a threat from KSA with a UAE mouthpiece.
back in the days (up to the time he was allied with Nawaz, Sheikh Rashid used to taunt Indians as well with his commentary that always had the desired effects. he is banned from entering USA though the efforts of Indian lobby.
Pro Iran comments Not Allowed?
should she have said what she said? specially when it doesn't concern Pakistan but Iran?
before we give our verdict we must keep in mind the comments by Turkish President over Kashmir, and the economic loss Malaysia suffered over same stance on Kashmir.
Iranians on their part have time and again called out India for its atrocities committed in Kashmir while Arabian silence changed into open support for Modi right after its illegal annexation of Kashmir.
but as we are told that national interests and foreign policies are made purely on self interests and sometimes loss minimization therefore Ms Mazari's tweet would be wrong if our Arab friends see it as a Pakistan sliding towards Iranian side and a second part of SMQ's criticism of OIC.
storm in a tea cup or real?
whether or not her tweet is in personal capacity, our foreign office must be proactive to brief the government and make a statement before a response comes.
till now I havent seen any notice from USA or GCC Arab regimes apart from explosive (abusive) comments from fellow Pakistanis due to sectarian differences with Iran.
Is Ms Mazari tilted towards Iran?
Shireen Mazari is not titled towards Iran in anyway. recall in an interview about SMQ controversial comments Ms Mazari criticized him over his careless off the cuff remarks that greatly angered the royal highness in KSA. she could have remained quiet or even supported Shah Mehmood Quarshi but she was very clear in her criticism but no one called her a Saudi Stooge.
