unexpectedly it was a good show by PM, gotta give credit where its due
You have become a grown man today!!!! Congrats on turning 18!!! Unexpectedly, he's brought a bankrupt nation investments of $ 46 billion dollars, while the remainder of ALL politicians, combined, at this time, can't bring in $ 400 MILLION dollars!!!!
Unexpectedly, he was elected for the third time by the people. Unexpectedly, he took a bankrupt nation with $ 11 million left, to having over $ 20 billion in her checking account (not counting Gold, Euro and Dollar reserves)!!! Unexpectedly he's got GSP+ for Pakistan and unexpectedly, he's going to eliminate the terrorism and electric issues inside the country by 2018. And Unexpectedly, the CPEC phase 1 will become functioning by 2018-2019!!!
Its a significant step down from all previous demands, quite a diplomatic play, looks like Sharif seriously wants to rewrite his legacy but I am not too optimistic for a solution in an India that is fixated with Modi's 56 inch chest. He has to play to an audience that is counting on him to deliver two things:
1. Business
2. Power Projection
And a good deal of number 2 involves disengaging with Pakistan. Although they might think its a good strategy for now, it is myopic and also will result in no results so its as good as the status quo.
This is a critical time for Pakistan to NOT get involved in ANY adventure with India. India on the other hand, WANTS a limited war as they know they'll push Pakistan back by 20 years and her defense forces will also be sent back by years. Imagine 40 -16's destroyed and 30 JFT's taken out (no matter how many SU-30's they take out).......
So this is a GREAT diplomatic way to show the world that Pakistan doesn't want war. No matter what you say about NS, he's a VERY sharp politician and diplomat. He's done this to Saudia on Yemen, he's aligned with Russia and China well and now he's aligned himself with the world on showing "we are peaceful". He wants to buy the next 5-7 years conflict free so he can fulfill his real agenda. The growth of Pakistan into a modern, peaceful and one of the top growing economies. Right this second, the leadership Pakistan needed, is there for the first time in history. The next few years have to go by without a way so Pakistan can take a few big steps up on the economic ladder!! And the good part is, the militry is in total synch with the civilians for once. Gen Raheel wants Pakistan to grow and he's following NS's direction on India. Very cool stuff. This is what I refer to "a system" and it's working!!