US has no choice but to work with Pakistan, says envoy

[HAIDER]

US has no choice but to work with Pakistan, says envoy​

Anwar IqbalPublished February 17, 2022 - Updated about an hour ago




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A file photo of US Special Representative for Afghanistan Thomas West in Brussels, Belgium. — US Special Representative Thomas West Twitter
WASHINGTON: The United States has no choice but to work with Pakistan on the way ahead in Afghanistan, says a senior US official while elucidating the Biden administration’s new policy for the region.
At a discussion at the US Institute of Peace in Washington on Tuesday afternoon, US Special Representative for Afghanistan Tom West acknowledged Pakistan’s role in arranging a peace deal with the Taliban but also complained that Islamabad often ignored Washington’s suggestions.
“I have productive, good and honest relationships with Pakistani leaders, and they have huge amounts of expertise in their system on these (Afghan) matters,” he said. “And I think we don’t have a choice but to work with Pakistan on the way ahead.”
He was the only speaker at this discussion which focused on US consultations with the Taliban, other Afghans and the international community since the Taliban takeover.
The moderator, former US National Security Adviser Stephen J. Hadley, however, also asked a set of questions about US-Pakistan relations, differences between Islamabad and Kabul’s new rulers and the Taliban’s position on TTP and the Durand Line.
“During the life of the negotiations, from January to August, and in the years before, we were in very close touch with the leadership of Pakistan regarding steps that we urged Pakistan to take to enhance the prospects of a negotiated settlement to this conflict,” Mr West said.
“Had Pakistan taken some of those steps in a more meaningful and consistent way, I think we would be in a different place today. I genuinely do.”
The response made it clear that while Pakistan supported the peace process, it did not always accept US proposals. Mr West also made it clear that Islamabad’s reluctance often irked Washington, although the two allies continued to support the Doha talks that led to an agreement in 2020.
“Now, it’s a mark of our pragmatism, in my view, that in Washington you are not hearing leaders from across the spectrum spending time and energy criticising Pakistan and looking backwards,” he said.
Mr West, however, indicated that despite these reservations, Washington wants to continue its cooperation with Pakistan on Afghanistan and other issues.
“I frankly think that that energy (criticising Pakistan) is not called for given the situation in Afghanistan today,” he said.
Islamabad’s reluctance, according to Mr West, has added to the difficulties that Pakistan now faces in Afghanistan. “I think when it comes to Pakistan’s interests in Afghanistan today, they face challenges. They face real challenges of capacity,” he said.
Published in Dawn, February 17th, 2022

 

[Thorough Pro]

But Pakistan has a choice to never work with the backstabbing sons of whores again.

 

[Dalit]

But Pakistan has a choice to never work with the backstabbing sons of whores again.

Exactly my thought. It is going to be much of the same BS.

 

[Aasimkhan]

But Pakistan has a choice to never work with the backstabbing sons of whores again.

lol, we should piss on the grave of USA such a unreliable and hypocrite so-called-partner that USA is

 

[PradoTLC]

US has no choice but to work with Pakistan, says envoy​

Anwar IqbalPublished February 17, 2022 - Updated about an hour ago




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A file photo of US Special Representative for Afghanistan Thomas West in Brussels, Belgium. — US Special Representative Thomas West Twitter
WASHINGTON: The United States has no choice but to work with Pakistan on the way ahead in Afghanistan, says a senior US official while elucidating the Biden administration’s new policy for the region.
At a discussion at the US Institute of Peace in Washington on Tuesday afternoon, US Special Representative for Afghanistan Tom West acknowledged Pakistan’s role in arranging a peace deal with the Taliban but also complained that Islamabad often ignored Washington’s suggestions.
“I have productive, good and honest relationships with Pakistani leaders, and they have huge amounts of expertise in their system on these (Afghan) matters,” he said. “And I think we don’t have a choice but to work with Pakistan on the way ahead.”
He was the only speaker at this discussion which focused on US consultations with the Taliban, other Afghans and the international community since the Taliban takeover.
The moderator, former US National Security Adviser Stephen J. Hadley, however, also asked a set of questions about US-Pakistan relations, differences between Islamabad and Kabul’s new rulers and the Taliban’s position on TTP and the Durand Line.
“During the life of the negotiations, from January to August, and in the years before, we were in very close touch with the leadership of Pakistan regarding steps that we urged Pakistan to take to enhance the prospects of a negotiated settlement to this conflict,” Mr West said.
“Had Pakistan taken some of those steps in a more meaningful and consistent way, I think we would be in a different place today. I genuinely do.”
The response made it clear that while Pakistan supported the peace process, it did not always accept US proposals. Mr West also made it clear that Islamabad’s reluctance often irked Washington, although the two allies continued to support the Doha talks that led to an agreement in 2020.
“Now, it’s a mark of our pragmatism, in my view, that in Washington you are not hearing leaders from across the spectrum spending time and energy criticising Pakistan and looking backwards,” he said.
Mr West, however, indicated that despite these reservations, Washington wants to continue its cooperation with Pakistan on Afghanistan and other issues.
“I frankly think that that energy (criticising Pakistan) is not called for given the situation in Afghanistan today,” he said.
Islamabad’s reluctance, according to Mr West, has added to the difficulties that Pakistan now faces in Afghanistan. “I think when it comes to Pakistan’s interests in Afghanistan today, they face challenges. They face real challenges of capacity,” he said.
Published in Dawn, February 17th, 2022

good to see that they realise we are the daddies

 

[Zarvan]

US has no choice but to work with Pakistan, says envoy​

Anwar IqbalPublished February 17, 2022 - Updated about an hour ago




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A file photo of US Special Representative for Afghanistan Thomas West in Brussels, Belgium. — US Special Representative Thomas West Twitter
WASHINGTON: The United States has no choice but to work with Pakistan on the way ahead in Afghanistan, says a senior US official while elucidating the Biden administration’s new policy for the region.
At a discussion at the US Institute of Peace in Washington on Tuesday afternoon, US Special Representative for Afghanistan Tom West acknowledged Pakistan’s role in arranging a peace deal with the Taliban but also complained that Islamabad often ignored Washington’s suggestions.
“I have productive, good and honest relationships with Pakistani leaders, and they have huge amounts of expertise in their system on these (Afghan) matters,” he said. “And I think we don’t have a choice but to work with Pakistan on the way ahead.”
He was the only speaker at this discussion which focused on US consultations with the Taliban, other Afghans and the international community since the Taliban takeover.
The moderator, former US National Security Adviser Stephen J. Hadley, however, also asked a set of questions about US-Pakistan relations, differences between Islamabad and Kabul’s new rulers and the Taliban’s position on TTP and the Durand Line.
“During the life of the negotiations, from January to August, and in the years before, we were in very close touch with the leadership of Pakistan regarding steps that we urged Pakistan to take to enhance the prospects of a negotiated settlement to this conflict,” Mr West said.
“Had Pakistan taken some of those steps in a more meaningful and consistent way, I think we would be in a different place today. I genuinely do.”
The response made it clear that while Pakistan supported the peace process, it did not always accept US proposals. Mr West also made it clear that Islamabad’s reluctance often irked Washington, although the two allies continued to support the Doha talks that led to an agreement in 2020.
“Now, it’s a mark of our pragmatism, in my view, that in Washington you are not hearing leaders from across the spectrum spending time and energy criticising Pakistan and looking backwards,” he said.
Mr West, however, indicated that despite these reservations, Washington wants to continue its cooperation with Pakistan on Afghanistan and other issues.
“I frankly think that that energy (criticising Pakistan) is not called for given the situation in Afghanistan today,” he said.
Islamabad’s reluctance, according to Mr West, has added to the difficulties that Pakistan now faces in Afghanistan. “I think when it comes to Pakistan’s interests in Afghanistan today, they face challenges. They face real challenges of capacity,” he said.
Published in Dawn, February 17th, 2022

First give us our helicopters then we can talk. Plus relationship one equal terms. Yes we are not that big of a power but we can make life really bad for if we decide to go nuts. China will be our strategic partner but maintaining a good balanced relationship with USA and Europe is also good for us. But no BS or blackmailing should be tolerated.

 

[retaxis]

US wants to turn Pakistan into a liberal secular country and make sure that pakistan is on the path to liberal LGBT progressive country

 

[Pakistan Space Agency]

.... Islamabad’s reluctance, according to Mr West, has added to the difficulties that Pakistan now faces in Afghanistan. “I think when it comes to Pakistan’s interests in Afghanistan today, they face challenges. They face real challenges of capacity,” he said. ...

What I don't get is that while Pakistan was heavily involved from the start arranging negotiations and a peace deal between the Taliban and the US, what exactly (if anything) did Pakistan negotiate with the Taliban for itselft?

Did Pakistan even bother to discuss and negotiate with the Taliban, that:

1. If we help you kick NATO out of Afghanistan, you will help us kick India / TTP out of Afghanistan.
2. You will recognise the Dirrand Line as International Border.

Was this even discussed or agreed upon or was Pakistan just too busy helping the Americans and the Taliban talk to each other?

 

[SIPRA]

US wants to turn Pakistan into a liberal secular country and make sure that pakistan is on the path to liberal LGBT progressive country

Hence, support for Bilawal Zardari.

 

[arjunk]

Hence, support for Bilawal Zardari.

Sindh, the most secular and tolerant place in the world!

 

[Longhorn]

US wants to turn Pakistan into a liberal secular country and make sure that pakistan is on the path to liberal LGBT progressive country

You'll have to do better than that.

 

[SaadH]

Sindh, the most secular and tolerant place in the world!

It's a mini ayatollah state, hence a crap hole...

 

[TNT]

They face real challenges of capacity,” he said.

He is right about this. Pakistan having a bad economy also doesn't help and in addition having morons on both sides trying to ruin relations.

 

[Wergeland]

US wants to turn Pakistan into a liberal secular country and make sure that pakistan is on the path to liberal LGBT progressive country

LGBT in the public domain is the sure demise of any society i can assure. What people does in their bedroom is between them and the Creator. But the modern LGBT is all about forcing everybody to watch their rowdy sexuality in the full public view.

You can agree or disagree, but its a a fact that LBGT leads to decadence or in the least its a product of decadence, which ultimately lead to collapse of birth rates and family values.

The most scary thing is that once a society is facing collapsing birth rates caused by sexual liberation, you simply cannot reverse the process hoever hard one try. You can throw money at young couples but they would not want children. Its like the arrow of time, it moves only in one direction and cannot be reversed.

I say this from my own personal observation of living in Europe. As much as i love this society and all its good, one cannot miss the underlying issue LGBT creates; all of europe, including the eastern half, is facing gentrification and depopulation. Only immigration (guess from where?) is keeping it from an even further drop.

 

[Thorough Pro]

Really? is that the price of our national pride? you people just amaze me and not in a good way

First give us our helicopters then we can talk. Plus relationship one equal terms. Yes we are not that big of a power but we can make life really bad for if we decide to go nuts. China will be our strategic partner but maintaining a good balanced relationship with USA and Europe is also good for us. But no BS or blackmailing should be tolerated.