US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo meets PM Imran in Islamabad

[Zibago]

I noticed that the identity of the journalist who reported direct quotes from Pompeo in Dawn is not publicized.

Dawn and geo are not invited

 

[MT Ali]

Sir, you certainly have a full right to have and express an opinion. However, care to elucidate its relevance to the topic of the thread?

 

[T-Rex]

This is why these champions of democracy have been sabotaging democracy in the Muslim world. Leaders elected through real elections don't owe these bastards anything, so they are free to do everything for their people. On the other hand, despots have no choice but to bend over because despots are brought to power by these bastards.

 

[HAIDER]

I know you are a hardcore IK supporter, but I think you are getting carried away here over a single meeting. IK's charisma and personality will only get him so far when you take into account Pakistan's precarious position and that US still has cards to play and will play it.

This is just the first step. Waiting to see what will happen next.

US, Afghan policy revolve around China and India, a Pakistan centric. Keep Pakistan under pressure. Finally India has 2 plus 2 meeting which has been postponed many times before. A final verdict will come after Pompeo India trip. If all goes well in India, then a strict policy statement against Pakistan. If India fail to comply US demand then , will be a neutral statement.

 

[Psychic]

IK's charisma and personality will only get him so far when you take into account Pakistan's precarious position and that US still has cards to play and will play it.

Position of the US is not entirely dominating either(hint:Afghanistan). That means we've got some zaalim cards up our sleeves as well.

 

[Darth Vader]

LOL what is the US going to do in any case? They will always harm their own interests.

Imran Khan looked in full glory today.

US can sanction
Support anti Pakistan lobby
Push IMF against Pakistan
Bomb the crap out of Pakistan , while Pakistan wouldn't be able to do much.
Push Eu against Pakistan

Whatever people think US is still a world power
Pakistan needs to play nice with everybody for Pakistani national interest.
Why make enemy when you can make friends
People tend to think uncle Sam is might evil well they just look for there own national interest.
It's not others fault when a countries leader are corrupt and look after self interest rather than national interest its people who voted for them.

Pakistan should have good relations with us , eu , islamic countries , india , China, Iran and Russia as it will benefit them .

But they need show both sides strictness and softness according to the situation

 

[IceCold]

what happened to do more and no more? I listened to FM press briefing and question and answers however for me three was something missing, or maybe I was expecting too much which is beyond the scope of reality.

 

[VCheng]

Pakistan's precarious position and that US still has cards to play and will play it.

Well, the US position in Afghanistan is not perfect either, and Pakistan has some cards left to play as well, to be fair.

 

[Fawadqasim1]

Hahaha

Agaey mai bap inkay . Lol

Look at fat cow, such submissive behaviour and body language.


While in Pakistan, yanks were kept in their place.

I am eagerly waiting for the joint randi rona from yanks and Indians against Pakistan to start shortly.

Absolutely bullseye

 

[valkyr_96]

Make a martyr out of Imran khan...good strategy

 

[HAIDER]

Well, the US position in Afghanistan is not perfect either, and Pakistan has some cards left to play as well, to be fair.

Over 70 foreign agencies playing dirty game in Afghanistan and on top filthy rich drug lords. This country has mountains of weapon. It's beyond control place.

 

[VCheng]

Over 70 foreign agencies playing dirty game in Afghanistan and on top filthy rich drug lords. This country has mountains of weapon. It's beyond control place.

So it makes an acceptable solution tricky, but still achievable, I am sure.

 

[HAIDER]

So it makes an acceptable solution tricky, but still achievable, I am sure.

Major countries are Russia,China,Iran,Tajiks,India and UAE. They all involve to neutralized US presence in Afghan land. Pakistan can't do anything. When India has 18 consulate along Pak border, which are not for trade or travel purpose. Imagine how dirty is this place.

 

[Path-Finder]

was it necessary to do such a long press conference?

 

[VCheng]

Major countries are Russia,China,Iran,Tajiks,India and UAE. They all involve to neutralized US presence in Afghan land. Pakistan can't do anything. When India has 18 consulate along Pak border, which are not for trade or travel purpose. Imagine how dirty is this place.

Yes, but Pakistan cannot have it all to themselves either, no matter how dirty or complex, and that is the basic problem, some may say.