Dear forum readers, it is imperative to realize that the conspiracy theories have been following us since the start of our mission. We have faced baseless allegations during the high and low points of our relationship. The conspiracy theorists are again busy spinning their yarns, and we cannot expect anything different now. At the moment, our vital relationship is heavily strained, and those who wish to see us part ways are busy taking advantage of it. The US government has pledged a full and in-depth investigation into this tragic incident, and soon the results will allow us to separate facts from fiction. We hope that the future will bring back the same resilience and spirit our alliance has shown against terrorism in the past. Our deepest, sincerest, most heartfelt condolences go to the families and friends of the security forces killed in this tragic incident.
MAJ Nevers,
DET, United States Central Command
U.S. Central Command
Major Nevers,
Conspiracy Theories in Pakistan is a national past-time. The problem is that Pakistani public has been lied to by its leaders so many times that they just simply don't trust anything relayed to them. They have to add their own spin on everything as a psychological way of staying ahead of the curve. The more educated, learned people don't believe such nonsense. But as you tell from the members on this forum, there is a wide spectrum of people here.
But conspiracy theories are not relagated to Pakistanis. Many Americans are stupid enough to believe the Birther nonsense, that President Obama wasn't born in USA among them Donald Trump, and other Americans believe the Truther nonsense that Bush caused 9/11.
I would suggest you communicate this to your higher-ups if you want to improve relations with Pakistan
1 - Start a Free Trade Agreement between Pakistan and USA. USA did the same with South Korea and Colombia. This will improve the Pakistani Economy, open up markets in USA for Pakistani products and improve the image of USA in Pakistan.
2 - Invest in long term projects in Pakistan such as Dams, Electric Grid, Mass Transit, etc. Again as the people benefit, this will improve relations.
3 - Upgrade our Armed forces. Pakistan is playing both sides because it is not sure what will happen after 2014, so Pakistan is not putting its eggs in one basket. Equipment such as Artillery, Super Cobra Gunships, new APC, Communication Equipment, Transport Helicopters, Infantry Rifles, Machine Guns, etc. None of these weapons offset the balance between India and Pakistan but this improves the teeth to tail power of the Pakistan Army. During the 1980's USA was much loved in Pakistan due to the fact USA sold Pakistan the latest F-16 fighter jets.
4 - Pakistan needs to enjoy bi-partisan stable relations. Historically, US-Pakistani relations have been better under Republican leaders than Democratic. This needs to change. Republican are short sighted in their approach and sell weapons to Pakistan for short term goals. When Democrats come in, they want long term goals, such as human rights improvement, India-Pakistan issues, and relations sour.
Thanks for reading