Is it time for Pakistan to choose which side it's on?
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Thursday, 7 July 2010
|17:30 - 19:00 GMT
Pakistan has been accused of exporting terror by the British Prime Minister David Cameron. During a visit to India he said,
we cannot tolerate in any sense the idea that this country is able, in any way, to promote the export of terror, whether to India or whether to Afghanistan or anywhere else in the world.
And he's been backed up by the US. While acknowledging Pakistan has done more to combat militants during the past year, State Department spokesman P J Crowley said 'there is clearly more to be done'.
But the Pakistani High Commissioner to Britain, Wajid Shamsul Hasan, says:
One would have wished that the prime minister would have considered Pakistan's enormous role in the war on terror and the sacrifices it has rendered since 9/11 He goes on to say that any suggestion that Pakistan isn't committed to helping the west, is little more than a media storm.
So is David Cameron right? Has he exposed the truth about Pakistan? Or are the country's efforts to tackle terrorism under appreciated?
Afghan President Hamid Karzai has suggested that the West won't target the Pakistan Taliban. Asked about Pakistan's alleged support for the Taliban, he suggested the West could strike, adding:
"The question now is why they are not taking action?"
Pakistan is in a vulnerable position, surrounded by potential enemies. Is it only fair that it keeps both the US and the Taliban on side, to protect it's own interests? Or is it time for Pakistan to stand up to the West? Or the Taliban?
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@主播大秀_WHYS The British priminister was right on the money with his comments. Pakistan can't have it both ways.
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What has prevented the US from playing its own double game against Pakistani intelligence agencies? Constant disruptions to democracy have prevented Pakistani moderates from establishing control over state institutions. Sadly, the current Af-Pak diplomats have not demonstrated the grit necessary to manoeuvre within this treacherous labyrinth of competing interests.
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@主播大秀_WHYS Paakistan needs to clean up the mess it's made of antiterrorism operations. it is a failed state western countries invest in
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@主播大秀_WHYS If you guys are still confused which side Pakistan on then you are foolish.
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I'm wondering about the huge confidence that the British prime minister had when accusing Pakistan of exporting terror! Mr. Cameron has clearly lost bearing on who exactly to accuse of doing this.
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Gerry in Berlin emails:
Cameron's hypocrisy is breathtaking. Britain has exported a much more devastating form of terrorism to Iraq, Afghanistan and now to Pakistan, which has resulted in a massive increase in the more commonly recognised form of terrorism.
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Muzi emails from South Africa:
What would happen if the US decide to stop military aide to Pakistan?
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Amha Zewdie from Ethiopia emails
I think the PM of UK has spoken his mind, however in this sensitive issue and sensitive area it would have been advisable for him to maintain his diplomatic wisdom.
Is it time for Pakistan to choose which side it's on?
| Thursday, 7 July 2010 | 17:30 - 19:00 GMT
Pakistan has been accused of exporting terror by the British Prime Minister David Cameron. During a visit to India he said,
we cannot tolerate in any sense the idea that this country is able, in any way, to promote the export of terror, whether to India or whether to Afghanistan or anywhere else in the world.
And he's been backed up by the US. While acknowledging Pakistan has done more to combat militants during the past year, State Department spokesman P J Crowley said 'there is clearly more to be done'.
But the Pakistani High Commissioner to Britain, Wajid Shamsul Hasan, says:
One would have wished that the prime minister would have considered Pakistan's enormous role in the war on terror and the sacrifices it has rendered since 9/11
He goes on to say that any suggestion that Pakistan isn't committed to helping the west, is little more than a media storm.
So is David Cameron right? Has he exposed the truth about Pakistan? Or are the country's efforts to tackle terrorism under appreciated?
Afghan President Hamid Karzai has suggested that the West won't target the Pakistan Taliban. Asked about Pakistan's alleged support for the Taliban, he suggested the West could strike, adding:
"The question now is why they are not taking action?"
Pakistan is in a vulnerable position, surrounded by potential enemies. Is it only fair that it keeps both the US and the Taliban on side, to protect it's own interests? Or is it time for Pakistan to stand up to the West? Or the Taliban?
Your comments
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@主播大秀_WHYS The British priminister was right on the money with his comments. Pakistan can't have it both ways.
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Arjun in Boston emails What has prevented the US from playing its own double game against Pakistani intelligence agencies? Constant disruptions to democracy have prevented Pakistani moderates from establishing control over state institutions. Sadly, the current Af-Pak diplomats have not demonstrated the grit necessary to manoeuvre within this treacherous labyrinth of competing interests.
Comment sent via Twitter
@主播大秀_WHYS Paakistan needs to clean up the mess it's made of antiterrorism operations. it is a failed state western countries invest in
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@主播大秀_WHYS If you guys are still confused which side Pakistan on then you are foolish.
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Kabir emails I'm wondering about the huge confidence that the British prime minister had when accusing Pakistan of exporting terror! Mr. Cameron has clearly lost bearing on who exactly to accuse of doing this.
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Gerry in Berlin emails: Cameron's hypocrisy is breathtaking. Britain has exported a much more devastating form of terrorism to Iraq, Afghanistan and now to Pakistan, which has resulted in a massive increase in the more commonly recognised form of terrorism.
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Muzi emails from South Africa: What would happen if the US decide to stop military aide to Pakistan?
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Amha Zewdie from Ethiopia emails I think the PM of UK has spoken his mind, however in this sensitive issue and sensitive area it would have been advisable for him to maintain his diplomatic wisdom.