Imran fears North Waziristan operation will be ‘suicidal'

Dawn.com Published June 12, 2014

ISLAMABAD: Reiterating his party’s stance on peace talks with militants, Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan on Thursday said that an offensive in North Waziristan would unite militant forces against the Pakistani state.

"Conducting such a military operation when most of the groups in NWA want talks is suicidal," Imran said in a statement, adding that most groups in North Waziristan desire peace talks with the government.

He also criticised the US Congress' move to link aid to a military offensive in North Waziristan, terming the move as an effort by the US to “purchase” the government’s favour to carry out a military operation in the tribal region.

“The government must reject this US move and inform the national political leadership of the status of the dialogue mandated by the APC,” urged the PTI chief.

“The government must ensure that those seeking dialogue are separated from those continuing to carry out acts of terror and to isolate the latter so action can be taken against them,” he added.

Khan said that if a military operation is to be conducted, the government “must first explain what happened to the dialogue”.

“It must also ensure that all civilians are evacuated from the area of the operation,” said the PTI chairman.

Earlier, PTI leader Shireen Mazari condemned the recent US drone strikes in North Waziristan that killed a key Haqqani network commander along with members of the Afghan Taliban.

Also read: Sami urges govt to pursue talks with Taliban again

Pakistan

171

COP31 must deliver climate justice, not empty pledges, says Sherry

Fazl’s son skips another summons from NAB in Pakistan post case

Snowfall strands passengers, cargo at Khunjerab

Adnan

Jun 12, 2014 08:52pm

There goes Taliban Khan again !! Pakistanis being killed doesn't hurt him but as soon as you talk about action again Taliban its like stepping on his tail.

Recommend 0

Mohd

Jun 12, 2014 08:52pm

What world is Imran Khan living?

Recommend 0

Bipul

Jun 12, 2014 08:52pm

I don't understand what does it mean by peace talk with militants. Either they surrender or die. There can't be a 3rd option to clean them up.

Recommend 0

Mir

Jun 12, 2014 08:56pm

If TTP promise to provide electric we are with them. PML promised that they will give us electric, one year passed we would like to through them out of window.

Recommend 0

H Chaudhry

Jun 12, 2014 08:56pm

What do you REALLY want Mr. Khan? Any thing that Nawaz Government want/try to do, you propose opposite. What is it really that you want?

Recommend 0

Nizamuddin Ahmad Aali

Jun 12, 2014 09:01pm

Imran Khan is not a na

Recommend 0

Asad

Jun 12, 2014 09:01pm

He proved he is Khan. Negotiating can be done with humans I think he don't know that.

Recommend 0

Dazed and Confused

Jun 12, 2014 09:01pm

What planet does he live on?

Recommend 0

Atif Ali

Jun 12, 2014 09:04pm

Please do not listen to anything this man says. He supports Taliban & that should be very clear to everyone.

Recommend 0

Asad

Jun 12, 2014 09:04pm

Ask him what Afghani and Uzbik people are doing there which killed in drone attack. Are they his relative on vacation.

Recommend 0

Taimoor

Jun 12, 2014 09:04pm

Ignorant people here don't know that operation in NW will not solve anything - we are conducting operations since 2004! Why is America linking aid to Pakistan with NW operation? Why is America so interested in this operation? Whose war is this now? We can still solve this issue with dialogue and limited targeted operations. Dropping bombs will only create more militants. It will shove Pakistan into a never-ending cycle of violence. We have 60,000 dead by involving ourselves in American war. You want a few million dead?

Recommend 0

Taimoor

Jun 12, 2014 09:05pm

@Bipul Why did UK conduct talks with IRA? Sri Lanka had many talks with Tamils (though they failed, but that's another issue).

Recommend 0

Taimoor

Jun 12, 2014 09:06pm

@Mohd: Imran is living in REAL world, not in a fairy world where operation in NW will solve everything. Operations are happening since 2004. TTP was created in 2007. Now who is responsible for terrorism? Fake liberals can't see that this is American agenda to make Pakistan bog down in Waziristan.

Recommend 0

Asad

Jun 12, 2014 09:07pm

Shame shame

Recommend 0

faisal

Jun 12, 2014 09:08pm

Imran Khan's taliban faction is the only group favoring dialogue.

Recommend 0

Akbar Mohdi

Jun 12, 2014 09:09pm

Khan said that if a military operation is to be conducted, the government

Recommend 0

Taimoor

Jun 12, 2014 09:10pm

@Adnan He is Pakistan Khan. He cares for Pakistanis living Tribal Areas. Do you know 9 lac people live in North Waziristan? I guess you never know that, right?

Recommend 0

Bilal

Jun 12, 2014 09:11pm

Shameful comments by Mr. khan. khan

Recommend 0

uxman

Jun 12, 2014 09:11pm

Taliban Khan again defending terrorists

Recommend 0

kirther

Jun 12, 2014 09:11pm

what is he talking about they are against Pakistan--they want to destroy Pakistani society and make it worse than some African countries--wake-up it is already too late.

Recommend 0

Salman

Jun 12, 2014 09:12pm

Imran khan is 100% right and realistic. Every one will know soon because time will teach them that Imran khan was right.

Recommend 0

Syed Ahmed

Jun 12, 2014 09:15pm

Let it be - the terrorism must be fixed once for all.

Recommend 0

Itsqashi

Jun 12, 2014 09:15pm

People of Pak cannot take it any more militancy. Govt. should launch operation. Ik keep doing press conference because thats the only thing he can do. No practical progress of any Kind in KPK and trying to bring change in Pak.

Recommend 0

Asad

Jun 12, 2014 09:19pm

what happened to dialogue ? dude karachi airport attack wasn't a reply enough for you clearly imran khan is living in a fools paradise.

Recommend 0

Modi

Jun 12, 2014 09:19pm

So what do you want instead, Imran Khan ? Do you want Pakistan to go the way Iraq is going right now against the ISIS insurgency and onslaught. It seems as though you want Quaid-e-Azam's Pakistan to disappear because you want the country to surrender to the dictates of Talibans. Fight a work to survive, and uphold the ideals of the Quaid to have a modern state for the Muslims of the sub-continent. Don't allow the crazies to take us back to the stone-age with their medieval interpretation of Islam and with Arab Bedouin's culture.

Recommend 0

tnemeganam

Jun 12, 2014 09:20pm

Imran khan is a loose cannon ball.

Recommend 0

Sheikh

Jun 12, 2014 09:21pm

Mr Khan will only be happy once the rest of the country's population will be wiped out by the Taliban

Recommend 0

shah

Jun 12, 2014 09:24pm

this guy wants to talk peace until all Pakistanis have been exterminated.

Recommend 0

Hammad

Jun 12, 2014 09:25pm

If Imran Khan is so sincere, what efforts has he made to reach out to the 'peace loving' type of terrorists? If the federal government has failed, why hasn't he done anything? After all, it's not about politics but about saving lives. Or is it?

Recommend 0

Saquib

Jun 12, 2014 09:27pm

Mr Khan and his dreamworld. Being an intelligent man (or an utter goof), and favouring the so called 'peace negotiations' with the TTP, I am sure he knows by now who the culprits are. Why can't he tell the Army which groups of TTP want peace, he knows better. These devils are ruining the peace of this country and Mr Khan is standing there holding a garland to appease them. Grow up or grow some common sense Mr Khan.

Recommend 0

NINO

Jun 12, 2014 09:28pm

@Mohd Fool's Paradise and he has been there for years!

Recommend 0

ray ray

Jun 12, 2014 09:28pm

"Khan said that if a military operation is to be conducted, the government 'must first explain what happened to the dialogue'." He's a troubled old man if he can't figure out what happened to the dialogue.

Recommend 0

Shafique Rahib Khan

Jun 12, 2014 09:30pm

For God sake Khan sahab. I wonder you can't understand what Pakistan has lost after Karachi airport attack. Sri Lankans thank God now that they don't have a leader like you otherwise Prabhakaran would be alive today killing innocents through his Tamil Tigers.

Recommend 0

Usman

Jun 12, 2014 09:31pm

Recommend 0

anony

Jun 12, 2014 09:36pm

@Adnan Call him any name you want, but he is a patriot. We are killing only each other and the rest of the world laughs at us.

Recommend 0

Aamir

Jun 12, 2014 09:38pm

Imran please .. just be quiet

Recommend 0

malik

Jun 12, 2014 09:42pm

Imran is right. You can't win by doing operation. Talks is the only way. You cant clean them up either. US support for the operation is also the evidence of Pakistan actually carrying out US agenda.

Recommend 0

Akram

Jun 12, 2014 09:43pm

O Khan Sb!!!!! If operation is suicidal then so are the militants. Cant you see that?

Recommend 0

Life

Jun 12, 2014 09:44pm

After looking at the Karachi Airport incident I think I need to rethink. After the jets pounded the military hideouts there was an imminent threat that it will be retaliated. Our security forces and intellegence network must have done some homework to prevent any attack but what we saw was a complete failure. There could be more incidents in the pipeline and I have no reason to believe in counter terrorism activities or nipping the evil in the bud. My message is I need a sense of security before any assault/operation. I cannot afford more collateral damage.

Recommend 0

Zeeshan Shaikh

Jun 12, 2014 09:45pm

He is talking no sense. He should officially be called Taliban Khan!!!!

Recommend 0

NASAH (USA)

Jun 12, 2014 09:46pm

Is this man a tricky traitor or a misguided messiah?

Recommend 0

TooTrue

Jun 12, 2014 09:47pm

What's going to convince this cricketer-turned-idiotic politician that you can't talk to people like the Taliban. How many more outrages like the Karachi airport attack is it going to take to turn him? Oh and you can just shut up about the drones. They're doing your work.

Recommend 0

Disgusted

Jun 12, 2014 09:47pm

Put him in a straight jacket and deliver Imran to the nearest mental asylum before he hurts himself or any one.

Recommend 0

Bilal

Jun 12, 2014 09:47pm

He is absolutely right. He means, government should negotiate, differentiate and eliminate the one who do not settle by dialogue. Don't you guys ever think there are families like yours' living there?

Recommend 0

Sunil

Jun 12, 2014 09:49pm

If North Wazirstan is suicidal, then what is the solution. Cant live in fear when TTP is on rampage, which needs to be stopped.

Recommend 0

Zohaib Jabbar

Jun 12, 2014 09:50pm

Isn't this common sense ?? "The government must ensure that those seeking dialogue are separated from those continuing to carry out acts of terror and to isolate the latter so action can be taken against them" how come some one speaking common sense becomes Taliban Khan ?

Recommend 0

sania

Jun 12, 2014 09:53pm

There were no drone attacks for 5 months, did it stop terrorism from TALIBAN? so how it is counter productive. When Taliban attacked Karachi airport, Mr. IK was quick to point out Govt's mistake but he is not keen to go after the ACTUAL REASON , which is TALIBAAN .

Recommend 0

Adnan

Jun 12, 2014 09:55pm

Years of military action failed before that is why the government came to negotiations with Taliban. Same story again.... and @Bipul the 3rd option will be that we will keep dying....

Recommend 0

Omer

Jun 12, 2014 09:57pm

I agree with Imran Khan. This statement has very much cleared the doubt about where PTI stands. And it stands at a very well informed place. We will have to isolate those groups of TTP that are anti state and eliminate them in a well thought out and planned operation. Afghan Taliban groups must not be provoked. U.S interference through drones against Afghan Taliban is not beneficial to Pakistan at all. It can infruriate Afghan groups against Pakistan. Because if Afghan taliban join in anti state attacks with TTP then it will be a catastrophe for Pakistan. Imran Khan is playing very responsible in demanding from govt about the details. I thiink military is doing a very good job. Only govt needs to back them and also info all parties about the strategy.

Recommend 0

Arisha G

Jun 12, 2014 10:00pm

Recommend 0

syed

Jun 12, 2014 10:00pm

Well well well... What about Jamat-e-Islami and other Jihadi groups with in the Pakistan? Who is going to eliminate these mess? Completely banned on JI and other jihadis who facilitates TTP operates in Pakistan will bring peace.

Recommend 0

Dur-e-Abbas Malik

Jun 12, 2014 10:01pm

Which side you are? Never mind Mr Khan, extend you help to barbarians and soon you will become PM of Talban Govt

Recommend 0

umair

Jun 12, 2014 10:02pm

I simply don't understand Imran's politics. Militants are killing our people and he after negotiation. That stance will sink him and his PTI.

Recommend 0

Kublai

Jun 12, 2014 10:04pm

Still the TTP apologist. Some things will never change. Only worried about his own agenda. No empathy with common man. No condemnation, of TTP , [by name], regarding the attack at Karachi airport. Nothing, not a word about the Shia massacre in Taftan. This man is not a leader by any definition. He just has a cult following from his glory days of cricket.

Recommend 0

nasir

Jun 12, 2014 10:05pm

Why Army, IK and Government are not on the same page. This is very critical issue of the country and all three have different point of view.

Recommend 0

raja hindustani

Jun 12, 2014 10:05pm

Mr. Khan, instead of fearing from Talibans, you should do something so that Talibans fear from you. Do you really think these beast can understand language of peace????

Recommend 0

Salman

Jun 12, 2014 10:07pm

He is absolutely right. It only took a few weeks of talks that split them. Attack will unite them. The nation is on a moral high right now therefore give it more time, isolate them further and go for the kill gradually. The people are poor and illetrate and should not be forced to join the rascals-that is what an attack can do.

Recommend 0

Ahmed

Jun 12, 2014 10:07pm

How about you bring your kids here first and allow them to move freely? You are just the same old politician for whom the blood of masses is worthless.

Recommend 0

chohan

Jun 12, 2014 10:08pm

@Adnan if someone dropped a bomb on your house and only you survived you would take revenge .... these are tribal and v proud people you are talking about....

Recommend 0

Just Someone

Jun 12, 2014 10:16pm

Do the TTP groups want to talk to gain time? Do they want to talk because they know they hit Pakistan hard and now they can talk from a position of strength? The govt. should hit them back first and get into a strong position before opening any talks. If you lose this moment, then you need to wait for another horrible moment to happen before action is taken against the Taliban.

Recommend 0

Asif

Jun 12, 2014 10:16pm

@chohan you may have a point, except that Taliban routinely kill hundreds of these so-called ghairatmand tribals and yet continue to live among them unmolested.

Recommend 0

Mohammed

Jun 12, 2014 10:17pm

I believe Imran be allowed to visit and have a direct conversation in N Waziristan. TTP should not be allowed in Pak soil.

Recommend 0

Sayeed Hussein

Jun 12, 2014 10:20pm

IK Taliban is still on the same mentra. This is an other idiot in the line of Pakistani politics. Does he not realise the demage his fellow tribes men causing?

Recommend 0

Turnpike

Jun 12, 2014 10:20pm

@Mohd fools paradise

Recommend 0

Imran

Jun 12, 2014 10:23pm

The problem in this country is that when a person talks about ground realities he is considered a fool and Taliban Khan. Please for God sake understand the reality that we do not have the ability to eliminate those foreign supported Taliban. My innocent Pakistanis its not all about Taliban its all about Great game played here. Please think once that are we pursuing what the foreigners handler want.

Recommend 0

Bilal

Jun 12, 2014 10:26pm

Nevertheless he is Khan....

Recommend 0

Some

Jun 12, 2014 10:27pm

While Mr. Khan may seem correct on some issues, for some reason he is very delusional and unrealistic on how to properly deal with the Taliban. How can you reason with monsters when they have no capabilities to reason? There are no such thing as good terrorists.

Recommend 0

sapeace

Jun 12, 2014 10:28pm

Without operation suicide has already begun and Ik u r in it Oh i forgot u have options like London etc

Recommend 0

Ather Raza

Jun 12, 2014 10:30pm

Please some one remind him of Karachi Airport and other attacks and thousands of innocent death caused by these elements. And who's "suicide" he is worried about. He is not the same Imran Khan That I or millions of Pakistani knew.

Recommend 0

Just Someone

Jun 12, 2014 10:30pm

IK: Wht should we do? Bleed to a slow death?

Recommend 0

imran ali

Jun 12, 2014 10:32pm

taliban khan should do dharna in waziristan

Recommend 0

tariq

Jun 12, 2014 10:32pm

@syed The JI was against the creation of Pakistan in the first place. They should be banned.

Recommend 0

Vivek M

Jun 12, 2014 10:36pm

Can anyone believe that this person has been educated in west ?... .who sits besides Mullah and takes their side all through his life.

Recommend 0

Ashfaq

Jun 12, 2014 10:36pm

101 percent sure for this could bring the civil war.

Recommend 0

mohsin

Jun 12, 2014 10:36pm

I think talks are the only way out , military solution is expensive and will us no where, imran khan should be made as the chief negotitator as he enjoys good realtions with militant groups.

Recommend 0

malik

Jun 12, 2014 10:38pm

They maybe his brother and cousins not ours. He is welcome to take his party and move to NW and leave us alone.

Recommend 0

Fappy

Jun 12, 2014 10:38pm

Is killings of Pakistani civilians by Taliban is legal? I dont support drone attacks neither Taliban but seriously I dont understand the logic of Mr Khan? who is he protesting against now? he is part of this government. You are given a mandate show us what you are capable of or leave.

Recommend 0

Ashfaq

Jun 12, 2014 10:39pm

Imran Khan is right. One must win hearts not minds.

Recommend 0

unbelievable

Jun 12, 2014 10:41pm

IK sings the same old song and obviously doesn't have a PLAN B when the Taliban refuse to negotiate. Hopefully many of his supporters will start to view him for what he is -- a superficial politician who has gained power by promising things he can't deliver and pandering to anti American sentiment.

Recommend 0

SRahman

Jun 12, 2014 10:43pm

I am sorry to say that he is na

Recommend 0

Adil Haider

Jun 12, 2014 10:46pm

Are our leaders without a backbone to stand up and be counted when they need to be strong? How many more bombings, killings and kidnappings do you need to understand the real nature of the Taliban threat...?

Recommend 0

chander

Jun 12, 2014 10:51pm

now very soon new fresh talks between govt and TTP will start.

Recommend 0

Pragmatist

Jun 12, 2014 10:55pm

I thought Imran was a smart guy. I hope he is not a closet Taliban.

Recommend 0

ahmed01

Jun 12, 2014 10:57pm

This simply reaffirms that IK is clueless. He has become poppet in the hands of Taliban. Talibans have ruined his own province (KPK) and he still believes that Talibans are good -- go figure.

Recommend 0

Muhammad Arshad

Jun 12, 2014 10:58pm

Let it be a suicide IK.........Atleast history will remember us as a nation which took stand against extremism and militancy, a nation which refused to talk to terrorist and perished fighting

Recommend 0

Nizar

Jun 12, 2014 11:01pm

@chohan: That is a myth created by apologists, rest of Pakistanis are not proud and brave in your judgement. Despite the horrendous atrocities the citizens of this country have endured at the hands of these barbarians with medieval thinking, we have sought to reason with them, but to no avail. It is time to destroy them before they destroy this country.

Recommend 0

Shahid

Jun 12, 2014 11:01pm

sunain gay na Haali ki kab tak sadaa, Yehi aik din kaam kar jaye gi.

Recommend 0

Abid Mahmud Ansari.

Jun 12, 2014 11:02pm

Imran Khan says operation in NWA will be suicidal, his deputy, Shirin Mazari says Drones attack is illegal. So it means, these two master politicians want that TTP should be given a free hand to slaughter Pakistanis, whom they think as "infidels", but Government and general public should remain silent and wait for their turn to be slaughtered by the "only Muslims" gathered under TTP!

Recommend 0

Amir

Jun 12, 2014 11:11pm

Nawaz sharif should bite the bullet and invite IK to be home minister and let him deal with Taliban in his own way and see where it takes Pakistan. If it works great, if not at least it will shut him up.

Recommend 0

vik3ings

Jun 12, 2014 11:14pm

@Vivek M Inteligence is not a requirement for Politics

Recommend 0

Sandeep

Jun 12, 2014 11:15pm

Can someone ask him to explain his stand to family of peoples who gave their life on last Sunday while defending Karachi airport?

Recommend 0

vik3ings

Jun 12, 2014 11:15pm

inteligence is not a requirement for politics

Recommend 0

Mcfloff

Jun 12, 2014 11:15pm

Anyone at any time can do whatever they like in your country. No border security, no laws, no healthcare, no military, no money. What country?

Recommend 0

Ex-karachiite

Jun 12, 2014 11:21pm

@umair "Militants are killing our people"...and obviously IK is defending action against "his people" Do you see we are all anything but, Pakistani.

Recommend 0

ivehadit

Jun 12, 2014 11:25pm

@Taimoor Still calling this America's war? Saving Karachi (or Lahore or Islamabad or Peshawar?) is America's war?

Recommend 0

jdshami

Jun 12, 2014 11:29pm

I agree with Khan, The good thing the talks with Talibans has done is that Talibans are now divided. Most of them wanna talk. Blind Military action at this time will be bad and will reunite all groups in Waziristan.

Recommend 0

msm

Jun 12, 2014 11:32pm

this news paper's policy is incomprehensible, it will give detailed news like this but will not consider to add a small comment on such a news item. I don't think IK is in his proper frame of mind, what makes him think that, Taliban, do have negotiation skills or norms. They only put forward their demands, which includes release of prisoners, compensations and they don't care for the damages they have caused to this poor country. Can anyone tell, one good thing they have done to this country. They also have tarnished the image of Islam by their brutalities.

Recommend 0

Abid Mahmud Ansari.

Jun 12, 2014 11:44pm

@Imran This is thorough disappointment. Do u want that whole of Pakistan should surrender to these illiterate, animal like human beings? You have such a defeatist mentality that you want to surrender before making any effort or surrender without firing a shot. Even if its a great game going on, should we leave our selves at the mercy of these game players or at the mercy of these illiterate brainless people?

Recommend 0

Khwaja

Jun 12, 2014 11:47pm

@Vivek M Buddy, Muhammad Ali Jinnah was also western educated, a huge supporter of Hindu Muslim unity for a large part of his political career. Look where that ended. So, the tide might change, all he's saying is that you need to be careful not to turn EVERY group against ourselves. This makes a LOT of sense! All those shooting from their hip here have absolutely no clue what a hazard an all out war with everyone from NW will be for Pakistan. These very commentators will be out running to Canada, Australia and where not. So be a little more careful, understand the subtleties of the matter. Red blooded reactions are foolish.

Recommend 0

Jaleel Rahman

Jun 12, 2014 11:55pm

Continue your negotiations. Next time around it will be Islamabad airport. Learn what happened in Iraq in the last two days.

Recommend 0

Hamzah

Jun 13, 2014 12:21am

What worries me is the PTI's soft stance on the ' Haqqani Network'. Maybe the conspiracy theorists are right about this pseudo-centrist party lol

Recommend 0

Aysha

Jun 13, 2014 12:33am

what kind of talks does Imran want? Taliban demand sharia law in Pakistan, does Imran agree with their demand?

Recommend 0

Jun 13, 2014 01:05am

I wish all of our leaders had foresight like Khan. If the operation goes, within a year you will hear freedom movements from Waziristan - beginning of the end !

Recommend 0

Jun 13, 2014 01:33am

Suicidal for pti,not for pakistan. I am surprised at the guts of this man who supports dialogue with terrorists who attacked an d proudly own up to Karachi airport attack.

Recommend 0

Nasir

Jun 13, 2014 01:39am

@Bilal How you people are reacting to Khan's Statement. He cares of children's living in NW. He care of those who wants peace. Every one is not Taliban in NW.

Recommend 0

Nasir

Jun 13, 2014 01:40am

Khan is right, He wants to save children's of NW.

Recommend 0

Faisal

Jun 13, 2014 01:45am

Okay operation won't solve anything, but sitting and not doing anything isn't solving anything either. Sick of these dialogue crap.

Recommend 0

@H__3

Jun 13, 2014 01:51am

One Day Life of a Lion is Better Than Hundred Years of Jackal

Recommend 0

Waqar Khan

Jun 13, 2014 01:52am

First, lots of you have lost your senses....If anyone could extinguish fire with patrol/gas they wouldn't be using water. Taliban can't be stopped with bullets/bombs. If that was the case, US wouldn't have lost their 12 years war there. They did everything in their power, and killed as many as they could yet, we all know the results. Here is the short-term and Long-term goals, which I agreed with Mr Khan. Short-Term make peace with them...this peace is not a one month or two month solution, this peace has to be prolong....it has to last for a decade or more. Long-term educate them, provide incentives....

Recommend 0

Mateen

Jun 13, 2014 01:57am

What does Imran Khan expect after the events in Karachi? The TTP have made it clear that they won't ever negotiate any peace terms. They would much rather blow themselves up killing a few of our soldiers instead of giving up to peace. More so, if there're militant groups who want peace then they have to show this with action. You can't expect our so called gov to now sit idly by and spare the TTP because of their presence. They will have to evacuate from FATA or join the Pak army in cleaning up the TTP and their supporters from every inch of Pakistan.

Recommend 0

Mateen

Jun 13, 2014 02:00am

@Taimoor - How much further damage do you want in terms of infrastructure and Pakistanis dead at the hands of terrorists? Do you know how much a brand new Boeing 737 costs in dollars? In Rupees? Do you know what could be done with that money spent elsewhere for the poor of this nation?? Food for thought..

Recommend 0

governor

Jun 13, 2014 02:04am

Recommend 0

Abdul razzak surahio

Jun 13, 2014 02:25am

its really very disappointing statement from a very popular elected leader.every govt has merits and demerits but imran khan's opposition on every issue with the pmln govt is really deplorable..and one thing must be very clear that decisions regarding the operation are being carried at the request of pak army as they better know the actuat situation.almost one year has passed with these peace process through dialog but instead of little bit progress it had aggravated the situation...

Recommend 0

Umer

Jun 13, 2014 02:31am

I support Imran khan, but on this issue I totally support government's stance. We don't want any more innocent being martyr.

Recommend 0

MIR TARIQ YAKUB

Jun 13, 2014 02:48am

Whatever the talks in the past and present, show it on TV and let the nation know what is the problem.

Recommend 0

Ali

Jun 13, 2014 03:04am

@Modi well said

Recommend 0

Ali

Jun 13, 2014 03:09am

@TooTrue Well said, thank God for the drones. I think we as patriot Pakistanis should collect money to get more drone attacks on these cave men.

Recommend 0

Freeman

Jun 13, 2014 03:11am

If operation from kurram agency to south waziristan can be successful how would it be suicidal in NW? At this point IK really seems unreasonable.

Recommend 0

Tanweer

Jun 13, 2014 03:12am

@Bilal why on first place they took arms against people of Pakistan . Pakistan made strategical decision to help world against alqadia. If some of them wants peace it easy stop fighting and help Pakistan Government

Recommend 0

Salman

Jun 13, 2014 03:20am

What a sad lot we are. All those who are bad mouthing IK and think that he is nuts...please remember what you said at this time. I hope that you are right and this will eliminate terrorism for good. But if it turns out that innocent people are killed and the problem worsens, you may have your own stance to blame. You did not want to 'waste time' in carrying out negotiations to reduce bloodshed. Think before you take any position.

Recommend 0

Fowez

Jun 13, 2014 03:40am

I'm pro PTI but this instance of dialogue with an enemy that continues to target civilians is ridiculous. TTP has taken up arms against the nation, so no dialogue, no peace until they disarm.

Recommend 0

Explorer

Jun 13, 2014 03:48am

He is indeed,the most confused personality of our times!

Recommend 0

Ajay

Jun 13, 2014 04:43am

Wish he had stuck to cricket.

Recommend 0

umer

Jun 13, 2014 04:50am

@Taimoor : total wrong analysis.

Recommend 0

Tameez Khan

Jun 13, 2014 05:18am

@Bipul unfortunately they are powerful enough to bring the government to its knees. and hence the dialogue.

Recommend 0

Ahmer

Jun 13, 2014 05:28am

Choice Khan Sahib, is suicide or slow death. Let us as a nation, make a choice and not let our enemies decide it for us.

Recommend 0

Azhar Shah

Jun 13, 2014 06:29am

What about the other Pakistanis in the other provinces.

Recommend 0

Azhar Shah

Jun 13, 2014 06:33am

You don't have to take the American Aid if you don't want to.

Recommend 0

Azhar Shah

Jun 13, 2014 06:36am

It is a carrot and stick approach. You fight the enemy until he says enough, they should be hurt as much as those innocent human beings who were killed by them.

Recommend 0

Abdul

Jun 13, 2014 06:38am

It makes sense to talk to those groups who declare their loyalty to Pakistan and fight those who don't. In any case the Government must take Imran Khan and other leaders into confidence whatever action is decided.

Recommend 0

in your face

Jun 13, 2014 07:15am

Can we have different countries for people with totally different beliefs?

Recommend 0

AHMAD

Jun 13, 2014 07:47am

If others are killing. What can we do? They do not understand language of love. Kindly ask those who lost their loved ones at Karachi airport. Now only solution is to use force. peace process is failed.

Recommend 0

AHMAD

Jun 13, 2014 07:49am

IRA was willing to negotiate, but these Talibaans are killing innocent people. There is no other option. Crush them

Recommend 0

AHMAD

Jun 13, 2014 07:56am

@Abid Mahmud Ansari. I agree

Recommend 0

AHMAD

Jun 13, 2014 07:58am

@Abdul razzak surahio I agree. Khan sb think rationally.

Recommend 0

Waqt

Jun 13, 2014 08:09am

How can you negotiate with these terrorists? They will NOT keep any promise and buy time to build their forces.

Recommend 0

Salman Ahmed

Jun 13, 2014 08:09am

@ivehadit maybe you did not read the article. The US has made our Aid dependent on the operation in North Waziristan. If we dont have ab operartion in NWA....they wont pay us. So whose war?

Recommend 0

S. A. M.

Jun 13, 2014 08:43am

@Taimoor that just shows how futile it is to talk with terrorists. you have proved yourself wrong

Recommend 0

farhan muhammad

Jun 13, 2014 10:07am

@Nasir he only cares about his own tribes of north waziristan.. what about the children of pakistan?" kya karachi mein marney waley lawaris thee" ?

Recommend 0

Ahmed

Jun 13, 2014 11:27am

Agree with Khan...

Recommend 0

A Rehman

Jun 13, 2014 11:45am

@Life we are terribly missing such a strategist like you. Where were you for all those past years?

Recommend 0

Akram

Jun 13, 2014 08:31pm

The British have a saying, "talk softly but carry a big stick with you". Pakistan has talked gently to these barbarians, they have not acknowledged our stick yet. Now we need to use the said stick and make them understand. After tasting the stick they maybe will be more willing to talk sensibly.

Recommend 0

czar

Jun 14, 2014 10:50am

@Taimoor It is easier negotiate with single opponent not tens of different factions you are dealing in this case.

Recommend 0

ghazi

Jun 14, 2014 11:44am

IK is bringing tabdili to Pakistan. And Tsunami aa gaya...

Recommend 0

ghazi

Jun 14, 2014 11:53am

@NASAH (USA) what would you call a man who places his political interests above the nation's interests?

Recommend 0

hasan

Jun 14, 2014 01:10pm

Imran khan is correct. First most and all, other civilians live in that region in 1000s, military offense will kill them too, what's the difference between drones and our military in that case? Secondly, do you really think we can win this war??? What makes us think that? Because we sing some milli-naghmay??? Let's be realistic, when nobody can wipe them out, what makes you think we can win this war. We are TOO LATE in the game now. Dialogue is THE only choice. Because if you go on war with them, guess what, we will lose :), I know, doesn't sound good but that's the reality

Recommend 0

Karachiite

Jun 14, 2014 01:18pm

This guy would never learn. I mean how many people must die before we are going to take on the militants in NWA? How will democracy prevail if the only choices we have are Nawaz, Zardari or Imran.

Recommend 0

skeptic

Jun 14, 2014 03:26pm

@Mir you sell yourself quite short.

Recommend 0

Ahson Tariq

Jun 14, 2014 03:41pm

I truly regret voting for Imran Khan. He is a good philanthropist but a terrible politician and leader.

Recommend 0

Abdul Hamid

Jun 14, 2014 04:26pm

Relax friends they are all leaving for Iraq, they have founded a Caliphate there.

Recommend 0

NASAH (USA)

Jun 14, 2014 10:39pm

What a stupid language -- tell us Imran, "suicide" for whom? -- suicide for the Taliban or suicide for the Pakistan army -- suicide for the TTP or suicide for the PTI?

Recommend 0

scarlett

Jun 14, 2014 10:58pm

like they say better the devil you know, than the devil you don't ! thank God this guy didn't get elected as PM or we'd have Sharia law forced upon us ! Maybe Allah still has his mercy on us!

Recommend 0

independentthinker

Jun 15, 2014 12:39am

Mr. Khan - if you are so confident that these insurgents want peace talks, why don't you leave your security behind and head out to where these Talibans are and enter into a dialogue! Once you see progress and fully comprehend their demands and determine that they are quite reasonable and indeed, will do good for our country, present those demands to the people of Pakistan. At this time, you surround yourself with very tight security, are refusing to represent Talibans and have the audacity to warn our government any action to curtail this insurgency will be "suicidal". Negotiations have not and will not bear any fruit - your suggestion merely means that we should sit with our hands tied behind our backs and let the terrorists do what they want to do!

Recommend 0

Bea

Jun 15, 2014 03:33am

The time for talking with the Taliban must end. Even Khan should know that after what happened in Karachi. The Taliban only understand violence, that is how they should be dealt with. The time for talking is over and the time for action has begun.

Recommend 0

Roger

Jun 15, 2014 01:55pm

@Taimoor - If the bombs are killing Uzbek militants operating in your country and tearing your country apart, what is your problem? Or Imran Khan's?

Recommend 0

Sean

Jun 15, 2014 01:57pm

Wow! Why are people so emotional? Keep in mind these groups have people spread out in all parts of major cities in Pakistan. A war with them means they start bombing on street corners and major institutions in Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad, etc. how can you fight with someone whose members are living in same city as you and can blast themselves at one phone call from their leaders in North Waziristan. This really is suicide, it's not like operations in North Waziristan will kill the terrorists hiding in major cities and these people will want to take revenge as they did at Karachi airport. I was really sad and became emotional as well after the attack at Karachi airport but that doesn't mean we stop thinking rationally! Instead we need to improve our intel and find these people hidden within our major cities and arrest anyone with weapons without a valid license and people driving stolen cars. So many checkpoints around city but no computer system to check for stolen car at checkpoints, should rather spend more money there.

Recommend 0

khanm

Jun 15, 2014 06:52pm

it is like fighting fire with fire... to fight with suicidal, i guess we have to become suicidal as well...what choice do we have....

Recommend 0

leo

Jun 15, 2014 08:15pm

what in the world is wrong with imran?....he is completely out of his mind...the militants have killed thousands of INNOCENT civilians.....openly denounce the state of pakistan.....only one option remains OPERATION ...!!!!!

Recommend 0

Deen

Jun 15, 2014 08:21pm

Mr Imran if the loss of 50000 thousand Pakistani lives still make you say that Taliban want peace then you really need a good Psychiatrist. May God have mercy on us Pakistani for having leaders like you

Recommend 0

Ahmer

Jun 15, 2014 08:39pm

IK should start thinking like a leader of Pakistan and not like a leader of just Pashtuns.

Recommend 0

Late

Jun 15, 2014 09:41pm

This is what IK is saying for more than a decade to keep the military operation as the last resort but the blind US backed so called leaders are continuing to repeat the same mistake time and time again.these kids Nawaz shareef and Mr.bean CH. Nisar are not recognising the ground realities and are blindly following the western agenda. I can only feel sorry for them and consider them as the babysetters hired by USA. All Pakistani weaponry is bein directly OE indirectly One day they will repent. Jeo Pakistan kia leaders mile hai tumk

Recommend 0

Mohammed Hanif

Jun 15, 2014 09:42pm

Khan Sahib as usual on a different planet to everyone else. Send him on the front line to talk to the Talikhan

Recommend 0

Sultan Abbas

Jun 15, 2014 10:51pm

These stupid remarks have done a significant damage to the popularity of IK. I not only voted for PTI but I was a fan of IK as a great cricketer. BUT I now hate him like many others and it is ONLY and ONLY because of his sympathy with those who are killers. My sincere advise to IK is that please understand the critical situation hate taliban as we all do, otherwise everyone will hate you.

Recommend 0

Roxana R

Jun 15, 2014 11:21pm

@Taimoor Taliban has proved every day that they are not really interested in dialogue. They continue relentless killing in Pakistan despite supposedly wishing peaceful solutions. The only peaceful solution lies in Taliban giving up their arms and themselves to the Pakistan government and being done with violence. Nothing short of that is acceptable.

Recommend 0

Roxana R

Jun 15, 2014 11:23pm

@Taimoor Stop blaming anyone but the real enemy, which is militants who want to overrun Pakistan, control it, and eliminate anyone who does not do as they say.

Recommend 0

Roxana R

Jun 15, 2014 11:33pm

@jdshami If they really want to talk, they can turn in all their arms and ammunition and come to the table.

Recommend 0

Roxana R

Jun 15, 2014 11:34pm

@Waqar Khan Do you not recall how easily Taliban was taken out of power in Afghanistan? They are weak and full of lies and bravado.

Recommend 0

Hidayat

Jun 16, 2014 12:46am

Naach Meri Bulbul Kay Paisa Miley Ga ... Kaha'n Qadardan Tujhey Aisa Milega.

Recommend 0

kashif

Jun 16, 2014 01:34am

Suicidal ?? For whom......? This is the question for survival, either Pakistan or anti state elements and their spokesperson.

Recommend 0

Sophie

Jun 16, 2014 04:36am

Launching an all out war will not root out those who are responsible for attacks in Karachi and elsewhere. This will only provide them with sympathy from the locals and further militancy. They can also escape a massive conventional army attack. If military action is necessary, it should be targeted with advance intelligence, and by actually linking with the locals, most of whom want peace. This will not work. It has been tried before.

Recommend 0

A Rehman

Jun 16, 2014 11:40am

IK and PTI, please stop talking nonsense. Dont divide the nation, all we need right now is unity.

Recommend 0