Resolution on Yemen is Pakistan's internal matter: Saudi minister

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Resolution on Yemen is Pakistan's internal matter: Saudi minister

Dawn.com Published April 12, 2015

ISLAMABAD: Saudi Arabia Minister for Religious Affairs Sheikh Saleh bin Abdul Aziz on Sunday said the Pakistan Parliament’s resolution on Yemen was the country’s internal matter. But the Saudi minister did go on to say that his country expects better from Pakistan.

Abdul Aziz, along with a five-member delegation, arrived in Pakistan on Sunday to discuss the situation in Yemen and to further ties between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.

Abdul Aziz said Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are brotherly countries who have come out to help each other in the past. He said the relationship between the two countries will remain strong going forward.

Ever since the Saudi-led alliance began its offensive against Houthi rebels in Yemen, Pakistan has been under immense pressure from Saudi Arabia and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) for military support in the region.

Since then, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has chaired several high-level meetings with civil and military officials to determine Pakistan’s involvement in the conflict. While the government has clearly stated it will defend Saudi Arabia’s “territorial integrity,” it is yet to commit troops and resources to the Saudi-led offensive in Yemen.

On Friday, a joint session of the Parliament, summoned by premier Nawaz Sharif to debate Pakistan’s involvement in Yemen, called for Pakistan taking a neutral stance in the war.

Know more: Parliament calls for neutrality in Yemen conflict

While this resolution seems to resonate a majority opinion in Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and its Gulf allies want Pakistan to stand by their side and partake in the ground and air offensive against Houthi rebels in Yemen.

Also read: UAE minister warns Pakistan of ‘heavy price for ambiguous stand’ on Yemen

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sky

Apr 12, 2015 09:46pm

He knowsssss....................that resolution is just a formality

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mba

Apr 12, 2015 09:50pm

Even if Arab Sheikhs pay a treasure to our politicians, Pakistani soldiers are not paid mercenaries of Arab-states.

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Qamar Faruqui

Apr 12, 2015 09:50pm

Does the Saudi minister think that parliament and government are two different things may be its like that in SA not here.

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Harmony

Apr 12, 2015 09:51pm

Try peaceful resolution. If you can't fight them then why do fighting?

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imran khan

Apr 12, 2015 09:52pm

dear sheikh kindly dont drag us into your wars.we have enough of mess to sort out at home

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Awais Ali

Apr 12, 2015 09:54pm

For you only Arab land is important but for Pakistan whole Muslim Ummah is important.

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Moe

Apr 12, 2015 09:55pm

There is no free lunch Nawaz Sharif. Its time to pay up.

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Vakas

Apr 12, 2015 09:56pm

Have they or will ever they support Pakistan in its wars? With troops and resources - directly? Don't think so! Pakistan is doing the right thing.

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Raja

Apr 12, 2015 09:56pm

Exactly: "Pakistan Parliament’s resolution on Yemen was the country’s internal matter". Now here someone in SA is talking some sense.

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Pathapu

Apr 12, 2015 09:57pm

Iran has threatened the very existence of Arabs because of successes in Syria, Lebanon , Iraq and Yemen. Pakistan being a close ally of Arabs should support them so that they over come this threat from Iran.

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Alina

Apr 12, 2015 09:58pm

Saudi Arabia has just had an inter-generational transfer of power. The older generation would likely not have invaded Yemen, but this new younger generation of Saudi leaders are a bunch of youthful hotheads who shoot first and think later. That is why they readily chose the military response to the ascendancy of the Houthis in Yemen and their overall conduct in their foreign policy is quite undiplomatic. No doubt they have pressured Pakistan heavily, but what did they really expect from the country? The old Saudi leadership would never have made such a demand of Pakistan, and if they had, the Pakistani rejection would not have surprised or angered them.

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Zqtarar

Apr 12, 2015 09:58pm

We Are Independent Country and we have our Own Problems. We Are Not your Slaves.

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MrA2Z

Apr 12, 2015 09:59pm

They are bombing rebels in Yemen, they don't need support from Pakistan Army. They are just dragging Pakistan in the conflict to keep us away from Iran specially in the aftermath of US and Iran nuclear deal. Israel is regional threat but they don't have guts to show the same aggression against them but only bombing poor Yemen. Instead of committing troops for defending these monarchs, Pakistan should bomb all these royal families of middle east. More than half problems of Muslim world will be solved automatically. Disclaimer: I am Sunni Muslim.

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Farrukh Munir

Apr 12, 2015 09:59pm

Well the minister is entitled to his views and we are entitled to ours. Not a problem. We simply need to make it clear to him and to anyone else who has any interest in this matter like the UAE minister that Paistan will not hesitate to send troops to defend any brotherly ountry but will not become part of any aggression.

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Haji Adam

Apr 12, 2015 10:03pm

Welcome to Pakistan, Mr. Aziz. You are an honored guest and we will provide you our utmost hospitality. Sir, we also thank Saudi Arabia for all their historic support to our people. But please don't push Pakistan into taking part in Yemen war. We are tied up in securing Pakistan. Also, we believe in peaceful resolution of Yemen situation. We will support you to the utmost in all respects but not in sending troops to Yemen. Please convey our message to the king. Please enjoy your stay in Pakistan.

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Apr 12, 2015 10:07pm

You are either with us or against us.

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AMJAD KHAN

Apr 12, 2015 10:07pm

Pakistani press should immediately stop calling the Houthis as REBELS.Houthis are a very large tribe of Yemen who have been denied their legitimate rights by pro-Saudi puppet governments for decades.This conflict has nothing to do with SHIA/SUNNI schools of thought.Obviously they expect MORE from Pakistan,a KASHKOL carrying country which has been filled by Saudis in more than one ways.This war is only to protect family rule of the GCC monarchies,period.Time to realize,when you take billions,they want your soldiers to die for them.Sab Se Pahley Pakistan.

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Shahid Khan

Apr 12, 2015 10:14pm

Mr. Abdul Aziz! We have learned in our region in Pakistan that religious harmony is more important than religious bigotry!! This concept is not well understood in your region. Please do not involve us in fights based on religious bigotry.

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Dr faizan

Apr 12, 2015 10:17pm

Pakistan will not get involved in another war... Ask the Americans.

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Ayesha

Apr 12, 2015 10:17pm

It is a duty to Pakistan, and all other Muslim countries to support Saudi Arabia, when it comes to the safety and integrity of the sacred land. There is no need to act smart and twist the matter politically.

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Muzamil

Apr 12, 2015 10:20pm

and there begins the rhetoric of "do more"

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Sunil

Apr 12, 2015 10:22pm

Pakistan is standing on two boats, with one leg in Iran and the other leg in the Arab world.

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shah

Apr 12, 2015 10:24pm

Saudis can fight their own wars.

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Thinker

Apr 12, 2015 10:25pm

Diplomatic answer, truth never bite, Pak to decide to be master or slave,options are always, with one bullet two birds are still option, think it carefully.Iran at other hand..gas line..

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XYZ

Apr 12, 2015 10:25pm

So much for a brother country. KSA doesn't deserve our friendship. Being a holy place is one thing but a person doesn't become holy just by just living there. Their (so-called) leaders are nothing but a bunch of 2 faced hypocrites.

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Vorshal

Apr 12, 2015 10:27pm

Does it mean Pakistan will get in return free oil supply for the next 99 years?!

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Ebrahim

Apr 12, 2015 10:31pm

Saudi Arabia's expectations are genuine since they have supported Pakistan whenever needed. Pakistan should go by the proverb "A friend in need is a friend indeed". Pakistan should reconsider keeping in view what will be told to by the Saudi delegation which arrived in Pakistan.

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Apr 12, 2015 10:34pm

SA might not help when pak need its help in future

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Samina

Apr 12, 2015 10:34pm

We are not going to sacrifice blood of our brave soldiers to help you achieve your imperialist motives. It's your war, you fight it with your own men.

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Rabi

Apr 12, 2015 10:36pm

Opinion-Desi... If i dont get a job in Saudi or in emirates i dont care and i will say its not my fight. I will forget the immense support during 65, 71 and free oil during these and Kargil conflict. I will forget the immense jobs and remmitance being sent from these countries. I will forget because I am selfish.

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Razak

Apr 12, 2015 10:36pm

PAK Army - is not a mercenary army. No troops for arab internal wars

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Shahpur

Apr 12, 2015 10:41pm

I think it is about time that for the sake of "Pakistani National Interest", Dawn should write a history of "House of Saud", and how Pakistan got involved in this mess. And how Nawaz Shariff got us wherer we are. This would be the greatest service Dawn can do to the people of Pakistan. I can say a lot but that is not proper and Dawn will not print what I will say.

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Neptune Srimal

Apr 12, 2015 10:44pm

@Farrukh Munir is Yemen not a brotherly country? Why does not Pakistan send troops to defend brotherly Yemen from Saudi aggression? Did Saudi Arabia seek UN vote before attacking another country?

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Ehsan

Apr 12, 2015 10:44pm

Can't remember when was the lady time they send their soldiers to fight for pskistan or even show their support against the Peshawar school attack

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Shahpur

Apr 12, 2015 10:48pm

@Pathapu Iran has nothing to do with Yeman. Arabs are fighting House of Saud. It is Arabs problem.

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Suren

Apr 12, 2015 10:48pm

Pakistani army was free to take it's decision at the the time of US led Afghan war. Civilians are not allowed to make independent decisions.

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Salman

Apr 12, 2015 10:49pm

Either support or refund our money refund is not an option for Nawaz

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Pakistani

Apr 12, 2015 10:50pm

Pakistani Blood is not for sale. (Period) We are sick and tired of fighting others wars. Enough is enough. Please for God sake don't drag us in another war. I have very high hopes that COAS General Raheel will make it known to every one in Pakistan and abroad.

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Zak

Apr 12, 2015 10:53pm

This hard bump in the GCC / Pakistan relations is very good for Pakistan. It has let dawn on them that pakistan , contrary to perception, is not to be treated as a gun for hire or standing by to jump at their call. Pakistan has shown to them, that it is to be treated with respect and consulted before making announcements, not the other way round.

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DrTK

Apr 12, 2015 10:56pm

The pronouncements from this Sheikh and the the one from the UAE, Mr. Gargash, should be a wake-up call for every Pakistani. Pakistan's interests lie in our neighborhood. We should be good friends with our neighbors, including India, in that will lie our strength. The glitter of Saudia and the other oil-rich Arab states is just that: glitter. The know-how and the brains there are all Western. Now that Saudia and other GCC countries have collected their toys of war, they need someone to operate these for them in order to project their power. This will be their undoing. Pakistan would do well to stay away, but we need leaders of grit and a spine. Not Nawaz and Zardari and their henchmen; let them go to the Gulf to protect their wealth that is now in danger.

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Shahpur

Apr 12, 2015 10:57pm

@Ayesha Sacred lands are occupied by House of Saud and they have destroyed the Islamic heritage. It is duty of all Muslims around the world to free the Holy Places of Islam from House of Saud.

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tipusultan1961@yahoo.com

Apr 12, 2015 10:57pm

Saudi Arabia always helped us when we were in need. At least we should send our air force to join hands with them. We can send jf 17 thunder to Saudi Arabia. Remember we are losing all our friends slowly. So, in future when we need our Arab friends they will keep neutral in event of war the india.

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Mani

Apr 12, 2015 11:00pm

hm.........

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Gaz

Apr 12, 2015 11:04pm

@shah Actually this is the problem they cannot. You can spend billions on weapons but if you have millionaire officers who are only there because they are related to the king then that army will never be able to do anything. This is why the arabs get battered in every war they fight by tiny Israel.

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Zak

Apr 12, 2015 11:08pm

Learn to respect pakistan. It is your last line of defence for more serious threats from the likes of Israel. Work on bringing peace to Yemen crisis.

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Tahirs

Apr 12, 2015 11:09pm

Saudis have their army and vey sophisticated weapons they have purchased from the west,that are rotting in the desert, How come they need Pakistani foot soldiers against a rag tag amy of Houthis. They have to learn to fight their own war. Saudis are scared of losing their Kindom and not of rag tag army of Houthis,that never threatened their soil or Harmain hareef.

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Umer

Apr 12, 2015 11:09pm

@Ayesha NO, it is absolutely NOT!!!

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Asim Iqbal

Apr 12, 2015 11:10pm

@Ayesha well said. Agree totally

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gulzar

Apr 12, 2015 11:13pm

@Qamar Faruqui these two are actually different and govt can decide against the resolution.

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Ali

Apr 12, 2015 11:15pm

We should stand with Saudi as they have always helped us

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HAIDER

Apr 12, 2015 11:17pm

Pakistan should try to find friends in neighborhood, not across the waters...

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varinder sidhu

Apr 12, 2015 11:21pm

@Ayesha Who wrote this duty. Whole Pakistan is against this.

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W. Shaikh

Apr 12, 2015 11:23pm

This is an opportunity for Pakistan to free itself from foreign dictation. We need to send a clear message to western powers, Saudi Arabia and Gulf States that Pakistan is an independent country and our foreign policy is to protect the interest of Pakistan. It is a time for our civilian political leadership to show their vision and strength by rejecting all the external pressure. Pakistan's sovereignty is paramount to our independence.

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Apr 12, 2015 11:23pm

Pakistan needs to do more.

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Jawad

Apr 12, 2015 11:25pm

@shah--- since when?

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raja

Apr 12, 2015 11:28pm

@Zak, How you are gonna pay $1.5 billion taken last year?

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Pragmatic

Apr 12, 2015 11:32pm

Quiet contrary to popular perception, Pakistanis can be reasonable. That's what this drama proved. Unfortunately, their rulers are indebted to ksa royal family.

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Pragmatic

Apr 12, 2015 11:33pm

Quiet contrary to popular perception, Pakistanis can be reasonable. That's what this drama proved. Unfortunately, their rulers are indebted to ksa royal family.

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Fayzee

Apr 12, 2015 11:33pm

@AMJAD KHAN Correct your information Mr. Khan, Houthis are not very big tribe, they are just 3 lacs in number.

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Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad

Apr 12, 2015 11:36pm

A responsible, sensible and true statement.

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shumayel

Apr 12, 2015 11:48pm

Yeah, play good cop bad cop now.

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ahmed mustafa

Apr 12, 2015 11:49pm

pakistan must support to saudi arabia.

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CYRUS

Apr 12, 2015 11:51pm

@Farrukh Munir Yours is a rational stand that I hope will be respected. However no one commenting here is in charge of Pakistan.

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Faisal Ayub

Apr 12, 2015 11:57pm

Dear mr aziz Pakistan has spoken No means no Thank you

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Apr 12, 2015 11:58pm

@Pathapu : Why should Pakistan fight Arab wars?

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blogger

Apr 13, 2015 12:05am

Send Hafiz Saeed and Lakhvi to support the KSA they can do wonders for Pakistan

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M. Asghar

Apr 13, 2015 12:12am

Pakistan, Iran and Turkey are a natural unit for the security and development of the region and they have to work together away from any partisanship.

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Canada

Apr 13, 2015 12:23am

"Gulf allies want Pakistan to stand by their side and partake in the ground and air offensive" By their side? No they don't they want PK troops to lead in front while Arabs stay behind and give orders.

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CYRUS

Apr 13, 2015 12:34am

@AMJAD KHAN Aden was British territory centuries before Pakistan was born, and their relationship with Hassidic Jews living there goes back to the time of the prophet Jesus. All their tribes traded with Africa since early Roman times and are a dark people of partly African heritage themselves. My best friend from Yemen is an orthodontist in Dubai who would be too black for polite society in Pakistan. Until you found out his family are rich Sunnis, of course.

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CYRUS

Apr 13, 2015 12:37am

@Ayesha Except for the fact that in Pakistani thought Saudi Arabia is not a part of any Muslim ummah.

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sid

Apr 13, 2015 01:13am

Where are the Saudi armed forces?... Why can't they deal with those rebels themselves?... Requesting Pakistani help is an insult to their owned armed forces.

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sid

Apr 13, 2015 01:15am

People of Pakistan are against involvement in Yemen. The only time I would support such involvement is if the sacred places in SA where at threat.

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Sunil USA

Apr 13, 2015 01:19am

Here come the threating , personally

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Ali Kamal

Apr 13, 2015 01:19am

Pakistan must not send its troops or get involved in this conflict. Saudi Arabia is bombing a poor country just to install the president of his choice at the price of the lives of innocent Yemeni civilians. Why should we side with an aggressor in an unfair war against a small Islamic country such as Yemen.

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Tariq, Lahore

Apr 13, 2015 01:20am

By the way, what happened to the $1.5 bn gift from KSA. Has it gone into national coffers or into the private account of NS??

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Apr 13, 2015 01:23am

@MM Tried "with" but it always worked against us. So now let us try " against"

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Zia

Apr 13, 2015 01:27am

Interestingly , no one seems to think US-Iran pact has anything to do with Pakistan's stance on troops involvement. Oil, US,Iran, Saudi, Russia, China. Pakistan is in a very difficult situation but may have been told not to side with Saudi. Why suddenly a billion dollar arms approval from US for Pakistan? Pakistan could never say 'no' to Saudi had it not been pressured to do so.Pakistan was and is not free in taking decisions. Lets see how events take the turn.

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Hayder al-Iraqi

Apr 13, 2015 01:40am

@Pathapu 1) The Islamic Republic of Iran has NEVER attacked anyone in its history. 2) Just in case you have been on another planet, but Iran is supporting the ELECTED iraqi government fight against ISIS. 3) NONE of these gulf states rule by democracy- they all oppress their people. If they start wars let them do the fighting, and if they are unable to do the fighting, they should not have started the war in the first place!

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Weirdity

Apr 13, 2015 01:50am

@Awais Ali "For you only Arab land is important but for Pakistan whole Muslim Ummah is important." Pakistan!!! Fortress of Islam!! :-)

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malick

Apr 13, 2015 01:54am

Saudia friend not master.

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Weirdity

Apr 13, 2015 01:56am

@imran khan "dear sheikh kindly dont drag us into your wars.we have enough of mess to sort out at home" IK, the very unkindly drag pakistan into war. There is not much of a choice. The money has changed hands. Now the services have to be provided.

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Kamal Pasha.

Apr 13, 2015 02:00am

Mr.Anwar Gargash, we are waiting for you reply to Saudi govrtnment's statement in favour of Pakistan.

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mohammed

Apr 13, 2015 02:03am

Govt of pakistan needs to stand resolute and explain to saudis how democracy works and tell them we will not violate the supremacy of parliament.

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AXH

Apr 13, 2015 02:03am

Pakistan needs to take a firm stand on this matter. I am not a support of Sharifs but I will support this parliament if they stick to this stance. These "brotherly" countries know quite well that Pakistani army is already stretched out on all borders and is fighting a war against those whose ideology is supported by these Middle Eastern countries. But, because they do not care about anyone but themselves, they are still pressurizing Pakistan to blindly jump into their mess. Welcome to the world of "what goes around comes around".

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Vibhu

Apr 13, 2015 02:05am

@mba Y

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Shopaholic

Apr 13, 2015 02:18am

@Sunil Iran is not a friend just a neighbor and we are not being neutral to please Iran but to concentrate on the war that our Army is fighting home.

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Valar Morgulis

Apr 13, 2015 02:24am

No one is thinking about it but Pakistan Govt. might be just doing delay tactics to hike up the price.

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Vikas Rehman

Apr 13, 2015 02:31am

No doubt, Pakistani govt is facing a dilemma. They already have two hot borders, their forces are stretched thin, and simply cannot afford to become involved in something like Yemen. But then everytime Pakistan needed some monetary or other forms of support, they went running to the Arabs, mainly the Saudis AMD UAE. And now, it is time to pay something back.

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Tarek

Apr 13, 2015 02:33am

As an Arab I never viewed our alliance with Pakistan for granted. While I do respect their decision I have to say that I expected at least to have Pakistan offer support in air strikes which would be something safe. It's more about an actual stance rather than support. The U.S. has actually participated in the assault with intelligence and surveillance in addition to the supplied ammunition. It was rather a shock that Pakistan didn't offer anything at all and refused to participate in anyway in this coalition. Refusing to commit troops is one thing, but refusing to participate at all is another.

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PakCanuck

Apr 13, 2015 02:35am

@Pathapu You are wrong. What is happening in Yemen is no different than what happened in Libya, Egypt etc. The local population has had enough of the authoritarian rule and they are rebelling. The kings and monarchs of the region are concerned that their own population will rebel as well. Pakistan is doing the right thing by staying away from this mess

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PakCanuck

Apr 13, 2015 02:37am

@Ayesha Why is it Pakistan's duty to support Saudi Arabia in its invasion of a sovereign nation? Pakistani Army is not for rent

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Abdulla Hussain

Apr 13, 2015 02:47am

Suddenly the relationship between Pakistan & Arabs has become estrange, very puzzling something gravely wrong is in motion. Pakistan should be on guard. Deteriorating relationship has to be salvaged soon.

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saiyn

Apr 13, 2015 02:50am

gulf governments should not promote fighting amongst arabs but concentrate on helping the humanity suffering in palestine kashmir burma rohingya

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Bilal Sheikh

Apr 13, 2015 02:51am

A friend of mine just got fired without any reason from his Company in Saudi Arabia. But he has no regrets because he is proud of Pakistan's parliament decision. I am proud of my friend. We should be ready to eat grass but never give in to the Saudis.

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Apr 13, 2015 03:16am

@sky Totally agree with you. Both are sailing in the same boat.

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Vikas Rehman

Apr 13, 2015 04:05am

@PakCanuck Pakistani army is not for rent, I could not agree more. But Pakistani politicians are. Those very politicians who have been 'elected' by Pakistani people. According to Pakistani constitution, army is under the civilian rule, and those elected civil leaders can use the army in a manner that seems fit to them.

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ram

Apr 13, 2015 04:33am

@Moe I agree.Not just Nawaz Sherif whole pakistani establishment has received so much money over years. Hey if you can fight American war you can fight for house of saud

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open mind and open eyes

Apr 13, 2015 04:45am

@mba I hope you are right.

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naveed

Apr 13, 2015 04:58am

Respected Saudi Minister, Pakistan will surely standby Saudia to guard it's sovereignty, however we demand that UAE Minister Mr Gargash be admonished and asked to seek apology from my Nation. Also he be asked to learn diplomatic Norms.

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Whistle

Apr 13, 2015 05:25am

@Sunil And they are going to pay for their misadventure dearly.

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Whistle

Apr 13, 2015 05:26am

@Zak Pakistan should have think about all these before taking billions from these Arab states. Pakistan still not realised that there is 'NO FREE LUNCH'

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Urooj

Apr 13, 2015 05:55am

@Alina the king is 80 years old - it's the same generation. Kingdom is being passed from brother to brother.

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Alfa Romeo

Apr 13, 2015 05:56am

Pakistan did help out the Jordan by sending the army to eliminate PLO threat during Zia days. Pakistan received 1Bln $'s aid from Saudi king. Also million of Pakistani's are working in GCC countries. Saudi wants Pakistan to send its troops to Yemen and advance of 1 bln has been paid. How can Pakistan say no

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xyz

Apr 13, 2015 06:21am

Time to pay a price.

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Muhammad Rafiq Malik

Apr 13, 2015 06:48am

Pakistan has taken the right stand. We can help our brothers in some other way.

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Keti Zilgish

Apr 13, 2015 07:22am

@imran khan You are right Imran. The Sheikhs are desperate to try and distract us from fighting are own problems (one of the latest causes of which is the religious orthodoxy surreptitiously being financed by them for purely colonial reasons) back here in Pakistan because they know that our success in our civil war would surely increase what they have to dish out for not only Pakistani but all labor in their countries.

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Keti Zilgish

Apr 13, 2015 08:05am

May be this problem should be decided by Pakistan calling that part of the 'Arabian Sea' which is included in Pakistani territorial waters as the 'Sea of Pakistan.'

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Keti Zilgish

Apr 13, 2015 08:16am

Pakistan could easily repay all its debts to the KSA by shipping to Yemen all the religious orthodoxy supporters who are willing to go there for whatever reason.

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umer

Apr 13, 2015 08:45am

Dear minister! Please try to understand that your offensive will never bring fruitful results for Arabs. Your offense is not the solution but a start of bigger problem, the rise of militias from different Yemeni tribes who will later be fighting for their own piece of land. Yemen will break into pieces. And this situation is not in the interest of any Muslim country but isreal. Remember, Yemen also never accept isreal there's no isreal embassy there. There is democracy in Yemen. Give houthis right to have their representation in Yemeni government according to the formula mutually agree. That's the solution according to me, Mr. Minister!

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Naseer

Apr 13, 2015 09:04am

Did you brought any Dollars or just came empty hand, we Pakistanis want dollars , not to sweet talk about brothers or friendship, it's a materlialistic world we living so Mr Saudi minister pay Pakistan the right price, tenders are open

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Naseer

Apr 13, 2015 09:10am

@shah when their Prince will comeback from holidays

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Naseer

Apr 13, 2015 09:18am

Government of Pakistan is playing game , Price is Right.

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Danish Haider

Apr 13, 2015 09:36am

@MrA2Z ................... I am a Shia Muslim and you're more than a brother to me. I am happy to read your pragmatic and practical thinking, our relations either with Saudi Arabia and Iran should always be for the benefit of Pakistan only.

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Kamal Pasha.

Apr 13, 2015 11:59am

Atleast he talks better sense then the UAE minister.

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muhammad

Apr 13, 2015 12:21pm

they are cutting head of pakistani in saudi like cows. and our Gov don't fight for their innocence. now they want us to fight their fight wow. if nawaz did this we will never be respected anywhere in the world. because we sent our boys for money to die.

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Aaqil

Apr 13, 2015 12:40pm

@Pathapu Although this is a clear cut hype created by Arabs..but even if there is any threat from Iran ...even then..even then we should not get involved in any such conflict. The Arabs already have Israel and USA - the two military giants - on their side and they still feel afraid of Houthis ? Very strange and illogical to say the least !!

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Aaqil

Apr 13, 2015 12:46pm

@AMJAD KHAN It is in fact the Saudis who call the Houthis as rebels and we - our media - has joined in the chorus without bothering a bit to have a look at the history of either Houthis or Yemen. In fact it is Saudis who got the last Feb elections cancelled in Yemen on lame excuses. Why were the Yemeni people not allowed to select govt of their choice thru vote ? and now if there is any dissent the dissenting ones are labelled as rebels.

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suneel

Apr 13, 2015 12:53pm

Of all remarks on this particular subject, I am really missing one sane and intelligent words of General Musharaffji, to shed some intelligent perspective of his. Why he is not spoken on this issue, Please Musharafji, the whole word is eagerly waiting for you to guide in this opportunistic time.

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Aurora

Apr 13, 2015 05:09pm

Saudi Minister 's statement also indicates that internal matter ( the resolution ) is not binding on them and Pak needs to ready for testing times as far as KSA is concerned. Army is cleaverly silent .

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Manzer

Apr 14, 2015 07:39am

@Vakas Yes, Saudi Arabia has always helped Pakistan. That is a well known fact.

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southie

Apr 14, 2015 11:50am

@TIPUSULTAN1961@YAHOO.COM Even if Pakistan offers its support to SA now, the members of GCC will remain neutral in an event of war with India.

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Qasim

Apr 15, 2015 09:30am

What the hell you are doing on our soil.

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As the Central Region winner, the school received furniture made from recycled Tetra Pak cartons, showing students how used packaging can be turned into useful products.

Santheos introduces residential property opportunities in Greece

Santheos is an Athens-based real estate developer working on residential projects in Greece, including the conversion of commercial premises into homes.