Threat to S Arabia will evoke strong reaction from Pakistan: Nawaz
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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif asserted that any threat to Saudi Arabia’s territorial integrity would evoke a strong response from Pakistan.
This was said by Nawaz while chairing a high-level meeting at the PM House to discuss recent developments in the Middle East and to examine Saudi Arabia's request to join the Gulf-led operation against Houthi rebels in Yemen, said a statement issued by PM House on Thursday.
The meeting was attended by Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, Adviser to Prime Minister on National Security and Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz, Army Chief General Raheel Sharif and Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman.
Nawaz said Pakistan enjoys close and brotherly relations with Saudi Arabia and other Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and attaches great importance to their security.
The participants of the meeting decided that a high-level delegation will visit Saudi Arabia on Friday to assess the situation. Khawaja Asif, Sartaj Aziz along with senior representatives from the armed forces will be part of the delegation in this regard, the statement added.
Earlier, the Foreign Office said Pakistan was examining Saudi Arabia's request.
Sartaj Aziz confirmed that top Saudi officials had contacted the Pakistani leadership requesting it to join the Yemen operation. A decision has not yet been taken, Aziz said.
He further said that Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif had summoned a high-level meeting this evening to consult his close aides over the matter.
Earlier during the day, Foreign Office spokesperson Tasneem Aslam told reporters at the weekly media briefing in Islamabad that Saudi Arabia had contacted Pakistan on an emergency basis and extended the invitation to join the operation against Houthi rebels in Yemen.
She did not specify the details of the request made by Saudi Arabia to Pakistan but said that the matter was being examined.
Aslam said that the Pakistani mission in Yemen has been placed on alert and has been asked to keep in touch with the Pakistan community residing there.
"The Pakistani community has been asked to be ready for possible evacuation," she further said.
The Foreign Office spokesperson said that no decision has been made by Islamabad with regard to closing its mission in Sanaa.
Read: Saudi Arabia, allies launch air strikes against Houthis in Yemen
Diplomatic sources told DawnNews that a top Saudi functionary has contacted the top leadership of Pakistan over telephone and sought Pakistan's cooperation in the offensive launched in Yemen.
Although Pakistani authorities have given a hint of cooperation, they told the Saudis that a final decision will be takn after consulting the military.
Sources also said the Pakistan permanent mission to UN is also being briefed on this latest crisis.
Saudi Arabia and Gulf region allies launched military operations including air strikes in Yemen on Thursday, Saudi officials said, to counter Iran-allied forces besieging the southern city of Aden, where the US-supported Yemeni president had taken refuge.
Gulf broadcaster al-Arabiya TV reported that the kingdom was contributing as many as 150,000 troops and 100 warplanes to the operations and that allies Egypt, Jordan, Sudan and Pakistan were ready to take part in a ground offensive in Yemen.
Saudi Arabia's SPA state news agency later said that five Muslim countries including Pakistan, Egypt, Jordan, Morocco and Sudan want to participate in the Gulf-led military coalition against Shia Houthi rebels in Yemen.
They have “expressed desire to participate in the operation” against the rebels, which the kingdom dubbed “Firmness Storm”, the state news agency further said.
Read: Houthis consolidate control over Yemen state institutions
These latest developments follow a southward advance by Houthi militants, who are said to be backed by Iran, who took control of the capital Sanaa in September and seized the central city of Taiz at the weekend as they move closer to the new southern base of US-backed President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi.
Iran condemns assault
The Iranian Foreign Ministry condemned on Thursday the military operation by Saudi Arabia and its Gulf Arab allies in Yemen, state television reported.
It gave no further details.
Iran denies providing money and training to the Shia Houthi militia in Yemen, as claimed by some Western and Yemeni officials.
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Mar 26, 2015 12:59pm
please get involved with them we have problems of our own to fix!!
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Mar 26, 2015 12:59pm
Not our monkey not our problem. We already have too many internal problems and it owuld be bad if we take on other peoples problems as well
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Mar 26, 2015 01:02pm
Never Join them , we have nothing to do with it!!! we have enough of our problems and are not mercenaries fighting for anyone who pays us money.
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Mar 26, 2015 01:03pm
Pakistan should not take part in this new war. We are already fighting war internally and externally.
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Mar 26, 2015 01:06pm
Pakistan shouldn't participate allying with US against Muslim brethren
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Mar 26, 2015 01:06pm
This will be a big Mistake Guys.... Don't DO IT... !!!!
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Mar 26, 2015 01:09pm
pakistan should never agree to enter that religious and trible war,this would non ending proxy war and we do not act as mercenary .
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Mar 26, 2015 01:13pm
No Way, No ground Forces from Pakistan. We have already have enough Problems.
Shukran
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Mar 26, 2015 01:13pm
We never support our Govt to perticipate Saudi or any other country to attack anyone.
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Mar 26, 2015 01:14pm
Please don't make mistakes of past and fight wars of other countries for money. We need peace in our country and too many Pakistanis have lost their lives in the last 10 years. Enough is enough
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Mar 26, 2015 01:15pm
Join in a limited capacity, gradually start playing a leading role in the muslim world, and a seat on the security council is yours.
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Mar 26, 2015 01:16pm
We are too busy with our own problems, no time to get involved with other's wars
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Mar 26, 2015 01:16pm
Beheading Pakistanis, Saudis have no mercy, so why Pakistan should join a war, which is of no interest.
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Mar 26, 2015 01:17pm
No ,No ,No--Saudis should pull out of this war--its going to be their Afghanistan ----next they will ask Pakistan to do the same against Iran ,Turkey and Iraq ,Syria and others . They should manage their own mess and not get involved against a fellow Muslim people for no fault of theirs land .Saudi and its allies ,Egypt ,Jordan and the rest of the middle east should show wage a war to help Palestine ....
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Mar 26, 2015 01:18pm
if they want a peace force in the region let the saudi call the UN.
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Mar 26, 2015 01:19pm
Unfortunately pakistan has its own security issues and cannot afford to expend its forces. Furthermore it would be prudent on pakistan to stay out of a regional conflict between the Saudis and Yemen. We have learnt our lesson from Afghanistan. Thanks but no thanks!
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Mar 26, 2015 01:20pm
please don't get involved. Let them sort out themselves. We need to fix our own house first.
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Mar 26, 2015 01:21pm
It will deepen the already rift between Shia and Sunni across the Globe, it is in the best interest of all Muslim to come together to put forward mechanism to solve the issues peacefully. Saudi and other kingdomeships failed in the dispensation of social justice and services to the common public. Why one tribe in a country took arms against the established government, contributed to the injustice, inequlity and prejudices that rooted deep in the government structure. It is not in the national interest of Pakistan to join the alliance of Sheikhs at for the long term impact.
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Mar 26, 2015 01:21pm
The question for Nawaz is how how best to say no, to a "brother"with the least damage!!. Pakistan wishes to act like a leader of the Muslim world, now prove it. Pakistan has to realize religion and politics do not mix. This is the price to pay for being a slave to the shaikhs, what the Saudi's are saying is very simple, we have given you, now it is time to show your gratitude.
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Mar 26, 2015 01:21pm
First ask the useless agencies to tackle the problems in our own home. Shias are being killed in Pakistan, so are minorities and everyone else.
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Mar 26, 2015 01:22pm
Dont pakistan know the about their own internal and eternal wars?
Save ur country first.
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Mar 26, 2015 01:23pm
NO a big no to them .. ask them to seek help from India ,
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Mar 26, 2015 01:23pm
Please do not inter to this conflict. it will create a new border of terrorism in the country.
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Mar 26, 2015 01:23pm
Great opportunity for Pakistan to reclaim some of its lost swagger. Iran has stepped up the offences against Pakistani border and its people, we should loose not a minute to ensure are not being dared by a US stooge like Iran. As far as Pakistan is concerned we should steam roll them tomorrow. If this helps KSA then so be it. it also ensures our status as regional power is maintained and india will think twice before attacking Pakistan.
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Mar 26, 2015 01:24pm
It's an extremely dangerous prospect.
Let's see whether we really have a "Pakistan First" approach, or we are up for sale and going to poke in internal matters of other countries and blame CIA/RAW/MOSSAD when karma hits back. Please keep in mind what we got from Afghan war.
Pakistan got nothing to do with Iran/Saudi lust for geopolitical influence. Just need respectful friendly, neighborly relations.
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Mar 26, 2015 01:24pm
Pakistan must take part and help our Saudi brothers in this difficult situation, as Saudi Arabia always helped Pakistan.
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Mar 26, 2015 01:24pm
Please Please Please don't inter to this.
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Mar 26, 2015 01:24pm
Pakistan should not get into this. Our armed forces are already stretch in fighting on too many fronts. Moreover, we have good brotherly relations with Iran who is also our neighbor.
"Although Pakistani authorities have given a hint of cooperation, they told the Saudis that a final decision will be take after consulting the military." Final decision in any case should be taken by the Parliament and not by the military.
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Mar 26, 2015 01:25pm
This is not Pakistan's problem. As leaders of the Muslim world, we need to resolve these conflicts and not take sides.
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Mar 26, 2015 01:25pm
What Arab Countries did in Pakistan we burning since a decade.
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Mar 26, 2015 01:25pm
Hello, Dear Pakistan , please do not involved in any war. Mind your own business. We have already suffered a lot.
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Mar 26, 2015 01:28pm
This will be historic mistake and the coming generation will never give up, if
Pakistan inter this conflict. as we are our own in the state of fight already.
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Mar 26, 2015 01:29pm
We just are getting out of someone else's 'WAR ON TERROR' & now we don't need someone else's War to participate in.
A BIG NO, unless of course the PRICE is right!! If we have to participate then we must negotiate a price in Billions of Dollars!!!
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Mar 26, 2015 01:31pm
This is not our war. Pakistan should not participate. Let us fix our own problems...
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Mar 26, 2015 01:32pm
Govt of Pakistan or especially PMLN should avoid this adventure in spite of the fact that KSA had donated US$ 1.5 billion in the recent past.........We are not mercenaries; contribution in this war would cause further problem inside Pakistan between Shia and Sunni communities as the KSA war with Yemen is against Shia Huties.............Say NO NO even if Pak Govt has to return back US$ 1.5 Billion IF Saudi Arabia wants it back.
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Mar 26, 2015 01:36pm
How is the Saudi government "legitimate" if the Yemeni one is not?
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Mar 26, 2015 01:37pm
It would be an extremely hard decision for Pakistan. KSA should also realize Pakistan's situation who is already occupied at all ends. However, any technical, or administrative assistance is possible and there better be no physical engagement. This issue looks more sectarian than anything else. Pakistan has clear visibility of both sects at all levels in private as well as government sectors.
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Mar 26, 2015 01:38pm
Don't.
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Mar 26, 2015 01:39pm
Pakistan should refrain from comitting this error to join saudi arabia in this new war front.
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Mar 26, 2015 01:44pm
Army needs to stop Nawaz Shareef in this. Pakistan should not fight wars outside of its border.
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Mar 26, 2015 01:44pm
Sentiments aside, this is a precarious situation.
Alliances come at a cost. Besides if Iran can cook up a rebellion in the backyard of KSA, it can very well do it in Baluchistan. Joining an alliance against Iranian backed rebels increases probability of that happening.
On the other hand, Iran is expanding its influence rapidly, much to the alarm of GCC nations. I am not sure if they will refrain from interfering in Baluchistan even if we refrain from joining an alliance against Houthis. India-Iran nexus is yet another factor to be considered. Take into account critical assistance provided by GCC countries to Pakistan in our troubled times and you have got yourself a very complicated situation.
A very very very fine judgement is required here. Let's not choose on sentiments alone.
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Mar 26, 2015 01:48pm
On the both sides of Guns standing a Muslim. Why we fight for others These saudi monarch are like Shah of Iran. When people revolt they will fly to Europe or America since they were nurtured by the same. Since they are facing the heat ahead of their nose, so they are using Muslim against Muslims
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Mar 26, 2015 01:49pm
Hope the Armed Forces are mature enough to stay out of this mess. The blood of our soldiers should not be sold for some quick Riyals...the Saudi Kings and their families should go out and fight the ground battle themselves.
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Mar 26, 2015 01:50pm
With the support and the prayers of the nation, our armed forces are succeeding in steering us out of one big mess that we have been facing for several decades. The politicians must restrain from pushing us again in yet another war. Please do not sacrifice Pakistan's interests for your gains.
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Mar 26, 2015 01:51pm
TO: Pakistan Government and the Army: Please do NOT commit the strategic mistake of involving us in the Saudi declared war in Yemen. We have hardly enough resources for our own protection. Secondly and importantly and in the interest of Pakistan, we should never side with one Muslim country against the other. Saudi Arabia, Yemen and Iran should be equally important for us - specially Iran's importance to Pakistan in terms of our natural trade partner and neighbor should not be sacrificed. We live in a neighborhood where utmost wisdom is required for our own socio-economic development
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Mar 26, 2015 01:53pm
Wow...Saudi Arabia has got guts to ask for our support! They are the same people who created, financed and operated insurgency in Pakistan. They pounced upon ever peaceful Madarasas and Mosques and turned them into breeding ground of terrorists. Now they are coming back to us and asking for support!!! I wish we should not participate. I have no doubt about Nawaz Sharif who is going to accept this request. Let us see what our military would say.
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Mar 26, 2015 01:54pm
Saudi will offer some dollars to PM and CM of punjab,, and Pakistan's sharif family will join them . We must not please anyone,, we have to watch our back ,the east side neighbor is clever.
lets clean up Pakistan with all those who is hurting Pakistan, Saudi has so many friends ,let them deal with it.
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Mar 26, 2015 01:55pm
Dear freinds, please try to understand what is happening here! It's not a war against Muslims, but people who are killing Muslims to uphold their own agenda. Who are Houthis fighting? They are fighting Sunni Muslims, no one else!
Iran is being extremely agressive by waging indirect war against Sunni Muslim Countries and people who are trying to remove the opressor Shia rulers.
Please open your eyes. Yes, we have problems of our own, but can we leave other Muslims to be killed while we watch. Alhamdolillah, Pakistan is undoubtedly the most powereful Muslim Nation in the world and we need to assume this role and lead with example. Our leading role can only get us the respect we deserve in every country. Yes, we need to have our terms met by these Gulf countries, who need to support our economy and open their markets for our products as well as our youth who want to work there. Pakistan should get priority visa and status in these countries.
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Mar 26, 2015 01:56pm
We strongly condemn KSA shameful agression against Yemen and advise our government not to start a new adventure resulting in the secterian conflicts in the country.
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Mar 26, 2015 01:56pm
It not about what is right and what is wrong. It is about choices. If you go for option A, you get x and if you go for option B you will get Y.
My vote is to go for option A i.e. go with Saudi Arabia because if Yemen went into wrong hands, IS and Al-Qaidah will only become stronger.
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Mar 26, 2015 01:57pm
Pak should help them If and only if the war is only against terrorism and not against any religion i.e suni, shia or christian etc.
And make sure Karachi operation and all other operations must end soon and successfully.
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Mar 26, 2015 01:57pm
I hope we dont join this war. Plz Pakistan govt plz learn to say NO
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Mar 26, 2015 01:59pm
Nothing to do with Pakistan. We are busy fighting our own war
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Mar 26, 2015 02:02pm
We already have a lot of our problems. And why does Yemen concern Saudis?
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Mar 26, 2015 02:03pm
The terrorists are almost eliminated in Pakistan focus on that. Saudi Arabia is trying to get Pakistan involve in Yemen to make huge mess in Pakistan. Please please please never join them be wise. Pakistan is already a poor nation.
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Mar 26, 2015 02:09pm
@saqib - The world does not care about Muslim or non-Muslim. It does not work that way, even if most Pakistanis think that it does. Get a stable economy running and then you can hope for something.
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Mar 26, 2015 02:10pm
our comments will not influence the decision,
Final decision will be made by the Army, regardless of
what we have to say.
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Mar 26, 2015 02:11pm
First Question is Yemen suddenly the new SA ? Have these so called Hotis attacked SA ? If SA is attacking them it is out of choice and not design and being the biggest arms importer in the World why do they need our ground forces ? is our blood cheap ? is it for sale ? if the want to become a local super power and are trying to copy US then let their rich buddus come and fight and be prepared for body bags,why should they be buying men to come and fight their regional supremacy war for them.
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Mar 26, 2015 02:12pm
Who is going to sign accord with Pakistan for housing schemes which is main problem of millions of masses? Who will sign accord with Pakistan for new and modern Railway system? Who is going to sign accord with Pakistan to launch joint business with the partnership of Pakistan? How many companies Pakistan has launched in brother countries? Masses need business partners from foreign world not merely partnership of wars. First business partner then war partner. Do you think other countries have respect for us to launch business with them in their countries and other parts of world? No war partners, FIRST business partners in all fields for the prosperity of masses then war partners. No, begging, No, labor slavery, respect of citizens
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Mar 26, 2015 02:22pm
peaceful Saudia is in the interest of all muslims. saudia is a time tested friend of Pak; since our Force is already there, and nod should be given to support saudi efforts.
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Mar 26, 2015 02:23pm
Two links below on this website "Iran condemns Saudi strikes in Yemen as 'dangerous step"
Lesson - please DO NOT get involved in this mess...
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Mar 26, 2015 02:25pm
Sell them armaments but please DO NOT sell them our services.
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Mar 26, 2015 02:28pm
Pakistan shouldn't get involved in this war. as we have enough problems in our own country. and Pakistan should must care of its own nation Pakistan has almost around 5 crore people believe in shiasm so should must care of them. we are already in war.
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Mar 26, 2015 02:31pm
saudi Arabia is our brother country must go and help them
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Mar 26, 2015 02:34pm
we should examine but after solving own country;s problems .
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Mar 26, 2015 02:34pm
saudi Arabia is our brother country must go and help them
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Mar 26, 2015 02:35pm
Shias of Pakistan, minorities of Pakistan, come out on street, make it impossible for NS govt to participate. PML is in very difficult situation . If say No to Gulf request, oil, gas, money , remittance dry up FAST, if participate Iran and its proxy make Pakistan a living hell. Make is hard on PML govt to involved. Please come on street - make it hard for govt to say Yes.. OK do it now. Help PML to get out of this mess. Pak does not need any more wars to support or participate. We nothing to do with Yemen, Iran, Saudia or Syria. Stay out of this ..
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Mar 26, 2015 02:35pm
saudi Arabia is our brother country must go and help them
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Mar 26, 2015 02:38pm
Do NOT get involved in this, let Saudis and Yemenis work it out, stay away from this or you WILL bring this shia sunni war to our doors.
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Mar 26, 2015 02:38pm
Pakistan must maintain its previous stand of playing a role of "Unifier" in the Ummah. Pakistan must not back out from its principled stand for the sake of peace, prosperity and the innocent people of Pakistan who have already borne the brunt of mistakes made in Afghan war by supporting the U.S. Consequently, the war which was not at all ours has now become our own war. Our internal as well as external position is precarious both in terms of security and politico-religious fronts. Yemenis are not our enemies then it would be better to distant ourselves from the Guld-led operation.
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Mar 26, 2015 02:43pm
No! Don't turn Iran into an enemy. We have enough problems already
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Mar 26, 2015 02:49pm
Who is Saudi Arab to interfere the turmoil of other country even if civil war inside Yemen and above all through wealth they are forcing fellow countries to joined them under which authority they are doing all this and the irony is they want democracy in Yemen while biggest dictators in their own country shame on Pakistan if they support saudies
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Mar 26, 2015 02:49pm
Pakistan cannot fight internally so why can we think we can fight externally?
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Mar 26, 2015 02:50pm
What a disastrous foreign policy is this that we are getting ourselves involved in unrelated issues which will bring serious and long term repercussions to our country. Hats off to Nawaz Sharif and Sartaj Aziz!!!!
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Mar 26, 2015 02:52pm
Please stay out of it, refuse politely.
We already have a large scale operation running in Waziristan. Situation in Karachi is also tense. Border situation along India gets out of control occasionally. Need to focus on strengthening relations with new Afghan government.
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Mar 26, 2015 02:59pm
No need to join them. No need to take any side. Instead Pak should try to bring the warring parties to tables. Play it smartly
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Mar 26, 2015 03:00pm
Iran should seriously consider better options by not involving in other countries affairs unnecessarily. Arabs are pushed to react over Tehran's involvement in Yemen.
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Mar 26, 2015 03:00pm
Saudi Arabia wanting to lead the Asia with the help of US support but it is would never gonna happen, because they either have a capable leader or a good technology. US diplomatic front for Saudia and Iran is always left questionable, because they always played a dual role in their diplomacy. Iranian govt know the dual policy of US so they will mentally be prepared for the harsh time but Arabian Miserable govt will face the music in future . No sooner US invade in Saudia Arabia and the same consequences will be there with the patheticpathetic state.
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Mar 26, 2015 03:01pm
Pakistan should not participate .
This will lead to same problems arising in Pakistan too.
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Mar 26, 2015 03:03pm
As Yaman is bordering Saudi Arabia. They are bombing their religious brothers as they consider them security threat to their nation. Why they are involving Pakistan in this religious War. This will import sectarian proxy war in our beloved country Pakistan.
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Mar 26, 2015 03:05pm
Don't join and let Iran and its proxies creat problems in middle east and hit our economic and strategic interests. Iran never thinks beyond its own ideology in supporting Houtis in Yemen which can serious repercussions in the middle east and beyond. Don't forget remittances from the gulf are the backbone of our economy.
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Mar 26, 2015 03:05pm
Based on history the request will be accepted.
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Mar 26, 2015 03:09pm
@Sunil Saudis do not discriminate, even they have beheaded many Saudis along with other nationals, since Pakistanis know that smuggling drugs in the Kingdom has death penalty, why to take chance then?
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Mar 26, 2015 03:10pm
Pakistan must not get involved in this conflict between the tribal SA and the tribal Yemen.
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Mar 26, 2015 03:12pm
Pakistan is already named in the Saudi-led alliance against the Houthi side. This "examination" of Saudi's request is a mere sham.
You and I are already 'in it'.
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Mar 26, 2015 03:16pm
It is an opportunity. We should join KSA if we are given a permanent base may be for 99 years in Arabian peninsula. Oman or KSA will be ideal.
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Mar 26, 2015 03:17pm
No and never. The repercussions for Pakistan will be devastating.
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Mar 26, 2015 03:17pm
Its time for the parliament to check strategic decisions being taken
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Mar 26, 2015 03:17pm
Pakistan should join this alliance as this will not remain a Middle
East problem anymore. Iran active intervention in Syria, Iraq and now in Yemen has destabilized the whole Middle East and destroyed the countries. Next active target of destabilization (since passive involvement is already in Pakistan) will be Pakistan. This is the time to tell Iran that its interventionist aims, in the name of religion, will not be tolerated further..
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Mar 26, 2015 03:21pm
@naveed ................Not our monkey not our problem. We already have too many internal problems and it owuld be bad if we take on other peoples problems as well......
Pakistan is beholden to KSA for the billions of dollars in aid and the Pakistanis working in Saudi. Pakistan has no good reason not to join on her side. This is a real bad situation - its like figting against Iran a powerful neighbour.
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Mar 26, 2015 03:22pm
@Mr Nawaz sharif has alreadyt agreed to it, he is just trying to make fools out of the nation..... its a shame!! there are going to be consequences, its going to get Pakistani Shai's skeptical about Pakistan as well!! sad
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Mar 26, 2015 03:23pm
Don't involve in this American-led policy. World wants us to be weaker. Don't ever help any country specially when Muslim countries are confronting for the sectarian issues, nor get a help from any country. Keeping away from these activities more our country will be peaceful.
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Mar 26, 2015 03:31pm
We must
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Mar 26, 2015 03:32pm
I hate to see Pakistan again in the tight spot between a Rock and a Hard place. Corner Store Association is extending full moral support to Pakistan in this difficult time.
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Mar 26, 2015 03:33pm
Last time we helped the Saudi's we ended up with the Taliban and Al Qaida and a possible label as a terror sponsoring state.
To join the Saudi's will be a monumental mistake given that IRAN is our neighbor and we have a large (25%) Shia population in Pakistan that will see this as an attack on them directly!
Stay away Nawaz. Pakistan has enough problems already!
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Mar 26, 2015 03:35pm
it would be difficult decision due to Iran backing. Otherwise Pakistan must go ahead to support Saudi Arabia since she always helped us in critical time. Pakistan must take Iran into confidence before any final decision.
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Mar 26, 2015 03:35pm
@Dr Haroon : When we have problems, we always seek KSA help. You cant play one sided game.
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Mar 26, 2015 03:37pm
Try settlement through dialogue; no armed intervention please to serve interests of the enemies of Islam.
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Mar 26, 2015 03:37pm
@Sunil Its Saudi law. We do not remorse over beheading since they violated law and brought bad name to Pakistan. Sunil, you should remember that Saudia has helped Pakistan on several critical occasions. A bulk of manpower is there so how to negate them/
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Mar 26, 2015 03:39pm
please join them
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Mar 26, 2015 03:44pm
No..No....Big No..
Address to your problems in back yard..Don't over stretch your army...
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Mar 26, 2015 03:48pm
@Amir Saudias never took Pakistanis as brothers , why should we help them, most of the problems Pakistan facing today is a gift from so called Arabs brothers
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Mar 26, 2015 03:52pm
Although I do not support divisions within Muslims but I think Pakistan should send troops to defend Saudi Arabia, it is Saudi's that support us in difficult times not Iran and this Houthi problem is created by Iran so Saudi's have every right to defend themselves and Sunni Yemens, after all Iran has sent troops to fight Islamic state when they felt threatened so why should Saudi Arabia stop? In the long term, this is our war because Iran will come after us one day too so we need to put an end to this, Iran should live peacefully and so should Sunni nations, this is the west tactics, finish one Muslim country after another, they could not achieve these goals through their own military so their new strategy is to fight Muslims against Muslims
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Mar 26, 2015 03:54pm
@ What about Iran, how many times Iran have helped us don't forget this
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Mar 26, 2015 03:56pm
@naveed Then forget all money from KSA , Iran is bankrupt and we will not get any money from them , as long as Nawaz Sharief is at helm like it or not we are with KSA.
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Mar 26, 2015 03:58pm
@Amir I'm Pakistani but Sumil is right. Stop living in denial
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Mar 26, 2015 04:15pm
Not at all--Be aware Pakistan. Instead we need to get rid of ISIS and Taliban (both good and bad) and should strike them out with the help of Syria and Iraqi govt. This is time to bring Modernity in Islam and support civil societies in Muslim countries.
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Mar 26, 2015 04:18pm
Pakistan should keep it self away from this war.
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Mar 26, 2015 04:23pm
@saqib
Far from it Mr. Saqib.
We will be doomed with involvement in another proxy war for the US. This time also alienating our neighbours Iran.
Not the best scenario.
Do not dream of security council seat. Dream of peace in your country and with the neighbours first.
May the good senses prevail.
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Mar 26, 2015 04:52pm
This lady has no idea her Government already committed participation in the conflict declared by SA. Pakistan has no choice other than taking part.
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Mar 26, 2015 04:52pm
Pakistan should stay out of this. This has nothing to do with us and has no impact on our internal security. Where were the gulf nations when we needed them in the past, with such threats from India for example. Our troops are working hard to secure our borders and improve the security situation. Do not send our troops to fight someone else's war!
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Mar 26, 2015 05:01pm
No!
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Mar 26, 2015 05:05pm
That will be a big blunder if Pakistan joins the war. Pakistan has so far been paying the price of getting involved in other people's wars. It can lead to an increase in sectarian violence in Pakistan. But the current government will send its troops unless denied by our army.
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Mar 26, 2015 05:18pm
dont get involved with them. this is a big game to involve Pakistan in this mess.
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Mar 26, 2015 05:33pm
This is not our war. We have our own internal problem. Why not use those resources to fight Taliban and other terrorist element within our own land. Pakistan can't go to war and not expect the consequences in their own backyard.There is a price Pakistan will have to pay.
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Mar 26, 2015 06:00pm
@observer It is not Nawaz who is to answer such questions.
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Mar 26, 2015 06:07pm
Pakistan must stop its role as 'Mercenary.' For God sake, enough is enough, Pak Armed forces must not act like 'Mercenaries.'
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Mar 26, 2015 06:10pm
Pakistan has already been paid to take part in this war. How can we say no to the Saudi Arab? Our last installment was of $2 billion recently.
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Mar 26, 2015 06:13pm
Pakistan must flex it muscles, and show the world it is a power, and there is no better place and time than this event. We must support Saudi Arabia.
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Mar 26, 2015 06:17pm
Pakistan should stay away from this war. our Army is to defend our own nation nor to protect Arabs kings.
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Mar 26, 2015 07:01pm
@M. Anwar Qureshi who has money to give back
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Mar 26, 2015 07:07pm
Please no involvement of Pakistan military in the 3rd soil....
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Mar 26, 2015 07:37pm
@ZAK there is no rock or hard place. Pakistan is a regional power and what it does, others listen. Pakistan will be the one who will talk sense to both and bring the conflict to an end
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Mar 26, 2015 07:42pm
@Sunil
My friend they behead those only who commits grave crimes like drug smuggling otherwise they have supported Pakistan on numerous occasions.
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Mar 26, 2015 08:28pm
Please solve our own problems FIRST!
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Mar 26, 2015 08:47pm
This is a secterian war and Pakistan cannot afford to add to its already serious sectarian tensions.
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Mar 26, 2015 08:49pm
If Pakistan need money then increase the Tax collection, but never get involved in their problems. They always look out for our help when in danger, we should stand clear in this conflict.
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Mar 26, 2015 08:53pm
Wrong move! DO NOT JOIN! Let them fix problems in their own neighborhood. They have a very well funded military - let them now show the world that it is also capable.
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Mar 26, 2015 09:01pm
no need to plunge into the war of Iran & Saudia
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Mar 26, 2015 09:02pm
@asif by the way who is Iran to support Houti rebels
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Mar 26, 2015 09:10pm
Pakistan's stuck between a rock and a hard place. Remember what happened to Yemen when Ali Abdullah Saleh (the then Yemeni president) decided to side with Saddam Hussain during the Gulf War. Saudi Arabia, as ruthless as it is, deported every single Yemeni living on its soil, resulting in an exodus of hundreds of thousands who went straight to Yemen, shattering the Yemeni economy and it hasn't recovered ever since.
Our relationship with Saudi Arabia is way more important than with Yemen. If we are to take sides, it has to be with Saudi Arabia, after all its the land of the Two Holy Shrines, and protection of that Holy Land is a top priority for all Muslims.
If we are to take part in this war, Pakistan should put a price for its services and efforts. Pakistan should ask Saudi Arabia to invest heavily in our energy, health and education sectors.
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Mar 26, 2015 09:15pm
No need to support saudis
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Mar 26, 2015 09:17pm
Saudis are interfering in Yemen, No need to support Saudis.
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Mar 26, 2015 09:21pm
$1.5bn will show its effect......Pak is already having its own problem.. Rational step wiil be to avoid any international politics
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Mar 26, 2015 09:31pm
If Pakistan joins, we would think that Pakistan has not learnt anything from past wars of fight for USA. Pakistan itself is vulnerable to internal security. Its first priority must to make progress education, science and economy into the society and decrease the racial and religious hatred...
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Mar 26, 2015 09:31pm
Pakistan should not miss this opportunity.
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Mar 26, 2015 09:31pm
@z. khan
Spot on,
Hope the army denies involvement. That would not be constitutionally correct but common sense and in best interest of the country.
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Mar 26, 2015 09:37pm
Army Chief please do not send our soldiers to Yemen.We have to finish our operations first.This might be a way to get pressure off the terrorists killing Pakistani's.Don't trust any one.please think.
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Mar 26, 2015 09:38pm
Pakistan is making a Mistake by taking part in this Operation. Pakistan have to Reject this Saudi Request for the sake of their own people. We already lost too much in War against Terrorism.
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Mar 26, 2015 09:45pm
Fie heaven's sake will our napoleans ever learn? We are still washing away the stains of previous such involvements with the blood of our children! What is there to contemplate?
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Mar 26, 2015 09:47pm
What do we have to do with the Saudis? They are dictators that have occupied several nations. Pakistan is supposed to be a fledgling democracy!
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Mar 26, 2015 09:51pm
Stay neutral and play a positive, smart and an intelligent role of a true 'Muslim nation' to calm the two parties down..... We don't need fight between the ummah....just understand the plan of the corrupt enemy...they want Muslims to fight more n more with each other n they want to weaken the Muslims to a hopeless extent...
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Mar 26, 2015 09:55pm
Why Can't Arab's fight their own mess, we got enough in our plate.
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Mar 26, 2015 09:56pm
@M. Saeed Awan what a shameful argument. Since Pakistanis work there does that mean we take part in their wars? Haven't we learned anything?
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Mar 26, 2015 10:00pm
Enough is enough. "Say no to Yemen Adventure"
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Mar 26, 2015 10:01pm
Saudi Arabia cannot & should not be left alone at all. When ever they require Pakistan's services it should be available.
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Mar 26, 2015 10:03pm
Misplaced priorities. Please put your own house in order and then worry about others. And please don't involve religion into your personal interests. It has nothing to do with Islam.
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Mar 26, 2015 10:06pm
Pakistan should not get involved in " someone else's" fight. Lesson learned from involvement with US in Afghanistan should be more than enough.
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Mar 26, 2015 10:09pm
It would be Pakiatan's biggest mistake to fall in Saudi Arabia's trap. We have our internal matters to handle. We should not enter into a war which has nothing to do with us. We have had enough damage fighting an American war in Afghanistan. Dear politicians! Learn lessons from past.
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Mar 26, 2015 10:13pm
That is why we need a visionary leader, the one who is above petty personal benefits and not only thinks for his nation but can also see beyond the current events, into the future and behind as well, at the string-pullers. By diving into the regional conflicts without giving it much thought is like jumping into the quicksand. Have some sense, my dear politicians!!
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Mar 26, 2015 10:20pm
Just say no. There is no point in chasing someone else's demons when you have your own, courtesy of them
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Mar 26, 2015 10:26pm
No we should not get into this mess.
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Mar 26, 2015 10:28pm
This is really pathetic. Stop it right now. This is not our problem and should never be. Saudis are tasting their own medicine like we are in the form of Taliban. Stay out of it.
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Mar 26, 2015 10:29pm
We have plenty to chew at home and stay out of any other international conflicts. To the readers: This whole middle east turmoil has begun to look like what happened before the second world war!! Scary....
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Mar 26, 2015 10:30pm
@Mansoor when you take their money, you make their problems your problem. simple as that.
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Mar 26, 2015 10:32pm
Learn some lesson from Turkey.
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Mar 26, 2015 10:35pm
This is what the Pakistani public should be protesting against! wake up people. stay out of this coalition!
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Mar 26, 2015 10:37pm
@Sajjad. Haider or do we??
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Mar 26, 2015 10:40pm
friendly advice to our neighbour not to get involved directly in such wars! may be moral support is o.k.!
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Mar 26, 2015 10:44pm
First of all after reading all the comments below I don't think any of you understand what is going on if the government and the Army decide to enter into this conflict they would do it after consulting with each other There are a lot of lifes going to be lost but I think this will be the only time everyone will get together and the elements that are creating problems internally might also give up doing what they had started.
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Mar 26, 2015 10:45pm
Pakistan should protect KABBA and other important religious sites and leave Saudis at their own.
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Mar 26, 2015 10:46pm
decision has already been made, these are delaying tactics in the
form of psychological warfare with the Pakistani public,
Anyways Pakistan should join the coalition against evil, and we
should never forget the favors bestowed by Saudia on our poor
nation, a friend in need is a friend indeed.
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Mar 26, 2015 10:48pm
It will be a blunder to join Saudis who are nobody's friends. Also if Hothis decided to take revenge than the security system in Pakistan is currently very weak to protect ordinary Pakistanis.
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Mar 26, 2015 10:50pm
payback time
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Mar 26, 2015 10:53pm
What has it got to do with us, a tactic to divert attention from the ongoing operation, it will cost us too much even more than when we entered the Afghan war. Common people like us can understand this is not for us, why can't the rulers try to get the situation, I think it is more to do with keeping the personal stakes protected. If we do this the whole nation will pay for it as we are still paying for the past mistakes.
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Mar 26, 2015 10:54pm
Time to stop playing hired soldiers. Enough is enough.
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Mar 26, 2015 10:54pm
Should support the Saudis. They are our friends and always support us.
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Mar 26, 2015 10:56pm
Pakistan should fully support Saudi Arabia against Iran's drives to expansion and involvements in other countries.
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Mar 26, 2015 10:59pm
Well read all the comments. Pakistan will join the battle. Then we will have three enemies along our boarder. This is all about Pakistan's Nuclear Bomb, which the world wants to see dismantled. If this happens God for bid I see a third world war or something near to it.
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Mar 26, 2015 10:59pm
Time folks, to come out on streets and to protest against taking part in this war. SAY NO to taking part in WARS PLEASE!
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Mar 26, 2015 11:02pm
Its time that Pakistan should go to reference section and see what happened when they tried to clean other's mess.
Saudi Arabia has enough money to hire a full brigade of NATO forces.
Please please stay away from this war and focus on our own issues.
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Mar 26, 2015 11:03pm
Nawaz Sharif should travel to Iran at once and try to find a peaceful solution to the problem.
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Mar 26, 2015 11:07pm
This is not our war unless we make it ours and then pay the price. We are already paying for Afghanistan. STAY OUT.
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Mar 26, 2015 11:08pm
We should help in return we should ask their help in freeing Kashmir.
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Mar 26, 2015 11:17pm
We should certainly support S.Arabia every step of the way because of the holy places. BUT, we should not get involved militarily in any conflict. This is not the time.
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Mar 26, 2015 11:21pm
@Faraz
Stop living in a dream world; remember what is your GDP; Pakistan has enormous problems to deal with. Let US and Saudis deals with it.
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Mar 26, 2015 11:22pm
Yemen is destabilizing faster than anybody thought. If the Houthi rebels take control of Yemen this means they will be at the border of Saudi Arabia. At the same time they will be at the door of other gulf countries (UAE). This is an alarming situation as it is going to effect Pakistan as well. Those Pakistanis working in middle east will be affected as well.
Since we have a very close relationship with Saudi Arabia and UAE we have an obligation to help them in this crucial moment.
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Mar 26, 2015 11:26pm
We should think about it thoroughly before we decide. I hope Pakistan stays away from it.
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Mar 26, 2015 11:27pm
@shuaib --Exactly.
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Mar 26, 2015 11:35pm
@shahdab KSA will grant you nothing In return. Rember they have already bought you for 1.5 billion. Now you are obeying the master.Also , forget Kashmir.
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Mar 26, 2015 11:41pm
Stay out of it !!!!
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Mar 26, 2015 11:42pm
It's surely a trick to pull Pakistan into another chaotic mess. It's a set up.
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Mar 26, 2015 11:43pm
Are they willing to get involved with us on the issue of Kashmir?
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Mar 26, 2015 11:45pm
By reading most of the comments,it seems tension is growing between Sunis and Shias in Pakistan. It would be a big Mistake of our government sending our forces to Yemen, when the War would be over we would see new Badge of Jhaddis in Pakistan,which we already have. People who are mentioning Favours of Saudis what have they done, giving their Zakat for using Pakistan.dont forget Favours of Iran as well.
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Mar 26, 2015 11:46pm
@Rizwan : How does it affect Pakistan? Let Arabs fight and sort it out. Decision making should come from the common man on the street and the Army Jawan whose life will be sacrificed. What difference will it make to Sharif and Sharif? They won't be fighting. All this to protect one man?
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Mar 26, 2015 11:47pm
calm down guys, decision makers are more wise than us anf they understand the situation.its
the real time to show alliance with saudia.
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Mar 26, 2015 11:47pm
Shouldn't this decision be placed before the National Assembly ?........or is the N.A. a body that comes alive only when its own existence is threatened or when their perks and privileges have to be raised.
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Mar 26, 2015 11:48pm
@Muhammad Ali : please stop glorifying, We are a economically weak nation and simply cannot afford any wars.
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Mar 26, 2015 11:50pm
According to media reports from KSA, Pakistan has already joined the offensive and is offering ground troops. General Raheel is a hero of the Muslim world. Let's hit them hard.
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Mar 26, 2015 11:51pm
Where were Saudis and Nawaz, when Jews were killing innocent people in Gaza. What about AlAqsa MOSQUE when the mosque was Bombarded by Infefels, then there was not a single word from the Custodians of Holy land
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Mar 26, 2015 11:52pm
Entering into this latest misadventure in the Middle East will be catastrophic for Pakistan. Pakistan is not a super power. Apart from the immorality and illegality of the Saudi assault on Yemen, already in turmoil, Pakistan will come to grief if it enters the fray even indirectly. It simply does not have the military, economic, social and political capital to avoid destruction and disintegration if it makes the Himalayan blunder of entering into an unwinnable in the Middle East.
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Mar 26, 2015 11:52pm
@Mansoor Probably you have forgotten to write "don't".
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Mar 26, 2015 11:55pm
It will be the biggest blunder of Pakistan's foreign policy if Nawaz Sharif decided to join Saudi Arabia. We need to bring our house in order and don't need to get involve in a power struggle between two Islamic Countries. We can play a role as a mediator instead of supporting a military action.
There is no danger to the integrity of Saudi Arabia. Pakistan shouldn't and must be a part of the criminal gangs in middle east.
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Mar 26, 2015 11:58pm
Not at all a good idea.
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Mar 26, 2015 11:58pm
Why not Pakistan to support Houtis of Yemen and our neighbour Iran? This is the time to shape up our foreign policy.
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Mar 27, 2015 12:00am
Any threat to Land of Islam must be given with full blow. Pakistan is representing Islam and must lead with its leadership role in the region.
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Mar 27, 2015 12:01am
It would be a huge mistake if PM Nawaz in order to return a personal favor endangers the country by participating in this war. This is NOT Pakistan's war to fight and they should stay clear of it. History of other countries, even the strongest ones, shows that getting involved in other people's (read country's) war is a big mistake and takes decades to come out of.
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Mar 27, 2015 12:03am
We should better focus on our issues. Why should we fight for Saudi monarchs who have done little good. This can also be very dangerous for our own national stability.
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Mar 27, 2015 12:04am
The sitting arrangement of PM and Army Chief side by side tells us of what is wrong with Pakistan! period!
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Mar 27, 2015 12:08am
General Raheel please use your Brain don't get involved in this Mess. The Respect you have earned will be gone if you make this Blunder. Nawaz is doing this for his Personal gains.
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Mar 27, 2015 12:11am
Why fight for monarchy? How are they legitimate and why not focus on clearing the mess we already have in our home.
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Mar 27, 2015 12:12am
How mean is that, instead Saudia's come out and support Pakistan against Taliban, they are asking us to help them in Yemen.
We have enough and that is enough !!
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Mar 27, 2015 12:17am
Rent a soldier. Money goes in personal bank accounts. Thieves
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Mar 27, 2015 12:22am
We cannot leave our Saudi brothers in such occasion without standing by them. Pakistan and Saudi are one nation and one country
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Mar 27, 2015 12:23am
trade off for favors availed from Saudia. our politicians can sell anyone and military under their control is no exception. let's see
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Mar 27, 2015 12:24am
This is fun!
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Mar 27, 2015 12:29am
Mr. PM, Please note that Pakistanis are not Arabs. Please take care of your country first; Do not create the mess to interfere in this clash.
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Mar 27, 2015 12:36am
If money is good,why not?
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Mar 27, 2015 12:36am
Why should Pakistan fight for Saudis ?
I do not think they are worth dying for.
Pakistan needs to sort its own backyard first.
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Mar 27, 2015 12:42am
On the one hand is a tiny tribe called Houthi and on the other the whole of Gulf region and the world at large Definitely, it is high time Pakistan supported the cause of the majority.
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Mar 27, 2015 12:44am
@Zak Pakistan will commit a suicidal mistake to soak itself in this mess.
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Mar 27, 2015 12:48am
Looking in broader historical terms, this seems like pay back time for what happened in Karbala but again what do I know. What goes around, comes around.
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Mar 27, 2015 12:48am
Friends: I do not know much about the protocols in Pakistan. So, please look at my question in that context. Here, in the photograph, I see the Army Chief sitting besides the PM. Does he report to the PM or the Defence Minister? In the hierarchy, is the Army Chief equivalent to PM?
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Mar 27, 2015 12:48am
Pakistan must stay out of this mess. This is a Arab issue not a Muslim/Islam issue.
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Mar 27, 2015 12:50am
Pak should stay out of the conflict in that regions. Pak is a poor country with massive problems of its own. KSA should be advised to resolve the disputes through dialogue.
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Mar 27, 2015 12:54am
Pakistanis do not need enemies they are making worldwide
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Mar 27, 2015 12:56am
Is anyone listening to what the people want? look at the comments! its a very clear verdict that people of Pakistan don't want anything to do with this conflict.
Leaders of Pakistan - Listen to the voice of your people.
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Mar 27, 2015 01:01am
@AW What are your credentials on strategy expertise?
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Mar 27, 2015 01:06am
Let them join it and see the result in next election. We have had enough wars already. And we have had enough of this. I hope Nawaz would not like to be remembered as another Zia. He is wise enough for that.
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Mar 27, 2015 01:09am
@khurram
It is not offense against Yamen, and in fcat, it is in support of Yamani government and against the rebels. You need to set your priority right. KSA will win with or without the support of Pakistan. Houti storm is temporay.
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Mar 27, 2015 01:21am
Latest is that Hadi has fled the country. Let Yemen deal with its own internal problems. No need to expand the conflict.
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Mar 27, 2015 01:37am
This is why Saudi has been investing so much in madrassa education, so that when they will need to protect their family (Saudi tribe), Pakistan will stand up for them. No other reason.
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Mar 27, 2015 02:01am
Stay away from that mess.
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Mar 27, 2015 02:15am
This "special relationship" of Pak-KSA sounds a trouble. Have a look at Israel-US relationship. That isn't working out so well for US.
Point being? Stay away. Interfere only and only when our interests are at stake.
DO NOT even THINK about supporting!
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Mar 27, 2015 02:54am
We are free to control our choices
but we are not free to choose the consequences of those choices!
The consequences for such adventure have never been good.
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Mar 27, 2015 02:54am
Why is parliament bypassed on such a critical issue - where are champions of democracy? Whats the different between Zia deciding to get involved in Afghanistan and Nawaz deciding to get involved in Yemen?
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Mar 27, 2015 02:56am
Pakistan must send its army and air force to support the Saudis instead o all this
lip service.
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Mar 27, 2015 03:08am
It is a difficult situation for Pakistan. Our national interest should be put first and seek advice from international community.
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Mar 27, 2015 03:12am
It will be a recipe of disaster.
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Mar 27, 2015 03:17am
@atif
How can you say that? They are our brothers, you should go and help them. Its your moral responsibility.
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Mar 27, 2015 03:37am
We should not participate.
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Mar 27, 2015 03:40am
Sometimes you have to stand with your allies even if you don't agree with them completely. So that they stand with you in your hour of need.
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Mar 27, 2015 03:41am
pakistan must take part and at least help out the Pakistanis that are there to get back home safely , I was brought up in Yemen , and my father is currently in Sana , I pray for all my friends there and my father to return back to pakistan safely .
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Mar 27, 2015 03:54am
Pakistan plz take part , help them or atleast help the Pakistanis there to get a safe passage home . I was brought up in Yemen , and my father is currently in Sana . I pray for my friends there and for my father .
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Mar 27, 2015 04:36am
Where is Imran Khan and Sardari? They have nothing to say about this?
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Mar 27, 2015 04:39am
It is not in Pakistan's interest to involve in this war. Pakistani forces are already over committed.
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Mar 27, 2015 04:45am
There is no UN mandate. Stay out. Extinguish your pin fires first.
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Mar 27, 2015 04:45am
Pakistan should not get involved in this war.
We should remain neutral in this civil war and try to mediate an end to hostilities and negotiate for peace
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Mar 27, 2015 04:46am
Pakistan can act as a mediator and Peace Keeper. Pakistan should act quickly to defuse the situation and save the Ummah
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Mar 27, 2015 05:05am
Saudi Arabia is the group goes on the 10 in the Middle East and Central Asia (which includes Afghanistan and Pakistan.
No to sending troops. This is not in Pakistan's national interest.
End corruption and you will have no need to beg.
Look at Vietnam, Turkey and all the other proud nations that have stood up to tyranny without begging and are successful.
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Mar 27, 2015 05:07am
First take care of your own country.
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Mar 27, 2015 05:12am
It is USA's , Israel's and India's consipiracy to involve Pakistan Military in never ending war in Yemen and to pit Pakistan against IRAN.
Any well wisher of Pakistan will Advise Pakistan Army to refuse to participate in this War since so far S. Arabia's territorial Integrity is not attacked. On the Other hand, S. Arabia is attacking YEMEN. This attack, unless sanctioned by UN resolution, is against violation of Territorial integrity and sovereignty of YEMEN whatever be their internal situation.S. Arabia has the right to protect its borders but not to attack neighbouring Country.
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Mar 27, 2015 05:18am
Pakistan with KSA all the way .
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Mar 27, 2015 05:21am
Time to forfeit Saudi debt. They have asked us to get involved else our all weather relationship will wither away.
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Mar 27, 2015 05:28am
Pakistani's has under stand what 1.5 billion donation from the friendly nation. I Hope Pakistan security forces are not mercenaries
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Mar 27, 2015 05:28am
NO WAY ...'any threat to Saudi Arabia’s territorial integrity would evoke a strong response from Pakistan'. Saudia beheading Pakistanis by dozen without fair trial...hundred languishing in jails without fair trial.
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Mar 27, 2015 05:29am
" Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif asserted that any threat to Saudi Arabia’s territorial integrity would evoke a strong response from Pakistan."
Yup, you are right Sir. Look at the response above.
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Mar 27, 2015 05:29am
Would they do the same for Pakistan?!!!
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Mar 27, 2015 05:31am
Nawaz Sharif will be conducting a poll in Raiwind and will conclude that overwhelming majority is in favour.
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Mar 27, 2015 05:36am
Pakistan cannot even defend its own sovereignty there is no point to get involved in such adventures.
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Mar 27, 2015 05:43am
That is the difference between India and Pakistan. India will not get involved, they never did for Iraq wars or any proxy wars except when there own interest is at stake. Indians are not stupid. Pakistan shares border with Iran, we do not need another enemy. Do what Turkey did to US for second Iraq war. That is to go to parliament both house get it rejected from there, they are the people's rep. By looking at the comments 99% are not in favor of this adventure. There may be hundred arguments against and only one for it, that is where are we going get our next dole out!!!
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Mar 27, 2015 05:55am
Pakistan is caught between the devil and the deep sea. If it helps KSA then civil war in Pakistan is almost guaranteed. If it does not help then .....
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Mar 27, 2015 06:00am
Why Muslims want to fight with each other?Why?
I can understand if you hate India. But why fight within? Glad that Muslims in India are peaceful...to each other as well as to other religions.
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Mar 27, 2015 06:08am
It is a fact now that West do not want to send their children and die in the Middle East and the people in the Middle East have to do their own fighting. So the rich Arabs can not rent anymore, from the West, now they have to turn to local market. It is good for the average person of the region that they can get rid of few more dictators, they will go to Europe in their Estates. Pakistan has to make up its mind where it stands. It is time to make a deal with these guys.
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Mar 27, 2015 06:12am
So that what the deal he made in SA. First show cold shoulder to calm Pakistani Nation and then try to emotionally black mail people by these statements. The way I see is this that SA is the aggressive country in this conflict and our Armed forces should stay clear of this conflict.
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Mar 27, 2015 06:21am
Nawaz Sharif is very quick to make more enemies for Pakistan like we don't have enough already.
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Mar 27, 2015 06:23am
Dear PM could you please first control the deteriorating law and order situation in our homeland and offer support to others.
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Mar 27, 2015 06:26am
We have way bigger problems Do NOT intervene. Our Army is already serving in 2 provinces. Wake up you Foolish Government and say No. These politicians should send their kids and daughters if they are very desperate.
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Mar 27, 2015 06:27am
Pakistan is going to be in serious trouble. Iran knows knows the true colors of Pakistan. Instead of siding with the SA, Pakistan could have become a mediator.
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Mar 27, 2015 06:27am
The statement is very important. This conflict in the Middle East is good for the average person. They will learn more about each others in war. All who will fight have the same common economic and social injustice at home. They will learn why we are fighting and for what. They will understand the corrupt politicians, in Pakistan, and no law and order, anywhere.
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Mar 27, 2015 06:53am
Dear NS way to go! The threat to Pakistan never evoked any strong reactions till General Shareef decided to be the man!! Wow talk about lack of priorities!!
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Mar 27, 2015 07:08am
Say no to war and UN peace keeping force is enough to solve problems in Yémen.After endangering familles in a war,we May be creating so many desperate people and it Will be irréversible actions.Send a team of diplomats to yemen to talk with houthis.They Will accept it rather than your force.
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Mar 27, 2015 07:27am
time for Nawaz to pay back the $4,billion brotherly help provided earlier. Now do you know the reason!!
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Mar 27, 2015 07:31am
i see..
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Mar 27, 2015 08:15am
Just for the sake of thousands of Pakistanis in Yemen earning their bread and butter for their families Nawaz should stay way from this ill advised adventure. He should remember that he is the prime minister of Pakistan and is answerable to their people and not an concierge to wealthy sheikhs.
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Mar 27, 2015 08:18am
NO....
Did Saudis help us ever in War on Terror ?
Did they help us in locating Bin Laden ?
Did they ever give any statement on Kashmir ?
Why Saudis need our help ?
That's why we should politely decline them - this will cause MORE problems for us.
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Mar 27, 2015 08:23am
Pakistan first plz.Be brave and say No.
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Mar 27, 2015 08:30am
No, Don't do it. Like the majority of the commenters here have said, we have problems of our own. I believe people of Pakistan need to come out on streets to stop NS from this and make a strong statement.
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Mar 27, 2015 08:45am
@usman plz the UN is a big joke
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Mar 27, 2015 08:49am
I see Iranian Agents active in this forum. Pakistan should and will play an active role in Yaman.
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Mar 27, 2015 08:58am
@Fuad Don't be a mercenary! ! For few billions, you will let's your citizens get butchered!!
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Mar 27, 2015 09:16am
As if we haven’t suffered enough from our indulgence in the Afghan war and are not bearing the brunt of constant terrorism in the country, that we desire to indulge in another proxy war. Wonder what has been offered in return ?? Oh no but were doing it for the sake of Muslim brethren right... were doing for generations to come right ... were doing it for children of Pakistan ... were doing it to uphold the integrity of the arms right... I had expected some sense from the forces at least but guess the offer was too lucrative for all.
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Mar 27, 2015 09:16am
Pakistan should not involved in Yemen case, it will create internal issue, which will be historic mistake.
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Mar 27, 2015 09:30am
Would the elected Parliament have any say in the matter.
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Mar 27, 2015 09:55am
Bad idea!!
We should stay out of this or be ready for another decade of extremism.
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Mar 27, 2015 10:40am
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif asserted that any threat to Saudi Arabia’s territorial integrity would evoke a strong response from Pakistan...........Why, what it has to do with us? Was Saudia defending Pakistani borders in its wars? Integrity of Saudia and defense of Kaba are two different things. Here there is no threat to Kaba. Let us stay out of Muslim vs Muslim. Saudis mistreat your manpower and take them for granted as slaves and you Nawaz Sharif.....It ios not for Pakistan, it is for your safe heaven. Please do not do it
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Mar 27, 2015 11:07am
Mr. Prime Minister stay out of this mess! Sort out the mess these two parties have created and are creating on your soil!
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Mar 27, 2015 11:27am
Pakistan should avoid this proxy war! we have too much in our own plate.
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Mar 27, 2015 11:36am
Please do not drag Pakistan foot in this deep quagmire. Once we are in there will be unending misery for Pakistan and its people.
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Mar 27, 2015 12:03pm
No matter what the public opinion is, Nawaz Sharif will send troops. Its pay back time for his comfortable stay in SA during Musharaff regime
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Mar 27, 2015 12:11pm
Pakistan shall safeguard the holy land of KSA and ensure its territorial integrity, we are proud of our leadership. We feel proud to be a strong nation.
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Mar 27, 2015 12:15pm
Pakistan must not participate in any offensive campaign on any country, however, if rebels march towards KSA or there is any internal uprising that threatens the peace of the Holy land, then Pakistan should intervene and defend.
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Mar 27, 2015 12:30pm
The Saudi's should ask Iran for help, not us. Perhaps they are interested as they refer to each other as "brothers".
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Mar 27, 2015 12:35pm
I really can't understand the need of Pakistan to meddle in other countries' affairs. Let's mind our own business and stick to the agenda of improving our status. Let us also not unnecessarily irritate Iran.
If it comes to a conflict with India, none of these so called friends would be there to assist us. So JUST STAY AWAY
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Mar 27, 2015 12:35pm
Clean up your own backyard first Mr. Prime Minister!
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Mar 27, 2015 12:39pm
Direct action against any group in foreign country may annoy some of our friend countries. Saudis gave 2billion to Pakistan in aid. I was speculating why was S. Arabia so generous for us, but now every thing is crystal clear. Honourable PM Sahab first set your home in order then think about others. Whatever public of Pakistan say against it, but their will surely be action against rebels in Yemen by our forces overtly or covertly.
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Mar 27, 2015 12:45pm
@Khan, A.M
Both are made up of Sunni Muslims.
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Mar 27, 2015 12:50pm
@Zak
Best joke of this year so far. Please put more and more.
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Mar 27, 2015 12:56pm
Better to be a mercenary rather than a beggar. Pakistan needs money, and earning it would be more respectable than asking for humanitarian aid. If you can actually export something go for it.
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Mar 27, 2015 01:01pm
In no way we should be involved in this conflict. We have done enough dirty work for other. It is not Nawaz relation with Saudi Arabia. It is Pakistan VS Saudi Arabia. We should try to mediate to solve the problem and not become part of the problem
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Mar 27, 2015 01:29pm
It would be great if the threats to our own country could evoke a similar response from this government!
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Mar 27, 2015 01:31pm
This could blow up and lead to Iran/Pakistan war. May be its all a set up to just do that. Kill two birds with one stone. Be very cautious and always remember the words "AF/PAK problem", where AF part has been resolved but PAK part is pending. So let Iran and Pakistan fight and solve both issues. Think about it Mr. PM.
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Mar 27, 2015 02:46pm
"Threat to S Arabia will evoke strong reaction from Pakistan", can I ask why?
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Mar 27, 2015 02:52pm
For God's sake stay away from there conflict, just flashback the history. We have over own enough to settle.
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Mar 27, 2015 04:01pm
There is no threat to Saudi Arabia, the threat is to the Saud family. Do not mix the nation with the ruling family, they are two different entities.
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Mar 27, 2015 04:23pm
Pakistan must support Saudi Arabia at all costs.
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Mar 27, 2015 04:23pm
Pakistan's only choice is Saudi US Pak alliance.
It must join in!
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Mar 27, 2015 04:46pm
Pakistan will not participate in conflict that divides Muslim Ummah: Khawaja Asif,
While PM's statement is pretty clear that he wants involvement. Good going PM.
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Mar 27, 2015 04:49pm
Pakistan is already paying a huge price since SA is funding terrorists organisations and madarasas who have killed thousands of innocent Pakistanis. However, Pakistan can send its assets to fight along with Saudi army.
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Mar 27, 2015 04:55pm
Yemen should approach UN for intervention and then Pakistan can opt to be part of a multinational force. US had more sense to go this way by creating ISAF and involving NATO in Afghanistan. We are not sending our sons to KSA to fight someone's personal tribal war.
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Mar 27, 2015 05:00pm
let's fix our own house first
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Mar 27, 2015 05:08pm
Yemen should approach UN and then Pakistan may opt to join the multinational force. US had more sense to create ISAF and get endorsement for NATO from UN for entering Afghanistan to serve their own purpose. We are not sending our sons to KSA to fight someone else's tribal war.
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Mar 27, 2015 05:16pm
Iran and Saudi Arabia both have become a real problem for rest of the Muslim world.
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Mar 27, 2015 05:24pm
If Pakistan Involved in Yemen there is No exit Way!!!!!!!
Where as Pakistan Have a good chance to Play a vital role to resolve this issue Because we have Good relation with Iran and Saudi rather then participating in this War !!!!
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Mar 27, 2015 06:11pm
This statement is a joke. Just tell me what Pakistan will do? Pakistan can not take care of its own borders and people let alone defending Saudis.
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Mar 27, 2015 07:03pm
We must participate. I firmly believe in times of need KSA will also stand with Pakistan. And Yes I beleive in General Raheel Shareef. Whatever he decides is the decision of all Pakistanis.
Long Live Pakistan.
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Mar 27, 2015 08:55pm
@Tranquil
What India has to do with this? India doesn't take billions of dollars of aid money from SA. India has amazing relations with Iran and Indian foreign policy makers are smart enough to effectively manage relationships with Iran, SA and Israel without participating in any war.
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Mar 27, 2015 09:15pm
Dear all friends i am in favour of Pakistan to take part with saudi arabia against yemen ground and airforce operation.
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Mar 27, 2015 09:38pm
@Erik Yah dragging Pakistan into another war is in favour of ISRAEL , AMERICA and KSA..to weaken Pakistan more and more
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Mar 27, 2015 10:11pm
Pakistan must involve in this issue because "a friend in need is a friend indeed". If we will not help our brothers in their time than on our time they will stay away from our help. Saudi Government always help Pakistan in time of need and a trusted friend
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Mar 28, 2015 01:53am
We don't participate in this war because ,we have more problems and the other that the saudi peoples and their govt not care of pakistani peoples here in saudia , they have a lot of money and bring their army to solved this evolotion ,,,
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Mar 28, 2015 03:43am
its a great and mature decision of PM Nawaz Shareef,
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Mar 28, 2015 03:55am
@salman sorry salman army does not give orders to the P.M . It's the other way around.
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Mar 28, 2015 07:39am
Should provide all the help to the Saudis and the GCC Nations, for they have withstood the test of time when we needed them.
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Mar 28, 2015 07:47am
@Factual lolz why would iran intefare in Balochistan? Pakistan never followed any policy to destabilize iran. But Saudi arabia is a well known enemy of iran.
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Mar 28, 2015 08:14am
Yeah, lets open up another front of confrontation.*shaking my head in disbelief*.
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Mar 28, 2015 09:37am
When was the last time when Arab countries committed to Pakistan's territorial integrity?
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Mar 28, 2015 09:41am
Pakistan shouldn't be dragged into this, If Pakistan wants to become a next Syria then feel free to get involved into this.
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Mar 28, 2015 11:13am
Dear Umar,
Today, you do not side with Saudi Arabia, tomorrow who would help you when you have to counter your own Houties- who already have been positioned to be launched soon after Yemeny Houties get stable in Yemen
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Mar 28, 2015 01:03pm
Imran Khan is correct. Pakistan should not get involved in other countries fight as we have our own problems to deal with.
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Mar 28, 2015 01:34pm
@ZAK Pak is a poor country with massive problems of its own
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Mar 28, 2015 05:21pm
They havn't learnt lesson from Afghan war. Please spare my country.
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Mar 28, 2015 07:09pm
I hope we learn the lesson from past and focus on Pakistan.
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Mar 28, 2015 08:01pm
No, Pakistan SHOULD not get involved in it.
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Mar 28, 2015 08:08pm
@Usman : stop begging for God sake have sone respect for your country, "Bad Habit die Hard!" At least try. You try to earn some dignity. Look at your neighbor years of war did not & never ask for money, they are way more dignify people then you guys are!!!
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Mar 28, 2015 09:00pm
I think the time has come for world's most powerful (militarily) Islamic nation to play its role in bringing order to the chaos of Islamic world.Pakistan should lend its might to Saudi Arabia and allies and bring peace to Yemen.This one action from Pakistan will make it a leader and arbitrator of Islamic world.It shall also put on leash the expansionist ambitions of Iran.
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Mar 28, 2015 10:49pm
For heavens sake DO NOT get involved in another war. We have our own problems to deal with!
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Mar 28, 2015 11:44pm
@Amir
brother, this is another trick to get Pakistan involve and divert from current situation & focus, for God Sake, please handle issues without Pakistan. let us focus on our core issues.
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Mar 28, 2015 11:47pm
should not we say goodbye to Saudi Arab and Iran and request them not to involve in our issues, because these two countries are supporting groups in Pakistan for their own objectives. proves are there that they have provided funds to religious groups.
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Mar 29, 2015 12:05am
@saqib hahaha gud one. Where do get these from?
This is what should be called Chutzpah!!
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Mar 29, 2015 06:47am
I advise Pakistan government, we must behave.House of Saud is not under attack. Do not be a party.
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Mar 29, 2015 07:15am
It is much better to chill out and and resolve the differences, proxy war in Pakistan will destroy the country already on fire.
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Mar 29, 2015 07:47am
@Faraz fully agree with you. Pakistan being important Muslim country should get involved against these Iranian backed houthi terrorists.
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Mar 29, 2015 08:10am
Pakistan should help Saudia and other Muslim states in taking out terrorists from Yemen. Iran should be told to stop funding terrorists organisation in Pakistan and Middle East. Iran has close relationship with India and together they are creating problems in Balochistan and KPK. Iran was never a friend of Pakitan since Mullas came to power in 1979 and ever since they are trying to export their brand of revolution to Pakistan and other parts of Muslim world causing backlash from other groups.
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Mar 29, 2015 02:17pm
@Altaf can you please enlighten me since when we are "important Muslim country". Please wake up buddy, no one takes us seriously.
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Mar 29, 2015 02:22pm
@Factual What you wrote everybody knows. Any firm sane and workable solutions you have to offer, please feel free to do so.
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Mar 29, 2015 02:26pm
@Muhammad Ali Our country is Powerful? How? Which way? Economically? Education wise? Industry wise? Socially? Wealth wise? Militarily? ( by having few nukes we don't become Powerful). Think.
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Mar 29, 2015 02:28pm
@raza Buddy, I have lived in Saudi Arabia and they consider Pakistanis to be doormats. Insulting but factual it is.
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Mar 29, 2015 04:57pm
@Sunil Those Pakistanis must be criminals, murders and hence beheaded. That's Saudi rule and no one is exempted.
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Mar 30, 2015 12:10am
Houthi is a Shia movement.... one such movement needs Muslim worlds attention ISIS..... I think it is a bigger threat...... Saudi Yemen and Pakistan.... what are you doing about it?
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Mar 30, 2015 03:50am
This is why a person who has a CONFLICT OF INTEREST should never be elected as a PM. He found a sanctuary there, built business and received $1.5 Billion. How can anyone think he can make independent decisions in the best interest of Pakistan?
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Mar 30, 2015 04:23am
Actually, Pakistan shares (not brotherly ) but father/son relations with S.Arabia :-)
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Mar 30, 2015 04:25am
Pakistan is an Islamic nation and should participate in S.Arbia's war. After all its a question of Islamic brother hood. Best wishes from an Indian.
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Mar 30, 2015 07:25am
@Erik, yes of course
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Mar 30, 2015 08:36am
Seven monarchies and one military dictatorship are bombing Yemen to restore its democracy.
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Apr 01, 2015 11:31am
If Pakistan is keen to defend sovereign borders, have them send an equal number of troops to defend the Saudi border against the Yemenis, and to defend the Yemeni border against Saudis.
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Apr 01, 2015 01:00pm
Please Nawaz Don,t Accept for war Invitation from Saudi Arabia,we already have our country much problem u mast take care for Your Country and don,t see always money you know very well no warranty for our life so please please we are requested you follow for your country problems not another country problems you not one off true Muslim this world much Muslim so please do your job good .
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Apr 01, 2015 02:29pm
Why Saudi Arabia is not involved in philistine War and the help them. Why they are not get the help from Pakistan against Israel. Its all Propaganda of Israel and Other countries who is against Muslim world
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Apr 01, 2015 02:32pm
Please not accept invitation from Saudi Arabia and give the proper attraction on our border with Afghanistan and India.
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