Pakistan moving at a greater pace against terrorism: Kerry
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NEW DELHI: US Secretary of State John Kerry said Pakistan had made progress in the fight against extremism in recent months, but urged Islamabad to push harder against militants hiding within its borders as tensions with neighbouring India rise amid more violence in the disputed region of Kashmir.
“It is clear that Pakistan has work to do in order to push harder against its indigenous groups that are engaged in extremist activities,” Kerry said on Wednesday, the second day of a visit to India.
Kerry said the United States had made it clear to Islamabad that it needs to act against groups such as the Taliban-linked Haqqani network and Lashkar-e-Taiba that are suspected of operating from Pakistan to launch attacks against its neighbours India and Afghanistan.
“In fairness, the Pakistanis have suffered greatly from terrorism in their own country,” Kerry said. “All of us need to be supportive and also understanding of how difficult it is to take it on step by step.”
Without elaborating, he added: “I believe that in the last months progress is being made and the Pakistanis are moving at a greater pace.”
The United States accuses Pakistan of not doing enough against the Haqqani militants. Pakistan denies this.
The Pakistan Army launched military operations in 2014 in the troubled North Waziristan region, which is said to be the base of the Haqqani group.
Kerry said on Tuesday that Islamabad should not feel isolated by fresh talks that are planned between the United States, India and Afghanistan next month in New York. The last time such trilateral talks were held was in 2013.
“My hope is that Pakistan as a country is not isolated by this but is encouraged by this,” Kerry said. He said had spoken to Pakistan's Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif about the need for his country to deprive any group of “sanctuary”.
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Aug 31, 2016 02:21pm
Rightly said
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Aug 31, 2016 02:24pm
Cut it any way, the message is clear....Do More
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Aug 31, 2016 02:30pm
Simply put "Do more!".
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Aug 31, 2016 02:35pm
OK, Appreciate our efforts by reinstating CSF and doubling the amount.
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Aug 31, 2016 02:36pm
Eliminating all kinds of terrorists (good, bad and ugly) will enhance peace in the neighborhood and help Pakistan make progress in other economically beneficial areas.
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Aug 31, 2016 02:35pm
we don't need you any more
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Aug 31, 2016 02:37pm
Kerry said on Tuesday that Islamabad should not feel isolated by fresh talks that are planned between the United States, India and Afghanistan next month in New York. The last time such trilateral talks were held was in 2013.
We do not care, without involving Pakistan and China nothing will be achieved, these talks will remain just talks and nothing on ground .
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Aug 31, 2016 02:43pm
Pakistan should not listen to America
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Aug 31, 2016 02:46pm
No need to tell us!! We have the wounds to prove it..
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Aug 31, 2016 02:50pm
Truth be told, its been a while since I dont even care what these Americans think, say or do!
We have our own country and we know better.
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Aug 31, 2016 02:54pm
@Zak Sir totally agreed no talks can bear any fruit without taking Pakistan, China in confidence as weather USA like it or not both the countries are reality of region and nuclear power. Unfortunately India is falling in trap of USA just out of fear of China and USA has nothing at stake in the region as USA uses and abuses and then leave the region in flames and it is matter of History and History repeats itself. It is time for the country of region like China, Pakistan, Russia to ink more closer collaboration and involve the countries like Iran, Afghanistan and Central Asia and be well prepared for chaos in very near future
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Aug 31, 2016 02:57pm
We don't need any advice. We are doing what is in the best interested of Pakistan.
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Aug 31, 2016 03:01pm
@Farhan Hamid Right Pakistan First! Salute Gen Raheel Sharif. True son of a soil.
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Aug 31, 2016 03:03pm
@Chinto Did he came to Pakistan to advice you??
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Aug 31, 2016 03:03pm
Mr kerry is right.Pakistan is speeding up its effort to derail terrorism from its soil & will continue to do so in future to make the world a safe place to live in.
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Aug 31, 2016 03:07pm
Discussions at any forum or level are an exercise in futile if Pakistan is sidelined.
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Aug 31, 2016 03:07pm
@warshah Sir he advised to Pakistan directly and every Pakistani has right to react and comment. His speech seems all focused on Pakistan at least what we can see from news
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Aug 31, 2016 03:10pm
The balancing act is not working for Mr. Kerry. We have gotten over you, you should also get over us.
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Aug 31, 2016 03:12pm
Double standard. Why not asking India and Afghanistan to stop sponsoring those who are doing terrorists activities in Pakistan and mum about such activities in pakistan. No other country in the world paid the price as Pakistan does.
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Aug 31, 2016 03:15pm
@warshah ...He is advising us from the house of our enemy,and every Pakistani has a right to reply,who are you to question?.
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Aug 31, 2016 03:16pm
If Pakistan wipes out extremism, its not just good for India but the whole subcontinent would be a paradise. the beauty, rich culture, traditions, people...wow! crossing border like in the ancient times would be fantastic. let our future generations enjoy the whole subcontinent
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Aug 31, 2016 03:17pm
A few words of encouragement in patronising comments. Pakistan has suffered immensely. I just hope and pray that Pakistan becomes a soil free of violence because peace is all that we want. We need to proposer for ourselves and for future generations.
But Mr Kerry, why no harsh words for New Delhi's ruthless approach towards Kashmiris?
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Aug 31, 2016 03:22pm
Pakistan has to be extremely careful of the American-Indian-Afghanistan nexus. I think Pakistan has done well so far; current policies are showing results against terrorism and warding off the animosity and hegemony of India.
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Aug 31, 2016 03:23pm
@thegeneral Sir what a wishful thinking to have vacations at Dul Lake and trips to Taj Mehal but pin the blame where it belongs. It is Pakistan who suffered at the hand of unholy nexus of USA and India. This concept of non state actors was sponsored and supported by USA to counter USSR in Afghanistan and then left whole region at war and went back to great sleep only to be awaken suddenly in 2001. Pakistan was left on her own to clear all the mess created by USA.
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Aug 31, 2016 03:24pm
@Faiza cause that"s internal matter of india dear!
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Aug 31, 2016 03:25pm
@Moeed, karachi Agree with your views.Best comment so far.
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Aug 31, 2016 03:28pm
Indian PM Modi visiting Vietnam on 3rd Sept. and G 20 Summit in China on 4 Sept.
then in mid Sept. attend NAM Summit.
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Aug 31, 2016 03:27pm
dont dictate!!!!!!!!!!
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Aug 31, 2016 03:29pm
@rohit Great going sir internal matter of India disputed with Pakistan and China lol. This Kashmir has forced India to do what India kept on refusing for last 70 years even BJP led government refused. USA did not mention Kashmir and gained what USA desperately wanted from many years. Kashmir has power no matter it is internal matter of India
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Aug 31, 2016 03:31pm
Confused Americans!! Do more, push hard, making progress, blah blah!! They themselves don't know what they want. One thing is clear, Americans want to push the planet into WW 3 due to help its fledgling failing economy.
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Aug 31, 2016 03:34pm
It is time for Pakistan also to join US, Afghanistan, India group. Then once can see, the development and security of this region. In a friendly atmosphere it will be very easy to resolve all outstanding issues. Only handful of people wanted the tension to remain.
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Aug 31, 2016 03:35pm
Americas balancing act has gone too far, they are no longer credible on the world stage. They need to get their act together, take sides and show some spine...
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Aug 31, 2016 03:41pm
Pakistan is doing more to eliminate terrorist from the country which the world sees now it is the turn of India to stop killing innocent people of Kashmir.
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Aug 31, 2016 03:40pm
@BK Sir thanks for your heartiest invitation to join the group but sorry we do not need we know what to do and we have already made substantial progress. We know how to stabilize Afghanistan only waiting for destabilizing actors to end their part. This region will be all peaceful and integrated for sure but it will be China, Pakistan, Russia, Iran, Afghanistan and Central Asia as India is set to sail with USA.
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Aug 31, 2016 03:44pm
@IMTIAZ ALI KHAN You ppl never salute democracy. Its the cause of all ur sufferings.
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Aug 31, 2016 03:46pm
US will not stop their reiteration of famous "Do More".. They interrupt in each and every matter of Pakistan, give advice on each and every minor issue as their duty, why they don't talk about voilence in occupied Kashmir, which is much greater problem than terrorism now a days???? What a hypocrisy!
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Aug 31, 2016 03:51pm
We do not care Kerry's advice and praise from our hostile neighbor's house.
Without involvement of Pak&China, talks will remain only talks. No positive results will be come.
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Aug 31, 2016 03:51pm
@rohit: Kashmir is a disputed territory recognised by united Nations. It is not an internal matter.
And no dear - please.
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Aug 31, 2016 03:58pm
@warshah Nope he came to India to advise Pakistan, and we Pakistanis have a right to give reply to his 'mighty piece of advice'..
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Aug 31, 2016 03:59pm
MR. Kerry, you are keeping Pakistan in isolation by not inviting. What kind of silly statement is that?
Do more to control gun violence in US, that is killing people on a daily basis. There is no good or bad gun!
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Aug 31, 2016 04:01pm
American and Pakistani interests in the region are almost entirely divergent now, so it really doesn't matter what Mr. Kerry says or thinks about Pakistan's actions. Pakistan must act only to safeguard its own national security.
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Aug 31, 2016 04:00pm
What surprises us Indians most is given Pakistan's friendship with US they had a common goal. Both enjoyed great equation for many years. Now the citizens of Pakistan too are tired of terrorism. US wants to eliminate terrorists so you are on the same page. Yet how come you ended in the opposition camp with China?
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Aug 31, 2016 04:01pm
Mr. Kerry, please note that Kashmir is NOT part of India. The Kashmiris are asking for referendum on freedom. Under the UN resolution Pakistan is party to it and have moral responsibility to provide material help when Indian forces kill civilians.
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Aug 31, 2016 04:05pm
@rohit That's not an internal matter.. Kashmir is a disputed territory and kashmiris are fighting for their basic human rights and their freedom, they just demand a plebiscite, but you people are trying to suppress their voices, why??? Because you people clearly know their vote will be for Pakistan..
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Aug 31, 2016 04:06pm
@Nomi Goraya 100 percent correct analyses. Along with Mr Zak as well. My feelings exactly. Be ready.
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Aug 31, 2016 04:10pm
there is a difference between terrorism and Freedom Fighter. kashmirise are fighting for there Land.
Right now USA is supporting & weaponize Kurd Separate forces in Syria against DAESH so called ISIS. USA should also call them terrorist and don't have to support them USA had old Policy of using local peoples for there interest.
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Aug 31, 2016 04:12pm
@Nomi Goraya Well said
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Aug 31, 2016 04:13pm
Balancing act!!
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Aug 31, 2016 04:14pm
@Alla Bux ..Correction does much, but encouragement does more. it is merely and encouragement..
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Aug 31, 2016 04:15pm
Looks like US want to withdraw completely and will give change to India to clear their mess.
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Aug 31, 2016 04:18pm
@Nomi Goraya afgan government doesnt favour pakistan. Iran is more a friend of india than of pakistan, this even pakistan government knows. Russia is a strategic allay of india and has huge defence deals going on with india. Wake up from dreams brother. Due to huge indian economy, russia and iran will definetly side with india and not pakistan.
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Aug 31, 2016 04:18pm
@Raja farhat Abbas exactly so sir.
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Aug 31, 2016 04:27pm
@Fried Chillies Sir this is what you think that Pakistanis enjoyed and gave very cordial relationship with USA. Reality is that they were never friendly as most of Pakistani very rightly think that for USA it is her interest which are core important no matter it comes at the cost of other so called friend. So if you think we enjoyed and have common goals you are misinformed. Rather most of people were tired and fed up with this ever demanding so called friendship and this was echoed in USA congress as well and is clearly evident in any protest rally in Pakistan. About China we were always friend and now we have taken a sigh of relief that USA parted way so we both the countries can work in peace. We did not join China we were always friend with China I hope USA will be able to convince India his new friend not to interfere in the internal issues of countries of region so that peace and stability may come to region
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Aug 31, 2016 04:28pm
@Iftikhar Husain what is pakistan doing aganist LeT and JeM and their leaders. Please let us know
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Aug 31, 2016 04:33pm
@Raja Sir forget those were the stories of Past. USA and Russia will work togather it seems like dream as I dream that I will have picnic at Dull lake lol. Afghanistan government is hostile to Pakistan we know it was even at the time of 1947 but we always had very cordial relationship with Afghan people even there was total free movement of people between two countries before India landed in Kabul. About Iran it was USA who was not allowing us to have economic relationship with Iran now we are making lot of progress towards revival and enhancement of trade ties. If it is the bigger economy to choose then Iran will definitely side with Pakistan as it will give it access to China. So sir situation is changing now it is your time to live according to new realities
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Aug 31, 2016 04:36pm
How about Indian terrorising Kashmiris & Pakistan ?
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Aug 31, 2016 04:37pm
lines are drawn and Kerry is reading a script from his Indian hosts.
Whilst ISIS and TTP continue to have a sanctuary in Afghanistan...how can USA have the audacity to lecture Pakistan on terrorism?
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Aug 31, 2016 04:39pm
@Raja, What is hurry? There is still time.
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Aug 31, 2016 04:40pm
Yes, yes, ok -But what about Indian occupied kashmir where 86 kashmiris have been killed , 1,500 wounded, 700 blinded, hospitals full , curfew on, kashmiris imprisoned in their own homeland-all due to foreign Indian occupation army.
Any comment, any views, anything ?
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Aug 31, 2016 04:47pm
@Rohit - No, not "internal matter of india". When your own state minister has said "Kashmir is a bilateral issue" then why are you still in denial?
http://www.dawn.com/news/1280500
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Aug 31, 2016 04:47pm
Who cares what the US thinks Pakistan will act in self interest only no need to pay attention to what these people think
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Aug 31, 2016 04:48pm
Yeah do more on your side
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Aug 31, 2016 04:49pm
Mr.Kerry seems to be very optimistic person. Sometimes imagining to be living in some wonderland gives us relief.
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Aug 31, 2016 04:50pm
@Harmony-1©Sir give Indians little room to digest the realities they are little confused
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Aug 31, 2016 04:50pm
What have the NATO forces done in Afghanistan to reduce terrorism?
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Aug 31, 2016 04:50pm
@Nomi Goraya good at least you understand what is a dream , now lets talk about the reality, Chaman border is closed for last 2 weeks or so..that tells you the relationship with afgans, as far as Iran is concerned they will connect to China through afganistan ( china is already working on a rail line to afganistan ) and iran and the whole world has seen that how pakistan can close borders when it desires , so forget about connecting any one with china.
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Aug 31, 2016 04:51pm
@Nomi Goraya I agree to your statement that it was not friendship. Yet what is the difference in what both the countries want! Both want peace. India wants the same thing and probably China too. One third if not half the world population and also natural resources reside in this region. We have everything to gain nothing to lose yet we are at loggerheads. While someone smarter than us wants peace to exploit resources, spread business.
One request no sir please...We are both Dawn readers holding an opinion and exchanging views. Have a good day
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Aug 31, 2016 04:52pm
They'll never accept what we have achieved yet, rather encouraging us.They should teach their beloved Indians stop funding those terrorists. After long time there forces did'nt clear terrorists frm Afghanistan and pressing our forces "TO DO MORE"
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Aug 31, 2016 05:00pm
Pakistan has gone all the way against it but what about you-and your apprentice-India?
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Aug 31, 2016 05:12pm
@ali Sir Border will be opened tomorrow and borders are not controlled by people they are controlled by governments and i have conceded that Afghan government is not friendly with Pakistan. We are working for effective border management and travel regime with Afghan government and for sure we will reach to some solution. About Iran always remember that it is their Ayotullah who has tight grip on all affairs of Iran and you can listen in his sermons what he thinks about Pakistan and its people and most important they are our neighbor so after lifting of sanctions trade will definitely increase. There is no comparison of trade routs via Toorkhum and Chaman to the long and inhospitable road via Iran and we know China is working and we are very closely working with China to implement economic integrity of friendly neighbors of region
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Aug 31, 2016 05:16pm
@Fried Chillies Sir thanks for nice wish across the border and I agree we have nothing to loose and why we are at loggerhead answer is very simple you will get annoyed as most of my Indian friends do it is KASHMIR and only KASHMIR we have to find some solution good or bad but we can not move forward without it. All the troubles and terror in the region has roots in that conflict. So as long as that issue is not resolved it is either you or us game and whole region is bound to suffer.
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Aug 31, 2016 05:19pm
@Nomi Goraya Love your comments, question is who create this mess and still creating
in middle east. and asking us to clean.
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Aug 31, 2016 05:22pm
Let's forget India and Afghanistan and start developing our own country. We need to be financially free from everyone. We need to concentrate all of our efforts to stand on our own feet. When was the last time India had to take a loan from world Bank or any other country. We love comparing ourselves to India , fortunately there are other options other than armed forces. We need to be a financial force, everything else just follows!
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Aug 31, 2016 05:30pm
The fact of the matter is that USA started terror phenomenon to defeat USSR and punished Pakistan for its use by all means. Now USA Israel and others have great role to rule Muslim world by divide and side by side weakening Russia and China. Pakistan, Iran turkey can play a role to established non puppet regimes in west Asia and Afghanistan to have axis of peace with China and Russia on supportive role.
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Aug 31, 2016 05:31pm
@Nomi Goraya let's also agree for the sake of dialogue that Kashmir is an issue and a historical one at that. So progress will be slow because an agreeable solution has to be fed to the population to avoid backlash.
Practical thinking says we can't stop our daily lives in our individual homes because there is unrest in the region. Even when we have someone sick at home we assign someone to give it all the love and care, yet go out in the world to earn our livelihood and make progress.
Let's assume you disagree to my above statement and insist on no Kashmir no talks, where does that position take Pakistan? As a nation you must gain something from taking a stand right
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Aug 31, 2016 05:34pm
Afghanistan does not concern India and India has zero leverage there, just terrorist safe houses for TTP. Pakistan needs to pursue offensive defense strategy to sort out the hostile elements
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Aug 31, 2016 05:38pm
American, Indian and Afghanistan nexus will be disastrous for the region as well as world peace.
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Aug 31, 2016 05:39pm
@Zak - None ..he dare not say anything against India....thats the power of a string economy
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Aug 31, 2016 05:41pm
Mr. Kerry should better ask India to stop state terrorism in Kashmir, instead of pointing finger towards Pakistan. Its a pity how people turn a blind eye towards truth for the sake of minor economic benefits.
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Aug 31, 2016 05:40pm
@rohit Kashmir is not an internal matter of India. Clearly not since Kashmiris celebrate Pakistani Independence Day and declare August 15 a black one. Truth hurts
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Aug 31, 2016 05:41pm
@Ikram you are aware indian is one of the single largest recipients of foreign aid - more so than Pakistan ever was. Right?
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Aug 31, 2016 05:42pm
The US, India and their allies need a lecture on Kashmir and the legal status of liberation movements in the books of International law or they can read and refresh their knowledge on the subject by reading the book titled, The status in International law of national liberation movements and their use of armed force. By Edre U. Olalia...
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Aug 31, 2016 05:49pm
@Muhammad Kashif not minor economic benifit, Correct the facts!!!!
The 7th Biggest economy by GDP,3rd biggest Economy by Purchase Power. 4th Largest Military Power.. Above all the Fastest growing economy in the world... Who on this world will not dream of Friendship which the Elephant who is conquering the World economy
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Aug 31, 2016 05:51pm
@Fried Chillies Sir I agree that Kashmir is historical issue and time will take to reach to some settlement to avoid the backlash of masses but first thing we have to start and I am all sure that solution must be win win for both countries. Now about your latter part how can we keep relationship between the two countries hostage to the dispute?
For discussion sake I agree and Pakistan extended his hand towards India and Kashmir was made little out of focus but where it ended? Sir who is supporting TTP and sheltering it? Who is supporting and funding ultra nationalist movement in Baluchistan? Just have a look at the statements of Indian and Pakistani counterpart in last few months and decide yourself. India is interfering in Baluchistan to counter our stand on Kashmir so where so ever we go we have to face this reality and that is Kashmir. What stand we will take on Kashmir that is distant thing first we have to sit togather.
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Aug 31, 2016 05:54pm
@knco Sir US needs India not for economic needs of her but to keep her presence to check growing influence of China. Obviously you have right to think the way you like
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Aug 31, 2016 05:55pm
@the fake ZAK Sir wait and watch sooner or latter you will hear the great slogan made in USA DO MORE.........
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Aug 31, 2016 06:02pm
@Muhammed Ali UK I understand that Pakistan has suffered and still suffering wounds at the hands of terrorists. What Pakistan needs to do is to neutralize these terrorists who inflict that wounds to not only Pakistan but neighboring countries also.
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Aug 31, 2016 06:03pm
@Raja We will let you know as soon as we will get news India has taken any action against TTP, BLA, BRA who are operating with support and funding from India. USA can forget to mention their names but you can not discriminate between good and bad terrorist
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Aug 31, 2016 06:06pm
@Parachinari it sure hurts and a solution will be found that is agreeable to those hurt. But being angry and thus hurting someone is one thing and dreaming of maintaining independence while surrounded by three nuclear armed nations, a unstable Afghanistan and being landlocked is not a dream but a wild thought. Apples, walnuts, water and seasonal tourism doesn't enable a nation maintain sovereignty.
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Aug 31, 2016 06:10pm
@ Dr. Ramesh Sharma Sir thanks for concern for our wounds and pain but Pakistan is wounded by the nexus of USA and India using Afghan soil than more than anything else. TTP which has slaughtered thousands of Pakistanis is funded and supported by India on Afghan soil. All the Bloch insurgents openly accept support training and funding by India on Afghan soil and proof of it is arrest of your commissioned officer in Baluchistan and independence speech of Indian PM. Realities remain realities and if USA and India do not want to accept time will force them to accept sooner or latter
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Aug 31, 2016 06:09pm
I believe US needs to worry more about Afghanistan and Iraq which are the real hub for terrorists. Pakistan should only focus at our own interest.
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Aug 31, 2016 06:11pm
@Nomi Goraya , India never indulge in any terrorism anywhere. Any activity by India is always only counter action.
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Aug 31, 2016 06:13pm
@Faiza Hi No Dear, Kashmir is not in United Nations' List of disputed territory. Also Another fact is Pakistan signed Shimla Agreement, where it is agreed that Kashmir matter of Kashmir is between India and Pakistan and is not an international issue. You cant take Kashmir issue to UN, else you might had already taken that to UN.
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Aug 31, 2016 06:16pm
@Nomi Goraya I hear you.
My limited knowledge of Pakistan says it was and is a manufacturing hub for textiles, leather goods and sports equipment. In fact a leader in some of the above fields both in quantity and more importantly in quality. Since China manufactures for global consumption does it not/will it not impact Pakistan.
CPEC will give both Pakistan and China access and efficient route to neighboring countries. But with China's size and scale of manufacturing what will be Pakistan's gain besides collecting transit fees? There might be frugal gains in building a logistical supply chain and a transport related ecosystem. But the bigger gains of actually being a maker will be denied. So in the event of any regional disturbances if countries opt out of that route there will be a shortfall in revenue. Do you see a consistent assured gain for Pakistani people?
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Aug 31, 2016 06:16pm
@Fried Chillies Sir to be all the features you mentioned are what makes Switzerland it is landlocked and neighbor of few of very powerful countries of Europe and its economy is driven by tourism and related things off course banking is also one but it is independent and tourist den of all Europe. Switzerland means Europe sir it is matter of perception and our thinking and if we are ready to think that Kashmir is for Kashmiris then rest all can be worked out
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Aug 31, 2016 06:20pm
@Picasso our answer is jf-17 thunder block 2 and 3 also su-35, nuclear submarines
nuclear arsenal, shaheen one 2 and 3, also raad and more to come, so please stand up
we do not need any bodies advice, we are waiting for cpec,
pehle PAKISTAN
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Aug 31, 2016 06:22pm
Terrorism in all shapes is bad. However, would you mind to put some light on India involvement in Baluchistan province of Pakistan, extra ordinary presence of Indian consulates near Afghanistan and Pakistan border. When you talk about Hafiz Saeed, (I am not supporting him) please do talk about Kulbhushan yadav also. This is the right time, since you are in Delhi you can talk about it. Then only Pakistani people will feel that US is neutral and not singing a song which is pleasing only Indian ears while you are in Delhi.
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Aug 31, 2016 06:27pm
@Fried Chillies Sir if it is all about CPEC we are looking Gwadar as a new Duabi in making or Singapore both of the mentioned countries are solely on trade route and facilitate the trade which in return governs their economy. On the other side CPEC is not just a road which will connect both the countries it is combination of projects most important of them are energy related projects which will end the crippling energy crisis of Pakistan and help to bring down the cost of production due to cheaper electricity. Then comes the infrastructure which is backbone of any country all the vital road and rail links will be improved and we are looking for 200Km/h rail speeds by the end of next year. Then comes security China is a permanent member of SC so if both the countries will be integrated it will help to safeguard Pakistan interests and also this project will bring less developed areas of both the countries in mainstream
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Aug 31, 2016 06:28pm
You talk loose. We don't give heed to americans telling us what to do and what not to do.
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Aug 31, 2016 06:31pm
@Nomi Goraya So you think once Kashmir is settled everything will be normal?
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Aug 31, 2016 06:32pm
@Nomi Goraya all the best to Pakistan while it embarks on this journey. May the people reap fruits of prosperity in peace
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Aug 31, 2016 06:35pm
@Basit Ali I am all sure as settlement of Kashmir means recognition of both countries to each other and that will start new chapter of relationship between the two countries which never existed due to Kashmir.
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Aug 31, 2016 06:36pm
Don't worry Mr karri pakistan will start a great war against terrirost just waiting to build it's economy little bit your all desires will be full fill in that case it's very clear who is after all this terrorism
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Aug 31, 2016 06:40pm
@Sudhanshu Swami Sir you have very precise information about the conflicts but no matter you want to deal it according to UN or Shimla Accord it is not internal matter of India and India must be consistent about its statements. Sir what you think is status of Shimla accord after Siachen Aggression of India?
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Aug 31, 2016 06:42pm
@sbk so you are conceding to this fact that India funds and support TTP and ultra Bloch nationalist to counter Pakistani Aggression ?????
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Aug 31, 2016 06:43pm
@Nomi Goraya For Kashmir problem to get solved the idea proposed by Gen Musharaff seemed the best. But for that India has to agree but it does not look like in near future that is going to happen. No country in the world has spoken a word about Kashmir.
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Aug 31, 2016 06:53pm
@Nomi Goraya , So, in the first place, you are conceding that Pakistan is the aggressor.
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Aug 31, 2016 06:57pm
@Basit Ali Sir I totally agree as Musharaf solution was win win for all the stake holders in Kashmir that is India, Pakistan and Kashmiris. Does it really matter if no one speaks for a legitimate and real cause? As the time is passing the world is becoming more and more volatile and ignored problems and suppressed groups can explode with unimaginable force. For people like us these are 80 people who have lost their lives but for Kashmir these are 80 families do you think they will move on as no one is ready to listen to them? Those who lost their site do you think they will move on as no one is paying attention to them they will live all the life we can not think and how they will react no one knows. To this point Pakistan is acting wise as despite the allegation and accusation by India reality is that Kashmir issue and its movement is indigenous and one day or the other India has to sit with all stake holders to settle it. There is no else way to peace and stability
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Aug 31, 2016 06:58pm
@sbk Sir I quoted your words as you said that India acts to counter and neutralize
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Aug 31, 2016 06:59pm
Mr. Kerry's statements has nothing new. Usual "Appreciate Hard work","Do More" etc. No mention of Kashmir and human rights violations there. No mention of Indian sponsorship of terrorism in Baluchistan.
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Aug 31, 2016 07:06pm
For all those who are disappointed at the statements from Kerry, they only need to remember that only a few months ago Haqqania Education got bid funds from the govt.
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Aug 31, 2016 07:16pm
@Amarnath Lol height of ignorance sir on your part this funded seminary has no link with the proscribed Haqqani network
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Aug 31, 2016 07:21pm
Thanks Mr John Kerry for your kind comments towards Pakistan efforts to curb terrorism, as we know Pakistan is the only country who so far has suffered more than 80000 persons which includes LEAs,armed forces,civilians,women & children,and had several times declared it's policy that no terrorist activity whatsoever towards any neighbor will be allowed.The uprising in Kashmir is an indigenous action purely by Kashmiris,which obviously US understand,and that's why US maintains that India & Pakistan should have talks to resolve it.
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Aug 31, 2016 07:23pm
We have given away our destiny to be controlled by others. We have found our biggest enemy and it is ourselves. We need to make a sincere introspection of our priorities. Lets blame ourselves first and create a society that will be prosperous for the next generation. We messed up our lives. Lets not mess up our children's lives.
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Aug 31, 2016 07:25pm
@Nomi Goraya actually that is the madrassah where the Haqqani network leader Jalaluddin Haqqani was educated.
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Aug 31, 2016 07:25pm
Keep Pakistan on diabetic food and let others enjoy the best of best. As long as Pakistani leaders dont look above self benefit Pakistan will not progress and will continue to tske dictation
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Aug 31, 2016 07:27pm
@Nomi Goraya I see how concerned you are!
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Aug 31, 2016 07:29pm
Standing in front of American and Indian flags Kerry has made the statement as if to convince Indians that Pakistan has paid the heavy price in the fight against terrorism. How thankful one can be - a talking point of success of our foreign policy under Mian Sahib.
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Aug 31, 2016 07:30pm
@the fake ZAK 'dare' , now that's a babu stepping out of line. But the babu got it in private. See events in few weeks on Kashmir.
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Aug 31, 2016 07:38pm
@Nomi Goraya I would love it, if India did
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Aug 31, 2016 07:37pm
Before the "onset" of terrorism, we still had tensions in the region. Were they all because of Pakistan?
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Aug 31, 2016 07:45pm
@Vimal I am confused what you will love if India did it? Can you explain a little
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Aug 31, 2016 07:47pm
Charles de Gaulle, president of France, famously said , "There are no friends among nations but common interests "- Problem with Pakistan is , we can't differentiate between friendship and common intersts. US used Pakistan from the days of Ayub Khan till today. Zia enthusiastically got us involved in the war against Russians in Afghanistan, Musharraf made us paid mercenaries , paid watchmen on our western border. Having achived their goals, Americans found a common interest with India mainly a deterrant block against China. All we can do is remind Americans like a dejected , disappointed lover, ' Once you were our in love with me '
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Aug 31, 2016 07:48pm
@Nomi Goraya
good abbreviation ... from where you imagined these?
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Aug 31, 2016 07:52pm
@GHANI K very nice analysis and what an awesome end that once we were your love lol. Sir but USA had more bitter divorces than any else countries in the World and a small disagreement that we USA job on our free will as I think USA did not give choice and After Zia Pakistan did not do USA service as per her demands as well
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Aug 31, 2016 07:55pm
@Nomi Goraya , Supporting our country is patriotism; but supporting the truth requires sill more courage. And, whatever you may say outwardly, your heart knows the truth who is the real problem creator.
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Aug 31, 2016 07:56pm
Thanks Mr.Kerry. Tell this to our Indian friends as well. When you go to India you say something that Indians want to listen to. And when you come to Pakistan, you use a different tone and language.
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Aug 31, 2016 08:02pm
@Zak we don't need money, other countries in neighbourhood are poorer and more in need. Give it to them as charity.
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Aug 31, 2016 08:04pm
@Zak "these talks will remain just talks .."
I'm sure you don't no meaning of "just talks" between Us, India and Afghanistan.
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Aug 31, 2016 08:10pm
@Fati Sir everyone knows what is meaning of talks between USA, India and Afghanistan enjoy them as mostly they are for enjoyment
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Aug 31, 2016 08:13pm
@Nomi Goraya , Enjoyment is better than perpetration of violence.
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Aug 31, 2016 08:16pm
@sbk Sir agreed but charity begins at home lets start with Kashmir
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Aug 31, 2016 08:18pm
@Nomi Goraya Sir, I absolutely agree with you.
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Aug 31, 2016 08:32pm
Earlier the pace was 1 mm/decade. Now it is 1.1 mm/decade
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Aug 31, 2016 08:34pm
@sbk Sir I am not ultra patriotic at all rather I am very critical about policies of my country and in International relationships it is not heart which matters they are determined by realities on the ground. If you look at all the issues from international prospect and not as an eye of Indian who is currently standing with USA you will realize that time has changes and so the problem makers are. Except Indians all are very clear that growing ties of USA and India are to counter China which are going to do no good for the peace and stability of this region and to do this favor for USA India is assured greater say in Afghanistan and mum response for Kashmir.
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Aug 31, 2016 08:43pm
America's diplomatic language should not be taken seriously - America's diplomatic policy is to keep both India and Pakistan happy but keep their hegemony in both countries at the same time.
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Aug 31, 2016 08:49pm
@wise man Sir even then change is positive and direction is PEACE in the region marred with brutal killings and hostile neighbors who are hell bent to sabotage any peace movement I think this is great progress
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Aug 31, 2016 09:00pm
@Abdulla Hussain most of the siblings of past and current rulers are settled in West doing roaring businesses. But they do not invest in Pakistan financially, diplomatically or politically. Their only aim is making money in the name of Pakistan.
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Aug 31, 2016 09:04pm
Pakistan what have you been doing for the last 15 years ?
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Aug 31, 2016 09:07pm
Don't show it as you are doing so much. You are clearing your own misdeeds. Still you are not 100% clear for the future!
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Aug 31, 2016 09:13pm
@Nomi Goraya Sir, We request you also to join us in the reconstruction of Afghanistan. You know how much they have suffered and in what status their country remains today. Just like us, they also have one life only. Let us bring peace in that country and happiness in their face.
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Aug 31, 2016 09:18pm
In the broader view, afghanistan has fallen into a trap, they are never gonna see the peace, because 05 nuclear powers US ind pak china russia have difference of interest in this country. They want to push each other away. Pak is never gonna lose themselves against all odds. I see the proxy war converting into real war between pak and india in future, scenario made by US. Its economy will be boost up coz of arms weaponary sale. China may not help pak very much. But it will be crucial for the complete region. Grow up u nuclear powers, discover humanity.
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Aug 31, 2016 09:18pm
@Nomi Goraya Sir, Let us also not support Taliban in their fight in Afghanistan.
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Aug 31, 2016 09:21pm
@sajjad Sir, I see humanity in your words. Let this wisdom prevail in everybody.
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Aug 31, 2016 09:44pm
@sbk Sir who do not want a stable Afghanistan? Do you think it is Pakistan? Sir we are fighting a war which was not ours and it started from Kabul. everyone wants peaceful stable democratic friendly Afghanistan but for that Afghans has to take the reigns of their own country and have to share the powers with all stake holders have to address the concerns of their neighbors. Who will rule Kabul that is problem and you can see it from current arrangement where Ashraf Gahni and Abdullah Abdullah are forced to share power and still there is no Pukhtoon element in power. Pakistan is not supporting Taliban all Pakistan wants that it is better to sit on table and make peace deal as Taliban are Pukhtoons. Sir why you pin the blame of confusion on the part of USA to Pakistan. If Taliban are terrorist why they have office in Qatar? What is significance of that office and why USA is not forcing Qatar to close it? Sir first we have to be clear it is not that simple wish
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Aug 31, 2016 10:01pm
@Nomi Goraya Sir you are trying hard but the world is, unfortunately, smart enough.
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Aug 31, 2016 10:02pm
@enviros 'The uprising in Kashmir is an indigenous action purely by Kashmiris,which obviously US understand,and that's why US maintains that India & Pakistan should have talks to resolve it.'
if the trouble in Kashmir were indigenous, why would Pakistan be required to be involved in talks???
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Aug 31, 2016 10:05pm
@Zak talks will remain talks' and your comments will remain as comments let them do what they think is the option for themselves.We China and Russia are not Allies of US except war on terror mind it.
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Aug 31, 2016 10:13pm
How much more? Is there any limit? More than 100,000 pakistanis has lost their lives
since 2001.
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Aug 31, 2016 10:14pm
Dear Secretary Kerry: Can you talk with India, why Pakistan is accusing India to help
terrorists and other insurgents in Pakistan? If you cannot please tell us that India is exempt from anything?
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Aug 31, 2016 10:30pm
@Zak if nobody invites you for talks that means simply you matter nothing to them.
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Aug 31, 2016 10:48pm
Mr. Kerry clearly said that Pakistan is not doing enough on terrorism. Everyone knows what Pakistan needs to do: curb terrorists who are acting against India and Afghanistan. Don't forget that the US Congress which has started to apply fiscal pressure on Pakistan to get it to act.
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Aug 31, 2016 10:50pm
That's the best he can say to encourage Pakistan to move against terrorists, both good and bad.
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Aug 31, 2016 10:59pm
@Picasso Kashmiris have their basic human rights. They can vote into power a government they want. They have the right to work, earn and live the way they want. Like all Indians they have an opportunity to go work outside Kashmir.
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Aug 31, 2016 11:07pm
You wrote: We do not care, without involving Pakistan and China nothing will be achieved, these talks will remain just talks and nothing on ground.
So you think that by inviting Pakisan and China to table will solve the Kashmir issue when its a dispute, and India is a higher power to say NO.What you gonna do next?
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Aug 31, 2016 11:09pm
After putting the whole world on fire with bush doctrine of with us or against us these jerry, marry and kerry have the audacity to lecture the whole world with do more gayan.
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Aug 31, 2016 11:08pm
India and. Pakistan sit together and resolve when the usa and. Cuba coming closer why not India and. Pakistan?
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Aug 31, 2016 11:17pm
@Nomi Goraya ,, it is not financial clout of China every one is worried about, it is the bully military attitude of China world is worried of.. As on this date with out Indian help US can't stop china..china won't go against India as they know it is mutual destruction
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Aug 31, 2016 11:53pm
it is time, doing more for self integration instead of supporting others to flaming out on its soil.............pakistan should do by own as it wants.
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Sep 01, 2016 12:15am
@Zak CPEC will only succeed if Afghanistan agrees to allow entry of Pakistan and China!! If Afghanistan denies the entry there is no meaning of CPEC!! Then it's a bilateral trade between Pakistan and China!!
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Sep 01, 2016 12:42am
actually, pakistan has done a lot and a number of our soldiers and civilians have paid ultimate sacrifice. I think its time US should do more instead of talking about on CNN etc.
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Sep 01, 2016 12:57am
Fee days ago this guy said that Pakistan is not doing enough and also pointed out that Pakistan was involved in Pathankot attack. They are just playing around and now they have India in their grounds they will play with them too. They give loose statements every week just create more tension between India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan.
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Sep 01, 2016 01:22am
Mr. Kerry. Forcing India on Afghanistan and to some extent Pakistan is like trying to force a circle to fit in a square. The end result will be nothing in both the short and the long term. You can ignore Pakistan when trying to bring peace in Afghanistan and you will still be trying in 2116 without any result. Carry on sir with the same failed South Asia policy as you have been trying to implement since 2001 without any luck.
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Sep 01, 2016 01:25am
Kerry did not say anything about human rights in Kashmir ?
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Sep 01, 2016 01:37am
@Faiz Janjua Then Pakistan should not take money from USA.
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Sep 01, 2016 01:41am
Kerry should tell us why US is bracketing Afghanistan with India, instead of Pakistan which is Afghanistan's next door neighbour. Pakistanis understand the sinister game plan.
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Sep 01, 2016 01:41am
Pakistan is now much wiser and stronger, and can become a game changer when needed. Like any other country , it safe guard's its own intersts.
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Sep 01, 2016 01:46am
@thegeneral If India does justice to the Kashmiris, there will be peace in our subcontinent.
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Sep 01, 2016 01:49am
@Nomi Goraya USA should also convince India to settle the Kashmir problem, which is the root cause of turmoil in our region.
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Sep 01, 2016 01:50am
Do not celebrate yet. You will have to loose a lot after such lip treatment.
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Sep 01, 2016 01:51am
May be Pakistani govt agreed so much in exchange for such statement.
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Sep 01, 2016 02:26am
Action both present and past speak much louder than Mr Kerry's bogus platitudes.
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Sep 01, 2016 04:19am
Time to Put America on the IGNORE button.
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Sep 01, 2016 05:00am
It is shameful that Kerry did not say anything on human rights violations in IOK !
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Sep 01, 2016 08:01am
I dont understand why Pakistan has been made a fighting machine for terrorism. Other countries in this region are being helped to progress in multi fields from defence to medicine to many other while Pakistan is being exhausted all year around fighting a war that never belongef to it. When will our leader understand the plot going on against Pakistan. They will turn Pakistan into a very weak country. We have to come out of stupidity or suffer. Every week we have a guest telling us how to do more to get weaker while defence pact is being singed to make other stronger.
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Sep 01, 2016 08:11am
@sajjad "grow up"...ok, it's obvious you don't understand their mentality...the few,
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Sep 01, 2016 11:25am
@realzak Sir India is high power it is your assumption. India will say NO yes it can but how long? Reality on ground does not change by burying your head in sand. Sooner India wake to reality better it is for region
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Sep 01, 2016 11:27am
@realzak Sir just wait and watch and it will be very clear very soon who matters when we talk about peace and stability in Afghanistan and region
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Sep 01, 2016 06:23pm
A nice message for Pakistan Neighbours!
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Sep 02, 2016 01:54am
Pakistan is not USA's business. So you better stay out of it Mr Kerry. We don't need your feedback, whether good or bad.
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