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Foreign Secretary Tehmina Janjua said Tuesday Pakistan remains committed to its policy of non-interference in the conflicts of Muslim countries.
She gave the assurance during a meeting of the National Assembly Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs which discussed the issue of clearance given to former army chief retired Gen Raheel Sharif to lead the Saudi-led 41-nation Islamic military alliance and Pakistan's relations with Saudi Arabia and Iran.
"The Islamic [military] alliance is against terrorism, not any [specific] country," Janjua said in response to a question by committee chairman Awais Leghari.
She was addressing concerns that Islamabad’s decision to send the former army chief to lead the alliance will complicate the already fraught Pak-Iran ties.
The foreign secretary said Pakistan is making efforts to reduce the tensions between Saudi Arabia and Iran.
"It is difficult for Pakistan to maintain equal relations with both countries but Pakistan will not go against Iran's interests," she assured the panel.
Raheel Sharif will not act against Iran as the head of the military alliance, she asserted.
She said Oman was the 41st country to have become a member of the alliance.
Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) leader Shah Mehmood Qureshi raised concerns that the Foreign Office's (FO) statements regarding the Saudi military coalition are contradictory and said that Pakistan must make careful decisions regarding the Islamic alliance.
He said a tilt towards either side in Pakistan's ties with Saudi Arabia and Iran is not advisable.
Meanwhile, Qaumi Watan Party Chairman Aftab Ahmad Khan Sherpao questioned why Pakistan had agreed to become a member of the coalition without first finding out the aims and objectives of the alliance.
The FO has avoided an immediate reaction to media statements by Iranian Ambassador Mehdi Honardoost who expressed reservations about Pakistan clearing Gen Sharif to lead the military alliance put together by Saudi Arabia.
Gen Sharif is likely to assume command of the anti-terrorism alliance, dubbed the ‘Muslim Nato’, in April.
The government had issued an NOC for Sharif to join the alliance after an understanding was reached between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia on the matter, retired Maj Gen Ijaz Awan, a defence analyst and close associate of the former army chief, had told Dawn.
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Apr 04, 2017 02:15pm
... but alliance members are against many countries.. like SA-Yemen, Bahrain (itself), so on and so forth..
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Apr 04, 2017 02:17pm
This still does not answer why Iran has not been invited to date??
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Apr 04, 2017 02:24pm
A military alliance --- but, not against any country/ threat !?!
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Apr 04, 2017 02:25pm
Let's see and hope for the best.
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Apr 04, 2017 02:29pm
You are incorrect, You need to have approval of the parliament. Your personal opinion does not matter at this strategic international level.
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Apr 04, 2017 02:31pm
Iran will not accept our assurance.
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Apr 04, 2017 02:32pm
Then why they are military alliance
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Apr 04, 2017 02:33pm
THEN WHY CREATED
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Apr 04, 2017 02:35pm
Another unwise and wrong decision by the government. We have no business being part of any foreign military alliances whatsoever. This is a decision with far reaching implications and the government is obligated to present this matter in the parliament for discussion and ratification. How can the government make these major decisions without consent and approval of the nation given that we have a democratic system of governance?
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Apr 04, 2017 02:36pm
what a joke whom u explaining, what was the reason to given detail ? think urself and say which one is correct ? 39 alliance against Iran or not ?
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Apr 04, 2017 02:37pm
Why are you getting into this mess, madam?
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Apr 04, 2017 02:37pm
Why is there any need for this flurry of explanations?
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Apr 04, 2017 02:37pm
Instead moving forward, we are taking steps backward. World looks at us as a war zone and warriors.
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Apr 04, 2017 02:41pm
Now all the state machinery is up to protect a controversial posting.
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Apr 04, 2017 02:41pm
This is ur personal opinion Ms TJ, u r Govt employee, let elected partiament reps decide about Gen NOC and joing alliance.
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Apr 04, 2017 02:46pm
@nuzhat shireen so let them not, when they do business with india do they keep us in mind. they had openly favour india in all incidents over pakistan.
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Apr 04, 2017 02:49pm
Are you in touch with world affairs Ms. Janjua?
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Apr 04, 2017 02:49pm
Can anyone in the govt give a simple example of what a typical engagement will look like?
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Apr 04, 2017 02:50pm
i think Pakistan have to avoid any type of military alliance that cause tensions between one more neighbor. We cannot bear the harsh relations of India then why we are making a threat and thrill form sth else too? considering the National status and economic Status , Pakistan had to tilt back and work inside its boundaries. we are world six most populous country and yet haven't used this human resource for security and other purposes.
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Apr 04, 2017 02:53pm
Convince Iran
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Apr 04, 2017 02:55pm
Why care about Iran so much Iran has only caused us problems nothing else
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Apr 04, 2017 02:57pm
They are all defeated in Syria....bring them all again anywhere.
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Apr 04, 2017 02:59pm
..since when have we to answer to Iran for our foreign policy?
Does Iran care or consult us when they hug India?
...simply a drama out of nothing...
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Apr 04, 2017 03:02pm
Iran should trust us no spy caught in Iran with pal visa but we got one with valid visa
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Apr 04, 2017 03:02pm
"It is difficult for Pakistan to maintain equal relations with both countries but Pakistan will not go against Iran's interests,"
No more evidence is required now that our Govt. is aligned with KSA. Again another suicidal decision same like SETO-SENTO and Afghanistan Wars!
No hope from Nawaz Sharif & Co. because they are hugely dependent on Arabs.
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Apr 04, 2017 03:07pm
"He said a tilt towards either side in Pakistan's ties with Saudi Arabia and Iran is not advisable." Stop your senseless lip service as you know so well a military alliance as it is is not a mere "tilt" for or against any country. NATI IS an alliance of Europe & U.S.A without Russia and the world knows along with Russia that it is not a "tilt" but an alliance of those who are together & against one who is not there. Likewis e "Muslim NATO"being dubbed as it is can not exclude Iran and at the same time claim that it is not against Iran. If this Muslim NATO is against terrorism as is being asserted, why not have Iran there as well ?
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Apr 04, 2017 03:07pm
How can this Saudi Led alliance act, if the acts of terrorism take place in sovereign states? Is this alliance mandated by UN or OIC to engage in an act of combat with terrorists, for instances, if takes place in Yemen, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Lebanon, Iran or any other state? In my opinion, this is simply an effort by Saudi Arabia show to the world that they have got considerable influence in the Islamic countries.
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Apr 04, 2017 03:14pm
Just because Shareef wants to payback Saudia for their hospitality to him, he is selling Pakistani interest and pushing Pakistan into peril zone.
Pakistan should know that India and Afghanistan are already hostile towards Pakistan. Only neighbour who was once reliable ally, whom Pakistan (Zia) pushed away to please Saudia and Arab pay masters, Pakistan is now doing everything to push that country further into enemy camp, without realizing that India as well as Afghanistan have every reason to make treaties with Iran against Pakistan, and that would be dangerous situation for Pakistani interest and future.
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Apr 04, 2017 03:19pm
Raheel Sharif will not be taking dictation from Pakistani Govt. so why worry ?
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Apr 04, 2017 03:21pm
It is unfortunate, but our bureaucratic and diplomatic government functionaries have a poor record of providing correct information. Therefore, any explanations are initially always believed to be mere statements at best and actual falsehoods at worst.
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Apr 04, 2017 03:21pm
I'm no expert but I recall Gen(r) Raheel Sharif (RS) talking about how the fight against terrorism needs to be holistic i.e. not just the actual pawns perpetrating the acts of terrorism but also against the backers and supports - be they financial backers, idealogical or political.
My question is how is this alliance going to fight the financial, idealoical, and political backers of terrorism in, say, Saudi Arabia and UAE. I mention these two countries as they are th 'leaders' if this alliance and I'm sure will want to start out but fighting terrorism in totality from their lands as an example that other countries can follow?
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Apr 04, 2017 03:22pm
Iran can not accept such alliance lead by Saudi.
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Apr 04, 2017 03:24pm
Good statement by Ms. Janjua. It's always hard to maintain a middle path and this crucial case is not an exception to it.
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Apr 04, 2017 03:26pm
@Fahim Khan very good point.
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Apr 04, 2017 03:27pm
Afghanistan has been making the same claim from day one that her alliance with India is not against Pakistan but we don`t want to believe them.
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Apr 04, 2017 03:28pm
@Adnan Anwar Iran has been invited to join this coaltion but was rejected. This question should be asked to Iran when most of the Islamic countries are getting together why Iran is denying? There is something wrong, surly.
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Apr 04, 2017 03:29pm
Very poor defense.
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Apr 04, 2017 03:30pm
Iran is one of the most prominent country of Muslim Ummah and plays a vital role in the East and Middle East. So without Iran And without the will of Iran this would create tensions among Muslims thus the Muslim Ummah once again shatter to its crucial stage and world will easily rule over Muslims and cripple the Muslim mind.
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Apr 04, 2017 03:31pm
Bring representative forces from every single muslim country then it would be called islamic alliance, none of muslim countries should fall behind.
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Apr 04, 2017 03:34pm
@bilal well said
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Apr 04, 2017 03:35pm
@Syed zafar kazmi u.s.a I agree ... why they have't been able to sit in a single table and talk about the crisis of Muslims. 39 leaders can give confidence one leader... how fake is this unity? what is the purpose? i suggest a alliance with 40 first instead if military alliance.
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Apr 04, 2017 03:36pm
@AQ But my question is why this military alliance is required now...
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Apr 04, 2017 03:38pm
Negative statement: It is difficult for Pakistan to maintain equal relations with Saudi and Iran! This statement is a proof per se that Pakistan's cordiality towards Saudi will further complicate Pakistan's ties with Iran in future.
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Apr 04, 2017 03:39pm
If iran aint part of coalition then all islamic countries are against iran and this can be directly counterproductive to pakistan as we share a long border with them. Just stay out of any lime light whether directly or indirectly. Just focus on country development. Instead try to be part of euroasian countries.
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Apr 04, 2017 03:39pm
It would be better for the country to get rid of the military alliances before entanglement in international conflicts the Superpowers are preparing for.
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Apr 04, 2017 03:43pm
This is quite comical. A singular comment by tge Iranian ambassador (who doesn't care for Pakistan or its interests) and all hell breaks loose.
Guys, lets put Pakistan first. Work with those who support Pakistan. Certainly Saudi Arabia is at the top of the list. Iran recently signed a multi-million dollar contract with India. Do you think they stopped to think about us? Of course not! Then why should we be apologetic about doing what's in our best interest?
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Apr 04, 2017 03:43pm
Isn't Saudi Arabia rampantly bombing Yemen just for an ousted President?
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Apr 04, 2017 03:45pm
Decades of Petrol and aid. It's a payback time. There is only one top institution in Pakistan and yes you can "bank" on it! The root cause is corruption. This happens when a country is run with aid and loans by its Corrupt political elite, while they plunder its resources. Now you see the govt support, and almost all the polotical parties have tacit consent. I am surprised when one says this is a job for Raheel Sharif n that's it. Short sighted!
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Apr 04, 2017 03:45pm
Well Done!! great lines to read "It is difficult for Pakistan to maintain equal relations with both countries but Pakistan will not go against Iran's interests," she assured the panel.
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Apr 04, 2017 03:46pm
She says ""Pakistan remains committed to its policy of non-interference in the conflicts of Muslim countries""". Well if Pakistan would not play "any" role in conflicts between Muslim countries, what actually is the purpose of this coalition? Perhaps she is trying to please Iran with her statement. But I believe Pakistan rightly joined the coalition and we need not worry about Iran's concerns. One can not please "everyone" at the same time. We need to look at our personal interests first and Pakistan / Raheel Sharif should play a leading role in dealing with conflicts among Muslim countries.
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Apr 04, 2017 03:48pm
@Raja rahim hasan Let me assure you that Madam Foreign Minister is infinitely more educated, responsible, visionary and conscientious compared to the parliamentarians she is answering to. If you think otherwise, we have problems.
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Apr 04, 2017 03:48pm
What a joke...
The whole world knows that Yemen is being bombarded by this alliance for the last 2 years and our foreign is not aware of this fact...
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Apr 04, 2017 03:52pm
@abdullah Absolutely spot on! Some of our brethren have mistaken belief in supporting Ummah - therefore support of Iran is must.
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Apr 04, 2017 03:52pm
Impossible for Pakistan to avoid taking sides. If Pakistan do not join this coalition it will lose
goodwill with 41 countries lead by S.A. which has helped Pakistan time and again. At the same time
Iran is also very important for Pakistan being our neighbor. Actually Iran is not comfortable with Raheel Sharif for him being too blunt to complain to Iranian President about RAW using Iranian soil for terrorist activities in Pakistan. Kulbushan was caught shortly before visit of Iranian President to Pakistan during the tenure of Raheel Sharif. During interogation it was revealed that Kulbushan was using Iran for his activities against Pakistan. We need to handle this delicate situation and assure Iran about its apprehensions.
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Apr 04, 2017 03:53pm
@hasnain ali Iran should also think of these things when signing billion dollar contracts with India. If Ummah is so important, Iran should have participated in CPEC instead. They put Iran first. Now why we care about them?
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Apr 04, 2017 03:54pm
"The Islamic [military] alliance is against terrorism, not any [specific] country,"
It is s a joke because we all know that the Saudis are the number one sponsors of terrorism worldwide
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Apr 04, 2017 03:54pm
What a joke.
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Apr 04, 2017 03:57pm
@nadeem Afghanistan is not a relevant player on international stage. Let her befriend India or Nepal or others. Fact is they are working with RAW to create problems for us in Baluchistan and KP. Therefore they are using the alliance with India against us.
This Saudi alliance is about combating terrorism, not combating Iran. Having said this, Iran is on US State Dept list of state sponsors of terrorism. Now you decide.
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Apr 04, 2017 04:02pm
@nuzhat shireen it doesn't matter.
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Apr 04, 2017 04:02pm
Pakostan has its own untrests and friends. Pakistan can not ask Iran before joining any alliance. Iran never asked Pakistan before joining Indian camp.
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Apr 04, 2017 04:03pm
Yes, our economic ties are with KSA. we cannot keep equal ties with IRAN and KSA. Very rightly pointed out .
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Apr 04, 2017 04:03pm
@waseebi
The purpose for which the coalition is formed, will be completed either a Pakistani General leads it or another.
General Raheel should be considered a better choice by Iran as he has a neutral agenda, having no expansionist policy, like them!!
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Apr 04, 2017 04:03pm
@Princess You are confusing many issues under one umbrella. Yes Saudi Arabia has supported us financially and in many ways over decades. Now they've asked for help. We should help. Not only is it payback time, but it's wise to join the 41 member alliance and seek assistance from them in the case of India which is arming herself to the teeth. We need to have more all-weather friends besides China.
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Apr 04, 2017 04:05pm
@Asim makes sense!!!
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Apr 04, 2017 04:06pm
@Naveen there is no need to convince Iran. Do they convince us before signing agreements with India??
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Apr 04, 2017 04:07pm
Alliance has nothing to do with terrorism it is to keep ruthless Arab leaders or there family in power.
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Apr 04, 2017 04:07pm
@imran khan soomro Our alliance with Saudi Arabia has borne fruit in the past and present. It will bear fruit in the future. What has Iran ever done for us? In fact association with Iran is problematic for Pakistan since they are noted as sponsor if terrorism by USA. We don't want to be on wrong side!
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Apr 04, 2017 04:08pm
Iran we are NOT happy with your strategic alliance with India and hosting RAW agents for terror attacks against Pakistan. Please STOP.
Also, please stop taking Pakistanis to fight your sectarian wars in Syria and Iraq.
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Apr 04, 2017 04:08pm
@Asad hasan few Pakistanis trust Iran more than Pakistan.... which indeed is unfortunate.
Lets LOVE PAKISTAN FIRST.....
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Apr 04, 2017 04:09pm
Since long the conspiracies to divide muslims in to Shia and anti-shia blocks are being hetched. Now these blocks are taking shapes. Both blocks are going to suffer badly if better sense does not prevail.
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Apr 04, 2017 04:09pm
@nuzhat shireen
Lets see if Iran takes our interests into account first.
Cease strategic alliance with India
Condemn occupation of Kashmir and rape and murder of Kashmiris
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Apr 04, 2017 04:15pm
I am afraid the only losers of this alliance will be Pakistan and Raheel Shareef!!
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Apr 04, 2017 04:20pm
Raheel shareef is doing such a great job,
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Apr 04, 2017 04:21pm
Bad move. Pakistan should have not involved in this.
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Apr 04, 2017 04:23pm
It's a very good decision by the government. It's an honor for Gen. Raheel and Pakistan to lead a 41-nation Muslim Alliance.
As far as Iran is concerned, the alliance is formed to fight terrorism and not against any specific country. The other part is, does Iran consult Pakistan before entering into any relations with India? If the answer is yes, then the naysayers are right, but if the answer is no, then why should Pakistan do it?
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Apr 04, 2017 04:23pm
Its Saudi led alliance headed by Raheel Sharif. How Pakistan will ensure what this military will do.
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Apr 04, 2017 04:24pm
How can you do this without even parliament approval.. is that you call a democracy?
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Apr 04, 2017 04:24pm
Now Saudis will raise reservation against this statement.
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Apr 04, 2017 04:26pm
Who is going to pay for this military alliance? Whose Armies will be rented out?
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Apr 04, 2017 04:29pm
It against someone are against you. Only time will tell.
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Apr 04, 2017 04:30pm
@AW the west is.hellbent.on trying.to.destabilise pakistan and u cant see thst
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Apr 04, 2017 04:31pm
KSA is not a reliable friend when time comes they will go against any country who is not in their interest. One should be careful in alliance with such a country,
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Apr 04, 2017 04:33pm
A democratic country would first question Saudi led war on poor Yemen before even considering .
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Apr 04, 2017 04:33pm
Iran should accept its role in mass genocide of syrian muslims then saudia may invite for specific role.
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Apr 04, 2017 04:34pm
Will this coalition disarm Israeli nuclear weapons and remove US military bases from region.
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Apr 04, 2017 04:35pm
@Afzal also saudi and uae have a multi billion dollar deal with india.
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Apr 04, 2017 04:36pm
Just like Arab league never achieved anything concrete this coalition will not as the very members are involved in destroying region and sponsors of terrorists.
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Apr 04, 2017 04:36pm
This is getting annoying now. They must clearly specify the rules for this alliance. I really hope this is same as NATO "Attack on one = attack on all"
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Apr 04, 2017 04:37pm
Even Saudia has given its highest award to Mr. Modi.
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Apr 04, 2017 04:37pm
@abdullah Relax ! Iran-India collaboration is not a military alliance .
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Apr 04, 2017 04:49pm
Why the alliance if not against any country ? The agenda is clear and getting things complicated.
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Apr 04, 2017 04:50pm
Now Iran is forced to make alliance with other countries.
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Apr 04, 2017 04:55pm
@Ths "A democratic country would first question Saudi led war on poor Yemen before even considering ." Which democratic country is that?
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Apr 04, 2017 04:55pm
if Iran is sponsoring terrorism in the middle East then it should worry otherwise they should be cool..
Besides aim and objective is to eradicate terrorism. That a pretty good objective to me I could care less for otherwise thinkers.
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Apr 04, 2017 04:57pm
This is the problem. No unity. So many are against this alliance that it will fail. And the anti-Muslim countries will be happy.
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Apr 04, 2017 04:57pm
@Ths that's a very sensible question my friend who's I would also like to know...
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Apr 04, 2017 05:01pm
Why we Muslims are against Islamic Nato ? Does west opposed to thier NATO. when will you wake up folks
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Apr 04, 2017 05:05pm
@ANIL SAHU that's something else. Pakistan also has yearly trade amounting from $800M to $1B.
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Apr 04, 2017 05:13pm
@Chakrol kan "It would be better for the country to get rid of the military alliances before entanglement in international conflicts the Superpowers are preparing for." You mean it is better for all to stay home separately, while superpowers together prepare an attack on all. Good strategy indeed.
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Apr 04, 2017 05:34pm
@Sans "Even Saudia has given its highest award to Mr. Modi." who is a friend of Iran as well. So a friend of my friend is my friend. That makes Iran friend of Saudi Arabia. What is the fuss about then?
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Apr 04, 2017 05:42pm
You mean military alliance being formed for no reason? When it is crystal clear for what it formed. It is just created to have more hatred in between Muslim ummah.
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Apr 04, 2017 05:43pm
Very well expressed by Qaumi Watan Party Chairman Aftab Ahmad Khan Sherpao: "Why Pakistan had agreed to become a member of the coalition without first finding out the aims and objectives of the alliance?" Seems a corollary of personal relations of Sharifs at the expense of national interest.
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Apr 04, 2017 05:43pm
@Adnan Anwar;
'This still does not answer why Iran has not been invited to date??'
Pakistan Army or Raheel Sharif does not need to answer that, they are not the ones handing out the invitations.
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Apr 04, 2017 05:46pm
This is a decision with far reaching implications and the government is obligated to present this matter in the parliament for discussion and ratification. How can the government make these major decisions without consent and approval of the nation/parliament, given that we have a democratic system of governance?
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Apr 04, 2017 05:47pm
@M. Emad;
'A military alliance --- but, not against any country/ threat !?!'
It is against terrorism and obviously against any country supporting terrorism.
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Apr 04, 2017 05:47pm
@M Bashir Raja... You state that Iran was asked to join this alliance. By whom? When? Please verify and post the link to the invitation. Thanks.
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Apr 04, 2017 05:48pm
@Ths You are right,
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Apr 04, 2017 05:49pm
@Naveen... Convince Iran to do what? Join the alliance? They haven't been invited to the party. We are also invitees so can't go around inviting others.
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Apr 04, 2017 05:50pm
@Truth;
"Why Pakistan had agreed to become a member of the coalition without first finding out the aims and objectives of the alliance?"
What makes you think our Army or general Raheel don't know the aims and objectives of this alliance?
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Apr 04, 2017 05:56pm
What is its agenda??
Who are terrorists according to them??
Why iran is not been included ??
Why its saudi dominant?
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Apr 04, 2017 05:57pm
Military needs money for the new toys. Remaining neutral will get us nothing but high moral ground, something that cannot stop advancing column of Indian tanks, or new Indian fighter jets. In such scenario can we count on Iran to come for our defense? To all of those talking about staying neutral please enlighten us with solutions to this quandary
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Apr 04, 2017 05:58pm
Pakistan has done a great job in turning her neighbors against her by making stupid moves including the one covered in this article.
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Apr 04, 2017 06:00pm
it is an irrational decision,
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Apr 04, 2017 06:01pm
@ZEN... "Who is going to pay..." you ask Zen sb., the leader of the alliance who has the money. And he who pays the piper calls the tune.....
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Apr 04, 2017 06:03pm
Saudi led Military alliance is not against Iran, it is against terrorism!!!!!!!!!
following links suggest otherwise.
Planned ‘North Thunder’ a clear message to Tehran
http://www.arabnews.com/saudi-arabia/news/878206
Saudi foreign minister says Iran main sponsor of global terror
http://www.arabnews.com/node/1056551/saudi-arabia
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Apr 04, 2017 06:08pm
It is an alliance of paid and fight mercenaries against helpless and poor people of Yemen.
For God sake it is important to understand the religious forgery of Saudi kingdom and refrain from killing innocent fellow muslims!!!
Thanks
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Apr 04, 2017 06:11pm
It is easy for any country To release such statements and HARD FOR OTHERS TO ACCEPT IT
INCLUDING IRAN IN COALITION WILL BE GOOD FOR REGION!!!
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Apr 04, 2017 06:14pm
Saudi-led military alliance not against any country: Tehmina Janjua.. Does not make any sense.. maybe it is for ghost country ..or unknown foe or perhaps...They may fight with us, but they don't fight for us. good luck
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Apr 04, 2017 06:14pm
Pakistan and Saudi are natural partners and deep friends. It is an honest statement that we can never have same relation with Iran. Iran is just a neighbor who needs to be managed and kept calm. Nothing more and nothing less.
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Apr 04, 2017 06:15pm
No it is not BUT it is against Muslims. And Iran.
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Apr 04, 2017 06:17pm
Iran is a state sponsor of terrorism. Look at what they have done in Iraq Lebonan and Syria. It's time for stop complaining Change policy and get on board.
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Apr 04, 2017 06:30pm
@abdullah As per you then INDIA - S. A. don't have any business? India has business with almost all these 39 countries. Understand a simple thing that you are comparing economic Vs defense
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Apr 04, 2017 06:34pm
The day Iran supports Kashmir cause and condemns Indian barbarism in Kashmir; the day Iran takes Pakistan into confidence before inking energy deals with India is the day Pak Iran relations can have level playing field. That said, Pak and Iran are neighbors and do enjoy rich cultural similiaries which aren't shared as much as with the Arabs. It's a fine balancing game. Good luck, General Sharif!
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Apr 04, 2017 06:37pm
@nuzhat shireen that's for Iran to decide
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Apr 04, 2017 06:40pm
@Azam The friendship you are referring is between the two Royal families and not between the Saudis and Pakistanis. Go to any Saudi airport and you will see the brotherly treatment.
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Apr 04, 2017 06:41pm
@nadeem in fairness, Iran respects the internationally accepted borders. The spineless ungrateful Kabuli leadership doesn't. We'll deal with them in due time as well
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Apr 04, 2017 06:44pm
@ANIL SAHU no they don't. No country even buys small arms bullets from india. Indias defense industry is mediocre at best
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Apr 04, 2017 06:51pm
To put an end to this controversial issue the best course would be to refer it to the parliament and let the people's representatives decide what is in the best interest of the country and its national interests. Pakistan's diplomacy must have the potential to strike a balance in relations with neighboring and regional countries especially with Iran and Saudi Arabia equally important to us.
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Apr 04, 2017 06:57pm
@faizan farooqi .................. There is not an iota of doubt that this is a mercenary force that Saudis wish to create against Islamic Republic of Iran. It is reprehensible to plan and execute schemes against another Muslim country. I thought Pakistanis and especially General Raheel Sharif were smart enough to keep out of such enterprise.
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Apr 04, 2017 07:06pm
@ASIM iQBAL : For your Information. KSA gave its highest award to Modi from India, not someone from Ummah. So, stop fantasizing about Phantom Military alliances. Economy is the buzz word today. Also don't forget that there are 200 million Muslims living happily and peacefully in India. They are not interested in ummah etc. They want education, health, welfare and peace.
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Apr 04, 2017 07:09pm
@Azad kashmir MCGS Barracuda is an offshore patrol vessel of National Coast Guard Mauritius. It was built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers, Kolkata . India has also supplied light weight helicopter HAL Dhruv to countries like Nepal, Maldivies , Peru for air ambulance service .
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Apr 04, 2017 07:10pm
This is getting interesting.
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Apr 04, 2017 07:11pm
I thought Yemen is a country.
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Apr 04, 2017 07:12pm
Why is she talking on behalf of the so-called alliance? And why not invite all the Muslim countries? SA will not do it since this alliance was a brain child of the USA and Israel. "Poor soudies" are just acting on their master's instructions. The main purpose is to try to isolate Iran which will never work since Russia and China are standing by the Iranians.
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Apr 04, 2017 07:17pm
Pakistan should have to consider their own interests and its allies who stands with Pakistan in all situations not the Iran who has much collaboration with India even some Indian spies are working in Iran against Pakistan
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Apr 04, 2017 07:17pm
@Abida Subhan;
'200 million Muslims living happily and peacefully in India.'
But not 20 of them could make it to India's National Assembly, not a single one could become the chief minister of one of it's 29 states.
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Apr 04, 2017 07:41pm
@Adnan Anwar iran was invited if you remember news couple months ago they are just giving out false statements. It was the pre condition for general raheel to take on the position
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Apr 04, 2017 07:51pm
@Mustafa R. ...Source of terrorism (Saudia) fighting against terrorism, open secret
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Apr 04, 2017 08:24pm
Thanks Pakistan Iran understood you completely...
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Apr 04, 2017 10:50pm
Hope this now shut any further gossip on the subject. Thanks Ma'am.
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Apr 04, 2017 10:51pm
She is 100% right because this alliance is not against any country.
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Apr 05, 2017 12:22am
if this army is not against any country why so many countries have united ... ?
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Apr 05, 2017 12:37am
@Abid Rightly said!!!
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Apr 05, 2017 12:46am
@asad Not true. Iran/Syria are fighting a defense war since the beginning when Middle East genocide started many years ago by Al Saud to be in power. Remember Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, Iraq?
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Apr 05, 2017 01:19am
@Abida Subhan ...Very Well Said!!!
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Apr 05, 2017 01:45am
@SID your Dhruv helicopters aren't safe. Everyone you exported them to have grounded them including Equador. I hope Dawn publish this reply
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Apr 05, 2017 02:57am
Pakistan should say NO. Iran in the past always had brotherly relations with Pakistan, till Zia and Shariffs decided to join with Saudi Arabia. Pakistan cannot afford to have bad relations with Iran on its border with Baluchistan. It would please India very much to see Pakistan with no friends and its borders exposed on all sides. The blood of young men should not be sacrificed to please the Arabs and fight their Wars.
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Apr 05, 2017 03:39am
An unsatisfactory explanation.
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Apr 05, 2017 06:34am
How much more idiotic can a statement be ? A military coalition without any target and not against anybody...
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Apr 05, 2017 07:02am
@AKB true, but against at its own people who are likely to over throw the corrupt ruling family of Saud.
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Apr 05, 2017 08:36am
@Mustafa R. Well India's Vice President is Muslim, former president was Muslim. Can you match That?
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Apr 05, 2017 08:40am
@ALI RAZA MEGHANI to counter the influence of Iran in the ME.. and to push her back to the other side of warm waters.
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Apr 05, 2017 09:12am
Seriously who is she trying to fool here???
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Apr 05, 2017 09:28am
Pakistan should stay away from Inter-arab rivalries and conflicts that have weakened all the majority muslim countries. Saudi Arabia is at odds with many of the other muslim countries and cannot be trusted to be a leader role or role model in the present formation
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Apr 05, 2017 09:38am
The Pakistan should be committed to its policy of non-interference in the conflicts of Muslim countries. The aims and objectives of the Alliance should be clearly expressed with its main manifesto in the common public . The Iran should need to be convinced and motivated through smart diplomatic channels and peace full negotiations to join this Military Alliance to prevent the counter terrorism in this region.
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Apr 05, 2017 10:55am
People are not naive, and they are much smarter better informed down to earth than those who rule over them. They know what this "alliance " is about.
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Apr 05, 2017 11:04am
Saudis awarded Indian PM most respected civil award and made defence contract with India not Iran.
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