a) It is impossible for Pakistanis to understand India or Indians. Let's leave it at that.
b) I am not being rude or anything like that. Why did you call Gandhi as "Gandhi ji", why not jaswant singh ji? Kuldip nayyar ji?
One thing is for sure - peace in pak is directly linked to peace in Afghanistan.
I do believe pak has missed lots of great opportunities to develop themselves. Every ally of america have developed greatly (s.korea, Japan etc). Only exception is pak.
I believe the single minded focus on being...
When I look at myself, I believe that no one can convince others.
Please do your own research on India.
BTW- I read extensively about pak for 8 long years.
PS: As I get older, I am believing (gradually) in two nation theory....
Indians (myself included) do not believe in two nation theory (theory part). But, the existence of pak is very well accepted. There will be no attempt to change that reality. Live & let live.
Vapnope - thanks for your messages. However - India / Indians do not want total annihilation of pak. However, Mumbai attacks (and parliament attacks) have hardened opinions. You need to visit & live in India. You will understand better.
BLA & TTP fighters do not have a sizeable country training, backing them to the hilt.
If / when taliban completely wins over afghan, that prospect will suddenly appear and pak will have 2 hot borders (which they tried to avoid for past 70 years).
Unfortunately, in the current scenario, the...
When I see pics of 1950s (?) Afghanistan Vs now, it breaks my heart.
Mis fortune of Afghans.
You might be a pak patriot + (possibly) believe Islam in danger / pak is citadel of Islam / muslims are being mistreated in India & elsewhere (or a version of any of these) and developed parochial...
Come on, vapnope....you are much more intelligent.
If pak intended, Afghanistan would have been peaceful by late 90s....
BTW - I too want USA to come out completely. no more base(s) in pak.
A) USA is the most mis-understood nation on this planet. Very very unfortunate, given the amount of good that USA did / intended to do.
I will not argue on this point, as (I know) you will not like it.
USA does not understand Islamic world, should leave them.
Maybe, I am a naive person, but I...
If US really is so desperate for a base in Pak, why not keep running an existing base in afghanistan instead?
It is not a good proposition to give air support for ANA without knowing the true allegiance of each ANA soldier calling air support.
Basically, I am questioning what interest does USA...
@PanzerKiel + other experts
Actually, if Taliban agressively pursues the idea of Pakhtunistan, what will be the response of Pakistan? Go to war with afghanistan (that is headed by taliban)? If taliban does not face pressure from northern alliance (does it still exist?), then they will be more...
Maybe, attacking jets are an open invitation to war? Maybe, jets are parked inside building. Maybe, they did not want to risk so much??
Yes, it is a great cause of worry. The favour will be returned. Not trolling.
One sensible comment in many threads on Afghanistan.
Question is - Is turmoil in Afghanistan in the interests of pakistan?
What will Pakistan do if demands for pakhtunistan will increase? Remember, pakistan could not make taliban accept Durand line even when taliban recognized by 3 nations...
Maybe, he is NOT insulting Chinese soldiers.
Maybe, he is implicitly saying that Chinese will train hard and be ready in a few years?
Already, China is building big airbase(s) near in that region.
When I read this story, I immediately understood that Chinese did a tactical retreat, and will be...
No sir / madam - my intention is not to insult you or anyone.
Pakistanis / Bangladeshis can write whatever they want.
But, "neutrals" (???) and Think Tanks like yourself maybe more discerning and thoughtful.
I come to PDF for knowledge, but many knowledgeable people (my opinion) keep quiet or...
Somehow, most folks who visit PDF has at least one or two experiences with wierd / fringe Indians. Says something about you people. Maybe, when a person (not pointing to your person) looks extremely dumb, stupid with lot of time to waste, then the other fellow feels to give long lecture, and...