His logic is entirely based on playing up ethnic rivalries. This is standard operating procedure for Indian propagandists trying to stir up trouble in Pakistan. And he parrots idiotic statements by Shashi Tharoor and others. There is nothing new or original in his post which isn't routinely promoted by India.
This 'journalist' is a paid propagandist for India. Nothing more.
Entirley based on ethnic rivalries? Its very clearly mentioned in the article what its based on, but if you want convince yourself that the author has an agenda in mind I can't help you. Here let me try...
Balkanization is based on the premise that the weak central government in Islamabad is incapable of governing Pakistan's frontiers, which have become the number one source of regional instability. The governing Punjabi elite have neglected the other three major ethnic groups - the Sindhis, Pashtuns, and Baluchis, primarily because a majority of Pakistan's budget is spent on the military rather than economic development, schooling or infrastructure. Only 2% of Pakistan's GDP, for example, is spent on education despite the fact Pakistan's literacy rate stands at 57%.
This 'journalist' is a paid propagandist for India. Nothing more.
Again, if you want to convince yourself that all articles criticising Pakistan are by paid Indian agents, you are being in denial.
While somewhat true, that is hardly an argument for breaking up the country.
Why do you think that truth matters to a foriegn journalist sitting half a world away?
You may not think of as the every other day bombings of your country as a problem, that is your prerogative. But when the terrorists trained in your territory go out and start bombing
other countries, they will notice that your government cannot control elements that are threatening their safety, thats their prerogative.
Simple logic is, either Pakistan controls its fundamentalists--or someone else will have to do it the way they deem fit.
Judging by the popularity of Musharraf, most of the country doesn't seem to have a problem with it. The fact that the Indians don't like the Pakistan military is their problem.
You can declare Musharraf a living god for all India cares, that is not the problem. The problem is that millitary dictates government policies, and it is 90%(?) composed of Punjabis, who do you think is under represented?
Once again, this is standard propaganda promoted by Indians and others to create ethnic divisions within Pakistan. Imran Khan stated this as one of the reasons for opposing the army's crackdown -- that it would be portrayed as a Punjabi v/s Pashtun fight by Pakistan's enemies.
Correct me if I am wrong, but don't the sindhis, baluchis and pashtuns regularly point out the dominance of the Punjabis.
Again, although true, this has nothing to do with dividing up the country. It requires, if anything, a reeducation program to indoctrinate nationalism and patrotism instead of religious fanaticism.
Good solution, however the Pakistani govt spends 2% on education and more than double of that on defence, again since the govt cannot manage to re-educate the country, alternate solutions are being talked about.
The perennial obsession with India is a reaction to India's perennial obsession with Pakistan -- from Indira Gandhi's meddling in East Pakistan, her plans to attack West Pakistan, continued support for ethnic separatist movements within Pakistan, and cultivation of Afghanistan as an anti-Pakistan proxy. Pakistani support for Taliban is a reaction to neutralize India's support for Northern Alliance.
The isssue is not India, you cannot justify your association with terror elements like haqqani based on your perceived Indian obsession. Since your military wont let go of haqqani & co as a trump card while they continue to hatch terror plots from your badlands, and continue to push Pakistan towards a failed state, some other solution has to be found.
