I Will Disarm All Militant Groups in Pakistan: Imran Khan

[hembo]

It's a matter of separating goals from tactics. The tactics on Kashmir need a step back and revision, but the goal remains inviolate. Accepting the LOC as an official international border is capitulation to India and betrayal of Kashmiris. Any Pakistani politician suggesting such a capitulation needs a reality check.

Then my friend, what is your opinion on the path forward?

Do you honestly think that the whole Kashmir can be annexed to Pakistan by any tactics? Be it overt or covert combat or influencing separatist or influencing international forum.

Do you think maintaining status que will do anyone any good? Specially Pakistan? India, for that matter, appears to be happy to maintain status quo.

Or do you think either India or Pakistan will allow Kashmir to be united & independent?

What is your personal vission of the future of Kashmir?

P.S.: This is a query specifically for Developereo. Other's responses are not likely to be responded to, by me. But, as its a free forum, everyone & anyone can respond to these queries.

Thanks

 

[53fd]

This is my opinion about Kashmir: Pakistan has already paved way for the final, end solution of Kashmir. Azad Kashmir is an autonomous region, & does not fall under the jurisdiction of the Pakistani state. Likewise, the Kashmir Valley & the surrounding regions under Indian control that are hard hit by the insurgency need to form an autonomous region as well, not under the jurisdiction of the Indian state. India can hold onto Ladakh & Jammu (they are not separatists), Pakistan can hold onto Gilgit-Baltistan (as the people in Gilgit-Baltistan are not separatists). Azad Kashmir & the Kashmir Valley-surrounding regions can join together, & form an independent, autonomous region/state free of both Pakistani & Indian rule respectively. This is how I envision the end result of Kashmir, this is my opinion. Both Pakistan & India will have to give something up to resolve this matter once & for all. Converting the LOC into the IB won't resolve any matters, & will only make matters worse.

 

[The enlightened]

This is my opinion about Kashmir: Pakistan has already paved way for the final, end solution of Kashmir. Azad Kashmir is an autonomous region, & does not fall under the jurisdiction of the Pakistani state. Likewise, the Kashmir Valley & the surrounding regions under Indian control that are hard hit by the insurgency need to form an autonomous region as well, not under the jurisdiction of the Indian state. India can hold onto Ladakh & Jammu (they are not separatists), Pakistan can hold onto Gilgit-Baltistan (as the people in Gilgit-Baltistan are not separatists). Azad Kashmir & the Kashmir Valley-surrounding regions can join together, & form an independent, autonomous region/state free of both Pakistani & Indian rule respectively. This is how I envision the end result of Kashmir, this is my opinion. Both Pakistan & India will have to give something up to resolve this matter once & for all. Converting the LOC into the IB won't resolve any matters, & will only make matters worse.

And what are these people supposed to do in case they are once again hit by insurgents from your side? Does providing independence to kashmir involve the general opinion of the people living there. Why do you think it will be acceptable to the indian or pakistani masses.

 

[53fd]

And what are these people i.e supposed to do in case they are once again hit by insurgents from your side? Does providing independence to kashmir involve the general opinion of the people living there.

Again, Azad Kashmir is an independent nation/state that does not fall under the jurisdiction of the Pakistani state. Likewise, India must treat the insurgency hit Kashmir Valley & the surrounding areas the same way, & both these regions must be free of Pakistani & Indian rule. They can join together & form an independent/autonomous state. Likewise, the areas of Pakistan & India not hit by the insurgency (Gilgit Baltistan & Jammu-Ladakh respectively) can remain parts of Pakistan & India.

 

[Get-Lost]

elect any PM and president but don,t change foreign minister please( request from krishna)

 

[Rig Vedic]

Again, Azad Kashmir is an independent nation/state that does not fall under the jurisdiction of the Pakistani state. Likewise, India must treat the insurgency hit Kashmir Valley & the surrounding areas the same way, & both these regions must be free of Pakistani & Indian rule. They can join together & form an independent/autonomous state. Likewise, the areas of Pakistan & India not hit by the insurgency (Gilgit Baltistan & Jammu-Ladakh respectively) can remain parts of Pakistan & India.

Actually it should be the other war around ... "Azad" Kashmir can become part of Pakistan (after ISI neutralizes the disobedient JKLF), whereas it is Gilgit-Baltistan that wants to be free.

"Azad" Kashmir has nothing in common with the Kashmir Valley ... it is a completely different language and different culture. The language of "Azad" Kashmir is a dialect of Punjabi, so it can easily merge with Pakistani culture.

 

[AgNoStiC MuSliM]

You ***** self fish ensaan! Why the hell dont you do it NOW when the country is in need of such a cure!

Who has control over the government right now? And on the same note, why are you not bashing the Hizbur-Tahrir for 'not doing it now'?

 

[AgNoStiC MuSliM]

But the IK fanboys cannot deal with reality. Reality does not apply to them.

Look, he is, by miles, the best choice out of the lot currently.

Musharraf has too much baggage attached -he had free reign to do whatever he wanted when he was in power as 'Chief Executive+COAS', and while he did a lot, towards the end he was turning into a politician like the rest.

His party has an even smaller presence than the PTI now, and the PPP+PML-N are going to drag him to the courts and stall what little of his campaign remains.

Musharraf may have a future in Pakistan's politics, but not while the PPP government is in charge and not in this election cycle.

No political candidate can satisfy every single demand of every single constituent - Imran Khan's PTI is currently the only hope on the domestic scene, and only through stability and prosperity domestically can Pakistan also implement a strong foreign policy.

 

[SQ8]

Who has control over the government right now? And on the same note, why are you not bashing the Hizbur-Tahrir for 'not doing it now'?

Because they need to ensure that the soo called Mutaqqi's they bring will be from their own leadership and no one else.

 

[AgNoStiC MuSliM]

BTW, i think it rather funny that all of a sudden, after this interview, Imran Khan has turned from being a 'stooge of, and propped up by, the ESTABLISHMENT (Army)', to an 'Indian boot licker and sell out to foreign interests'....


So really, which one is he, or shall we finally accept that he is his own man, not afraid to speak his mind and do what he thinks is right, and so far everything that he has said he wants to do makes perfect sense and does not involve compromising Pakistan's sovereignty or principled positions on various issues.

 

[RazPaK]

So really, which one is he, or shall we finally accept that he is his own man, not afraid to speak his mind and do what he thinks is right, and so far everything that he has said he wants to do makes perfect sense and does not involve compromising Pakistan's sovereignty or principled positions on various issues.

He's either a confused teenager, or deceptive and not clear about his policies until he gets into office.

 

[Developereo]

Then my friend, what is your opinion on the path forward?

Do you honestly think that the whole Kashmir can be annexed to Pakistan by any tactics? Be it overt or covert combat or influencing separatist or influencing international forum.

Do you think maintaining status que will do anyone any good? Specially Pakistan? India, for that matter, appears to be happy to maintain status quo.

Or do you think either India or Pakistan will allow Kashmir to be united & independent?

What is your personal vission of the future of Kashmir?

P.S.: This is a query specifically for Developereo. Other's responses are not likely to be responded to, by me. But, as its a free forum, everyone & anyone can respond to these queries.

Thanks

Personally, I would be happy if they get independence. If the price for that is that Pakistan must give up Azad Kashmir, then so be it. I would rather both Pakistan and India give up their part of Kashmir and let them join into an independent country.

As for Pakistan's tactics, Pakistan's mistake was to focus solely on the military option. It's time to shore up the propaganda and diplomatic fronts.

 

[The enlightened]

As for Pakistan's tactics, Pakistan's mistake was to focus solely on the military option. It's time to shore up the propaganda and diplomatic fronts.

Doesn't that happen already. I mean what is Indian 'occupied' Kashmir, India's Occupation of Kashmir, Indian military's crimes in Kashmir, The KAC[Kashmir American Council], Ghulam Nabi Fai.

 

[AgNoStiC MuSliM]

He's either a confused teenager, or deceptive and not clear about his policies until he gets into office.

I think that, like most politicians, there will be populist rhetoric, and then once in power and the need to work with various interests, a balancing of his position and policies on certain issues.

I don't doubt that he will try and engage in dialog, but given that the Taliban are likely going to refuse to disarm as they are currently, he will have to make a decision, and I don't believe it will be one of surrender.

 

[VCheng]

I think that, like most politicians, there will be populist rhetoric, and then once in power and the need to work with various interests, a balancing of his position and policies on certain issues.................

Ah yes, the good old "promise the sky and the sun and the moon and the stars to get elected, and then business as usual when I get into power" rule entrenched in the Pakistani political game.

I sure hope IK is different than that pattern for Pakistan's sake.