Islamic Military Alliance: Has Raheel Sharif become a vassal for the House of Saud?

[GlobalVillageSpace]

Islamic Military Alliance: Has Raheel Sharif become a vassal for the House of Saud?
Global Village Space |

M. K. Bhadrakumar |

There is something obscene about anyone who held high positions in the government – for example, an Ambassador or an Army Chief – taking up a post-retirement job as an employee of a foreign government. Pakistan’s former army chief General Raheel Sharif should not have accepted the offer made by Saudi King Salman to appoint him as the head of a newly-formed Islamic Military Alliance.

The Saudis’ capacity to lure foreign elites is a legion.

It is common sense that the assignment would effectively make the Pakistani general a vassal of the House of Saud. What was the need for it? A Pakistani general is almost certainly a very wealthy man who really doesn’t need more money. And if Gen. Sharif had an insatiable itch to continue to fight terrorism till the end of his life, Pakistan itself provided ample opportunities.

A bribe to President Trump
Why Saudi Arabia? The only plausible answer is — avarice. The Saudis’ capacity to lure foreign elites is a legion. According to reports, Salman gave away to US President Donald Trump personal gifts alone worth $1.2 billion. One heavy sword made of pure gold and studded with diamond stones weighing 25 kilograms alone was worth $200 million. Then, there is this 125-meter long yacht, which is apparently the world’s tallest personal yacht, with 80 rooms with 20 royal suites.

Read more: Pakistan Govt. rethinking red lines over the military alliance after Saudi Summit

Maybe, the yacht is useful for Trump’s escapades, but what will he do with a 25 kg sword? Obviously, Salman was bribing Trump. As quid pro quo, Salman probably expects Trump to close the file on the 9/11 attacks and drop the idea of seeking compensation for the victims’ families under the US legislation known as Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act.

Of course, Saudis do not have to give away such lavish gifts to the elites in Pakistan (or India). A Mont Blanc ballpoint pen, Rolex wrist watch, an odd job for the nephew or son-in-law – that generally does the trick. To be sure, by Pakistani standards, Gen. Sharif must be getting a fat salary.

The Saudi intention is to rally Sunni Muslim countries and create a phalanx against Shi’ite Iran.

However, the amazing part is that the Pakistani government gave him an exceptional ‘No Objection Certificate’ to take up such an assignment. The Pakistani leadership would have known that the Saudis had a certain agenda in creating the Islamic Military Alliance. The Saudi intention is to rally Sunni Muslim countries and create a phalanx against Shi’ite Iran. No matter the gloss put on the IMA being an anti-terror enterprise, the alliance’s Iran orientation was crystal clear.

The Pakistani press reported that Iran’s ambassador in Islamabad Mehdi Honardoost called on army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa in Rawalpindi twice during the month of April alone to convey Tehran’s disquiet over Sharif’s appointment. But the government remained impassive.

Read more: Why is Pakistan reconsidering its role in the Islamic Military Alliance

The alliance will fight Iran in secret collaboration with Israel.

The birds are now coming to roost. One outcome of Trump’s visit to Riyadh last week is that the Islamic Military Alliance now stands pretty naked as a Sunni Muslim alliance to fight Iran. Not only that, the alliance will fight Iran in secret collaboration with Israel. The Saudi Deputy Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman has bragged in a media interview,

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Islamic Military Alliance: Has Raheel Sharif become a vassal for the House of Saud?

 

[EgyptianAmerican]

A bribe to President Trump
Why Saudi Arabia? The only plausible answer is — avarice. The Saudis’ capacity to lure foreign elites is a legion. According to reports, Salman gave away to US President Donald Trump personal gifts alone worth $1.2 billion. One heavy sword made of pure gold and studded with diamond stones weighing 25 kilograms alone was worth $200 million. Then, there is this 125-meter long yacht, which is apparently the world’s tallest personal yacht, with 80 rooms with 20 royal suites.

As President Trump would say "Fake news" XD

The president of the United states can't accept gifts at all.

"This report addresses provisions of federal law and regulation restricting the acceptance of personal gifts by the President of the United States. Although the President, like all other federal officers and employees, is prohibited from receiving personal gifts from foreign governments and foreign officials without the consent of Congress (U.S. Const., art. I, §9, cl. 8) The President remains subject to the bribery and illegal gratuities law which prohibits the receipt of a gift or of anything of value when that receipt, or the agreement to receive such thing of value, is connected in some way to the performance (or nonperformance) of an official act. "

"General Gift Limitations in Federal Law The current restriction under federal statutory law on the receipt or solicitation of “gifts” by federal employees and officials was enacted as part of the Ethics Reform Act of 1989.5 The underlying statutory restriction enacted in 1989 in many respects merely codified similar gift standards which had already been applicable to all executive branch employees by way of executive orders and regulations since 1965.6 The current law, codified at 5 U.S.C. §7353(a), prohibits any federal officer or employee from soliciting or receiving any gift of any amount from a prohibited source, that is, from someone who is seeking action from, doing business with, or is regulated by one’s agency, or whose interests may be substantially affected by the performance or nonperformance of one’s official duties.7 1 Bribery is one of the express crimes constituting grounds for impeachment of the President, Vice President, and all civil officers of the United States originally stated within the Constitution, U.S. CONST. art. II, §4. The first federal statutes on bribery began with the 1st Congress in 1789 and 1790, 1 Stat. 46, July 31, 1789 (custom officials); 1 Stat. 117, April 30, 1790 (federal judges)"

"Gifts From Foreign Governments The President and all federal officials are restricted by the Constitution, at Article I, Section 9, clause 8, from receiving any “presents” from foreign governments, kings, or princes"


https://fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/R42662.pdf

 

[PaklovesTurkiye]

Unless Iran ends her hostility towards Pakistan...Pakistan should keep playing active part in alliance...Pakistan has no liability to safeguard Iranian interests.

Two things need to be remembered by us.

1. Saudis didn't bribe Pakistan to join alliance, we have our own set of hostilities with Iran since Kulbhushan Jadhav saga.....We went on our own and no body dragged us. We are there to safeguard our interests in Middle East which collide with Iran.

2. Iran has nothing to offer to Pakistan regarding middle east except threats unlike Arab states where millions of Pakistanis are working. Stability of Middle East is really important for Pakistan unlike for Iran who is hell bent on destabilizing this region.

These kind of language/tone, calling "vassal states/slaves" is only meant to degrade or pressurize those states who have alliances...States like North Korea/Iran have no alliance, so definitely they'll call others who have alliances as vassals or slaves, only to show they are unimpressed and to degrade or downplay the country who has alliances.

No need to pay any heed to such terms....NO ONE IS VASSAL...Everyone is working for their own interests

 

[wali87]

Not sure about that but I did hear a few days back that raheel sharif had dinner with trumps son in law who is known to be a proactive jew. The way our pm was snubbed at the Islamic alliance thing was not nice. It wasn't a slap to nawaz sharif as much as it was a slap to the Pakistani nation. When the govt. was reluctant to provide Raheel sharif the NOC, I remember the entire media along with PDF members blaming the govt for it and when they finally did grant him NOC, people are even blaming the govt. for that. I fail to comprehend the mentality of our fellow Pakistanis sometimes, they just need someone to bash all the time.

Raheel sharif should quit this so called alliance immediately instead of becoming a pawn at the hands of the US, Saudis and Israelis, if he intends to retain the name he earned in Pakistan. Otherwise he'll end up in the history books as just another general who gave in for a hefty package, because I don't see any influence or power in this job.

For the sake of our own preservation Pakistani goverment should distant itself from this pro Sunni alliance and Broaden its vision. It should look to mend its ties with Iran since they are our neighbours by putting aside our sectarian affiliations. I believe stability on our immediate borders is much more important than stability in the Middle East.

 

[PaklovesTurkiye]

Not sure about that but I did hear a few days back that raheel sharif had dinner with trumps son in law who is known to be a proactive jew. The way our pm was snubbed at the Islamic alliance thing was not nice. It wasn't a slap to nawaz sharif as much as it was a slap to the Pakistani nation. When the govt. was reluctant to provide Raheel sharif the NOC, I remember the entire media along with PDF members blaming the govt for it and when they finally did grant him NOC, people are even blaming the govt. for that. I fail to comprehend the mentality of our fellow Pakistanis sometimes, they just need someone to bash all the time.

Raheel sharif should quit this so called alliance immediately instead of becoming a pawn at the hands of the US, Saudis and Israelis, if he intends to retain the name he earned in Pakistan. Otherwise he'll end up in the history books as just another general who gave in for a hefty package, because I don't see any influence or power in this job.

For the sake of our own preservation Pakistani goverment should distant itself from this pro Sunni alliance and Broaden its vision. It should look to mend its ties with Iran since they are our neighbours by putting aside our sectarian affiliations. I believe stability on our immediate borders is much more important than stability in the Middle East.

How is this pro Sunni alliance? Even if Iran joins, it will be Sunni majority alliance as Sunnis are 90 percent of Muslims.

 

[wali87]

How is this pro Sunni alliance? Even if Iran joins, it will be Sunni majority alliance as Sunnis are 90 percent of Muslims.

Firstly Iran will never join however thats besides the point. the important thing is that Saudi officials are openly stating that they will join hands with Israel to take in the Iranians. I mean favoring a mass murderer like Israel over Iran? how can the Saudis be so ignorant about what Israel is doing in Palestine and still be friendly with them? So are the Palestinians not sunnis then? talk about having double standards or is it blatant hypocrisy.

In light of the recent conference held in S.A where trump alone received gifts in excess of $1.2 Billion, it is pretty clear that the alliance's purpose is not to fight terrorism rather its an alliance to appease the Americans and serve their interests in the Middle East. It is also important to note that a few days before arriving in S.A, Trump openly mentioned in his speech that the US is seeking to form a NATO like body for the Middle East.

If the object of this alliance really was to fight terrorism then the relevant countries should have been given the importance they deserved. Pakistan has sacrificed more than any other country in the world in context of the so called war on terror but there was no mention of it. Who else would have more experience in fighting terrorists than Pakistan after all we have had the most number of suicide blasts and incidents of terrorism in our country than any other. Instead India and Afghanistan who openly export terrorism into Pakistan were mentioned as having contributed towards fighting terrorism.

In my opinion this alliance is joke and is more of an instrument to achieve American diplomatic and political objectives in the region. furthermore the United States wants to contain Iran and China at the same time by gathering all these countries on the so called Islamic alliance forum. But its sad to see these countries playing along despite being well aware of the hypocritical nature of the United States.

 

[Hakikat ve Hikmet]

How is this pro Sunni alliance? Even if Iran joins, it will be Sunni majority alliance as Sunnis are 90 percent of Muslims.

Kardeshim, the trend line is as per plan. It's not Raheel Pasha alone but also 5K Pak advisors too!!! Of course your mortal enemies have got frozen for all the frenzy of putting Pak into the "isolated", "pariah" and "destabilized" modes has gone down the drain!!! Pak is now setting the rules of the game - something an "iCountry" can't accept!!! Anyway, Pak is doing what she has to do!!! As for the KSA/GCC, I am happy that they have also learnt how to play this game - don't put all of your eggs inside the same basket!!!! Bottom-line: Realpoltik is at the full throttle and Pak is at the helms; hence, her enemies are in a mortally panic mode!!!!

 

[EgyptianAmerican]

the important thing is that Saudi officials are openly stating that they will join hands with Israel to take in the Iranians.

"Controversy and consternation surround Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas' decision to participate in the Islamic Military Alliance, a Saudi-led coalition of 34 countries formed Dec. 15 to fight terrorism. "

http://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/ori...oin-saudi-arabia-coalition.html#ixzz4igLd66r3

What is with people these days and the sudden aversion to the truth?

 

[Muhammed45]

Unless Iran ends her hostility towards Pakistan...Pakistan should keep playing active part in alliance...Pakistan has no liability to safeguard Iranian interests.

Two things need to be remembered by us.

1. Saudis didn't bribe Pakistan to join alliance, we have our own set of hostilities with Iran since Kulbhushan Jadhav saga.....We went on our own and no body dragged us. We are there to safeguard our interests in Middle East which collide with Iran.

2. Iran has nothing to offer to Pakistan regarding middle east except threats unlike Arab states where millions of Pakistanis are working. Stability of Middle East is really important for Pakistan unlike for Iran who is hell bent on destabilizing this region.

These kind of language/tone, calling "vassal states/slaves" is only meant to degrade or pressurize those states who have alliances...States like North Korea/Iran have no alliance, so definitely they'll call others who have alliances as vassals or slaves, only to show they are unimpressed and to degrade or downplay the country who has alliances.

No need to pay any heed to such terms....NO ONE IS VASSAL...Everyone is working for their own interests

This guy cannot type a quote without mentioning Iran

Enjoy your alliance with Trump and please end this bullcrap about my country. No one stops from joining anti Iran front, bow to Trump pull your nose out of our face

 

[Slav Defence]

Stop displaying false image of Pakistan.Pakistan has no hostility towards Iran or Saudi.It's just that Pakistan has to balance relationship with both Iran and Arab to maintain peace in the region.If there would be any nation instead of Pakistan, that nation would have opted for similar strategy.

This guy cannot type a quote without mentioning Iran

Enjoy your alliance with Trump and please end this bullcrap about my country. No one stops from joining anti Iran front, bow to Trump pull your nose out of our face

Do not believe what that poster says.Iran is as important to Pakistan is as Arab is.

thanks

 

[Well.wisher]

Allah u Akbar .
Now the ummah is united together and are fighting against these khawaraij .
All these Islam enemies including lanati India will be in pain now .

Just like in time of prophet Muhammad saww , the 'sipah salaar' was the best among all , Allan subhanu talla chose raheel from our Pakistan to end this all disease and help the Muslims .

India is in pain , India is in pain , India is in pain !!
These hanood will always be in pain till the last Muslim in the world .

 

[G0dfather]

India is in pain , India is in pain , India is in pain

@Nilgiri @Soumitra

 

[T-Rex]

Allah u Akbar .
Now the ummah is united together and are fighting against these khawaraij .
All these Islam enemies including lanati India will be in pain now .

Just like in time of prophet Muhammad saww , the 'sipah salaar' was the best among all , Allan subhanu talla chose raheel from our Pakistan to end this all disease and help the Muslims .

India is in pain , India is in pain , India is in pain !!
These hanood will always be in pain till the last Muslim in the world .

You sound like that baghdadi guy. Not that I like india but are you by any chance one of his supporters?

 

[313ghazi]

The person who wrote this has no idea what a man is. Raheel Sharif is an alpha male. He was the most powerful man in one of the most powerful nations on earth. In retirement he would have lived as an untouchable king. The lure of the military alliance was not wealth, it was power.

Ultimately all wise men (particularly the alpha male) realises that true strength is physical strength, ie military strength. We know that military strength for nations cannot be built or maintained without wealth and a military advantage cannot be maintained or effectively used without education. The bottom line is you can be the most wealthiest of nations, you can be the most educated of nations, but you are not secure until you are strong.

Raheel Shareef sees this military alliance as his opportunity to built an empire. Countries that enter military alignment will need an effective amount of political alignment. This is often achieved through trade. As the trade gets bigger, the political alignment gets closer, the military alignment is strengthen and before you know it you are building something like the EU but with an joined army.

Critics often argue Pakistan is a military with a country rather than the other way round. Maybe the general has the ambition to recreate that on a bigger scale?

 

[BATMAN]

Islamic Military Alliance: Has Raheel Sharif become a vassal for the House of Saud?
Global Village Space |

M. K. Bhadrakumar |

There is something obscene about anyone who held high positions in the government – for example, an Ambassador or an Army Chief – taking up a post-retirement job as an employee of a foreign government. Pakistan’s former army chief General Raheel Sharif should not have accepted the offer made by Saudi King Salman to appoint him as the head of a newly-formed Islamic Military Alliance.

The Saudis’ capacity to lure foreign elites is a legion.

It is common sense that the assignment would effectively make the Pakistani general a vassal of the House of Saud. What was the need for it? A Pakistani general is almost certainly a very wealthy man who really doesn’t need more money. And if Gen. Sharif had an insatiable itch to continue to fight terrorism till the end of his life, Pakistan itself provided ample opportunities.

A bribe to President Trump
Why Saudi Arabia? The only plausible answer is — avarice. The Saudis’ capacity to lure foreign elites is a legion. According to reports, Salman gave away to US President Donald Trump personal gifts alone worth $1.2 billion. One heavy sword made of pure gold and studded with diamond stones weighing 25 kilograms alone was worth $200 million. Then, there is this 125-meter long yacht, which is apparently the world’s tallest personal yacht, with 80 rooms with 20 royal suites.

Read more: Pakistan Govt. rethinking red lines over the military alliance after Saudi Summit

Maybe, the yacht is useful for Trump’s escapades, but what will he do with a 25 kg sword? Obviously, Salman was bribing Trump. As quid pro quo, Salman probably expects Trump to close the file on the 9/11 attacks and drop the idea of seeking compensation for the victims’ families under the US legislation known as Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act.

Of course, Saudis do not have to give away such lavish gifts to the elites in Pakistan (or India). A Mont Blanc ballpoint pen, Rolex wrist watch, an odd job for the nephew or son-in-law – that generally does the trick. To be sure, by Pakistani standards, Gen. Sharif must be getting a fat salary.

The Saudi intention is to rally Sunni Muslim countries and create a phalanx against Shi’ite Iran.

However, the amazing part is that the Pakistani government gave him an exceptional ‘No Objection Certificate’ to take up such an assignment. The Pakistani leadership would have known that the Saudis had a certain agenda in creating the Islamic Military Alliance. The Saudi intention is to rally Sunni Muslim countries and create a phalanx against Shi’ite Iran. No matter the gloss put on the IMA being an anti-terror enterprise, the alliance’s Iran orientation was crystal clear.

The Pakistani press reported that Iran’s ambassador in Islamabad Mehdi Honardoost called on army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa in Rawalpindi twice during the month of April alone to convey Tehran’s disquiet over Sharif’s appointment. But the government remained impassive.

Read more: Why is Pakistan reconsidering its role in the Islamic Military Alliance

The alliance will fight Iran in secret collaboration with Israel.

The birds are now coming to roost. One outcome of Trump’s visit to Riyadh last week is that the Islamic Military Alliance now stands pretty naked as a Sunni Muslim alliance to fight Iran. Not only that, the alliance will fight Iran in secret collaboration with Israel. The Saudi Deputy Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman has bragged in a media interview,

Read full article:
Islamic Military Alliance: Has Raheel Sharif become a vassal for the House of Saud?

May be Mr. Kumar should also considering labeling whole military alliance as vassal of house of Saud!
BTW, i believe there is someone else behind Mr.Kumar. Someone who love to label.