PAFAce
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See the issue is not that the bill will somehow be a hurdle in the Military's way of conducting things. I've said it before, if the military deems it too much of a hassle, they'll just go around it. The problem is that, if the US deems Pakistan is not fulfilling its "duties" to them, this bill will provide the present PPP government and the US the license to put the blame entirely on the Pakistani Armed Forces. In international eyes, it will be our Armed Forces that will be the culprits, (we will have take responsibility for the security of the Americans in Afghanistan, for example) even though the Army never willingly agreed to the terms in the first place.
Pakistan needs economic assistance right now, there can be no denying that. It is a wise move on the part of the Americans to become the "saviors" of this nation in these times of crisis, and say "all we ask in return is that you help our cause". Their cause could be anything on any given day. If we've learnt anything in the last 8 years, it's that the Americans are always changing their objectives to suit the current situation of things. By receiving this aid, we will not be selling our national security, but we will be forfeiting our rights to execute it the way we desire.
Don't get me wrong. I am all for civilian control of military affairs. That is where I would like to see us eventually. However, not this civilian government, not under this President at least. No way.
Now is the time for a Long March. It is time for impeachment, before the Army is bound to take action. Anyone who is serious about saving democracy in Pakistan, and preventing another coup, should be ready for action.
Pakistan needs economic assistance right now, there can be no denying that. It is a wise move on the part of the Americans to become the "saviors" of this nation in these times of crisis, and say "all we ask in return is that you help our cause". Their cause could be anything on any given day. If we've learnt anything in the last 8 years, it's that the Americans are always changing their objectives to suit the current situation of things. By receiving this aid, we will not be selling our national security, but we will be forfeiting our rights to execute it the way we desire.
Don't get me wrong. I am all for civilian control of military affairs. That is where I would like to see us eventually. However, not this civilian government, not under this President at least. No way.
Now is the time for a Long March. It is time for impeachment, before the Army is bound to take action. Anyone who is serious about saving democracy in Pakistan, and preventing another coup, should be ready for action.