No position at the moment sure. But whose job is it to make sure it will be in that position in the future?
That's the whole problem with these generals isn't? Take over the country, run it into the ground, kick out the one party that is willing & capable of improving our economic & diplomatic situation & then bitch & complain you're not in a position to compete.
It is the Military's job I guess and I don't blame them for any of the Military's acquisition up till 1990. However, after that, procurement of Military equipment from the US was unreasonable even when we were getting equipment against CSF. The conditions attached with F-16's and the constant threat of sanctions is just insane. I was critical when PAF placed an order for 36 F-16's B-52+ before in 2005 before the order was halved due to the devastating earthquake.
We should have looked to France for the Jets at that time as those did not come with conditions.
P.S. your comment on a party being kicked out despite willing and capable if improving the economic and diplomatic situation; I seriously hope you did not mean PTI because I must have hundreds of posts debunking the myth on both accounts.
FYI, Kashmir in the hands of India is against our national security. Giving it up is not an option. Making excuses is not being rational. It's downright treasonous. Kashmir can be taken back if you use some creative thinking & belief in Allah (Swt).
The solution being worked on ever since Musharraf and Vajpayee attempted to resolve the long standing, bloody issue was demilitarization of entire Kashmir, the turning of LoC to IB after which our other issues could also be worked out. By National Security I take it you mean the water issue? Any idea how much water we already waste because of not building dams and the excessive waste of water in irrigation due to obsolete technology (no drip irrigation still), theft and tax-free use?
1) Hold a referendum in GB & AJK ASAP with international observers. They will obviously choose Pak. India on the other hand will be reluctant to hold referendum. Simultaneously, make sure to start awareness of Indian attempts to change demographics. Take this to UN as proof that Kashmiris want to be with Pak & India is an oppressive occupier who isn't letting them exercise their free choice. Threaten the UNSC that if they don't hold a meeting to either force india to hold a free & fair Kashmiri-only referendum or recognize Kashmir as Pakistani territory, Pak will go to war even if it means nuclear war. If India refuses to hold the referendum or rigs it, use this as justification to support the Kashmiri rebellion. If UNSC refuses to do anything, bait india into climbing the escalation ladder as proof to the UNSC that you're willing to make good on your threats.
2) Start a Syrian-style rebellion. Create a gov in exile with a "free J&K army". Make sure that this is the only insurgent group like the Afg Taliban did to ensure unity. Call a Kashmir conference to force OIC states to recognize it & donate to it. Hold a "friends of Kashmir" conference every time you need more. Use that money to rekindle rebellion. Support rebellions against any state that doesn't toe your line. Bring the Kashmiri leaders on state trips to raise awareness.
3) Spread Indian forces thin by starting Khalistan insurgency & supporting maoists in the east. I'm sure we can work out something with the Chinese or even friendly elements in Bangladesh to support the maoists. Also start a southern Indian separatist movement. Or a Dalit rebellion.
4) Repair relationship with Bangladesh by giving official state apology. Don't agree to genocide but acknowledge the wrongs we actually committed. Use this as a step to increase influence in Bangladesh for activities mentioned above.
5) Use the Iran-Saudi thaw to further relations with both of them. Use this & Chinese influence to end Iranian support of Indian terrorism in Baluchistan.
6) If we don't have an agreement with China regarding joint ops against india in case of war.
7) Work towards building a European Union style Islamic state with yourself as the core to increase economic diplomatic & military strength.
8) Build a BMD
9) Set up a worldwide propaganda network. Plenty of muslims willing to work for free even. Target not just india but also expat Indians & pro-indian politicians. So much to work with here.
10) Contrary to others, I'm in favour of trade with india albeit only if it's done concurrently with above steps & favourable for us e.g. we can import raw goods & export finished ones. We can take a step towards it by allowing international companies who move their production here to trade with India. Unlike us, China has a very smart approach to their dispute with India. Make sure to sit the Kashmiris down so that they're on board.
1. A referendum will either never take place, as India will not allow it; or it will take place once India has altered the dynamics and made sure that there are more Hindus in the population count than there are Muslims. Plus the fact that people of occupied Kashmir have no interest in living under Pakistan.....recall operation Gibraltar? You may also note that the world stands with India on diplomatic matters as India is a major financial power and most important countries have trade ties which they do not want to jeopardize because of Pakistan.
2. And get declared as a rouge state sponsoring terrorism? get on the FATF Black list? get on UNSC abn lists etc.?
3. Again, refer to point 2 above.
4. Repair relations and gain influence on Bangladesh for what exactly? And can this influence be more than the Indian influence?
5. You don't realize that both Iran and Saudi Arabia have much better relations with India than Pakistan?
6. ??
7. Seriously?? And antagonize Saudi Arabia even more?
8. With several interlapping layers, could that be as multu-layered and multi-vendor as the Indian BMD?
9. Again, to what end? They already have a population of a Billion and have roots deeper and stronger all over the world than we do.
10. India will trade with us even when we follow the steps you want us to follow?
