Pakistan agree to send troops to Yemen, claims Saudi defense minister

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Pakistan agree to send troops to Yemen, claims Saudi defense minister

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RIYADH: Saudi Arabia defense minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz has said that Pakistan will soon send its forces to the country for joint military operation against Houthi rebels.


According to Dawn News which quoted Arab media said that following the meeting of Pakistan high level delegation with Saudi authorities, it is decided the Pak army will launch a joint operation with Saudi army against Houthi rebels in Yemen.


It is pertinent to mention here that Pakistan’s high level delegation is in Saudi Arabia to discuss Yemen issue.

However, no official announcement came to send the forces to Yemen.

Pakistan agree to send troops to Yemen, claims Saudi defense minister | The News Tribe

 

[Zibago]

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[That Guy]

I don't know how true this news is, but we'll find out once the APC is held. If PML-N can secure PPP's vote, they'll have enough support send at least reserve forces to KSA, along with logistical support.

 

[WAJsal]

No point in going in Yemen.We shouldn't send our troops in.So an invasion,all expected.

 

[Zibago]

I don't know how true this news is, but we'll find out once the APC is held. If PML-N can secure PPP's vote, they'll have enough support send at least reserve forces to KSA, along with logistical support.

‘Policy statement’: PPP backs Saudi intervention in Yemen
By Hafeez Tunio
Published: March 30, 2015
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Rehman Malik says Riyadh has always supported Pakistan in times of trouble. PHOTO: AFP

KARACHI: Contrary to the public statements of its senior leader Syed Khursheed Shah on the Yemen turmoil, the main opposition Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) on Sunday endorsed the Saudi-led military action against Houthi rebels and said it would support all actions to protect the oil-rich kingdom and restore democracy in Sana’a.

“In view of the historic relationship Pakistan has had with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), the PPP stands by the GCC and Saudi Arabia and supports the military operation in order to… restore political process in Yemen,” former interior minister and PPP Senator Rehman Malik told a news conference while reading from what he called a ‘policy statement from PPP Co-Chairman Asif Ali Zardari’.

“It is grave concern for the PPP to notice the ongoing development in Yemen which has now taken a dangerous course… Houthi militants with the force of arms are undermining the legitimate authority of the democratically elected government of Yemen,” Malik said.

“The PPP has closely watched the developments in the Middle East, especially the deadly attacks of the [Houthi] militia all over Yemen and has also closely followed the diplomatic efforts made by the GCC with the international community to support Yemeni President Abd Rabbuh Mansur Hadi,” he read from the statement.

“We stand with our brothers from the GCC and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and endorse their action in Yemen to restore democracy in accordance with our national policy and historical responsibilities and commitment towards the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,” Senator Malik added. He said the PPP could not support the Houthi rebels which have no legitimacy and have established a missile system targeted towards the Saudi territory.

The policy statement read out by Senator Malik clearly contradicts the public statements of other senior leaders of the party, including leader of the opposition Syed Khursheed Shah and Sherry Rehman. Shah, while speaking in the National Assembly last week stressed the need for unity in the Muslim world.

“The Pakistani government should pursue the policy of ‘Amn Karo, Laro Matt [restore peace, don’t fight],” he said. Referring to the diplomacy of PPP’s founding chairman ZA Bhutto, he said: “[In this conflict] we favour the role of lead negotiator for Pakistan.”

Interestingly, a spokesman for Bilawal House said he was not aware of any ‘policy statement’ given by the PPP co-chairperson. “The statements of Asif Ali Zardari are either issued by Senator Farhtullah Babar or the media cell of Bilawal House. We cannot confirm that it is PPP’s policy statement,” Jameel Soomro, the media coordinator at Bilawal House, told The Express Tribune.

The development came a day after the state-run Saudi news agency claimed that Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif assured Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, who phoned him Friday night, of “all potentials of the Pakistan Army”. The PPP has asked the government to seek parliamentary approval before committing troops for the conflict.

Senator Malik said that the federal government has yet not contacted the PPP leadership on the Yemen issue. “Co-chairman Asif Zardari is ready to play the role of mediator between Saudi Arabia and Iran as was done by ZA Bhutto and his daughter Benazir Bhutto in the past,” he said.

He said Saudi Arabia has always supported Pakistan in delicate times and now Islamabad would not leave Riyadh alone in the face of a crisis.

 

[xyxmt]

Pakistan agreed in the first meeting, then govt started playing the same deny, deny, positive comments, deny, we are discussing it, accepted....as always

 

[That Guy]

Now India should help the poor oppressed shias of Pakistan.

Go ahead, see what happens. You'll find that Pakistani Shia are some of the patriotic Pakistanis in the world. Around 20% of PA is Shia, they'd rather die than join hands with India.

Pakistan army in the line of duty providing mercenaries since inception

It's called defense treaties and geopolitical realities, but sure, let's ignore facts and listen to your misinformed and completely worthless comment.

Pakistan agreed in the first meeting, then govt started playing the same deny, deny, positive comments, deny, we are discussing it, accepted....as always

If PML-N can completely secure PPP's vote, then PA is going into Yemen. At this point, I've changed my mind on the situation. With the Houthis continuing their onslaught, there is a need for intervention that cannot be achieved without PA support. Now, I'm not saying send in hundreds of thousands of soldiers, fully trained reservists (most of whom already have a lot of experience against the ttp) should be enough to fulfill the role needed to accomplish the job.

 

[MilSpec]

Pakistan should provide help to it's allies, it's in interest of it's allies and Pakistan's strategic interest. Good Move!

 

[PWFI]

Now India should help the poor oppressed shias of Pakistan.

So Pakistan will help poor sikhs...

Pakistan army in the line of duty providing mercenaries since inception

Is that you in your avatar?

 

[xyxmt]

If PML-N can completely secure PPP's vote, then PA is going into Yemen. At this point, I've changed my mind on the situation. With the Houthis continuing their onslaught, there is a need for intervention that cannot be achieved with PA support. Now, I'm not saying send in hundreds of thousands of soldiers, fully trained reservists (most of whom already have a lot of experience against the ttp) should be enough to fulfill the role needed to accomplish the job.

I have been saying that from the beginning, anywhre in the muslim countries these terrorists should be crushed because we are connected, whatever happens in Yemen will effect us eventually, just like whatever happened in Afghanistan is effecting so many countries. All muslim countries should help each other instead of asking west to help them.

 

[Asian.Century]

Its only Saudi defence minister claiming, meaning not much truth in this report.

 

[KingMamba]

Go ahead, see what happens. You'll find that Pakistani Shia are some of the patriotic Pakistanis in the world. Around 20% of PA is Shia, they'd rather die than join hands with India.


It's called defense treaties and geopolitical realities, but sure, let's ignore facts and listen to your misinformed and completely worthless comment.


If PML-N can completely secure PPP's vote, then PA is going into Yemen. At this point, I've changed my mind on the situation. With the Houthis continuing their onslaught, there is a need for intervention that cannot be achieved with PA support. Now, I'm not saying send in hundreds of thousands of soldiers, fully trained reservists (most of whom already have a lot of experience against the ttp) should be enough to fulfill the role needed to accomplish the job.

I am glad that you have come around to my view of things.

 

[Musafir117]

Its only Saudi defence minister claiming, meaning not much truth in this report.

This...

 

[That Guy]

I am glad that you have come around to my view of things.

Not really, I still think the Arabs should take care of this on their own, but they simply can't. Without PA's experience, they'd suffer heavy casualties on the ground. Simply put, KSA is going to force Pakistan's hand.

 

[Asian.Century]

Not really, I still think the Arabs should take care of this on their own, but they simply can't. Without PA's experience, they'd suffer heavy casualties on the ground. Simply put, KSA is going to force Pakistan's hand.

In the end what would Pakistanis get out of sending its blood and treasure, and resources to Saudia Arabia, fighting foreign wars? What benefits common Pakistanis ?