Bilal Khan (Quwa)
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One issue we have is a lack of accountability in all sectors of the state (not just the armed forces).Two camps of thought :
1. Original order was for 6-8 Saab 2000’s but this was reduced to accommodate a new initiative by the leadership of the time to buy the ZDK-03s.
2. Plenty of objections were given to this move - both provided pros and cons but time has not been kind to the evaluation of the ZDK in some aspects while the erieye has has full marks through and through (almost).
As for wrong people, this is beyond the scope of this subject - and many of them are sitting. You want a start on wrong people - read up on the few books written by recognized heroes on the PAF.
There are always perspectives : The infamous Adm Mansoor ul Haq has his fair share of supporters as well. Because for all his misleadings(he just happened to be caught and a scapegoat) he did initiate a few reforms and changes that benefit the PN to this day ... or so Ive heard from multiple quarters @Rashid Mahmood
Yes, we get one arm sledging the other time to time, but that's not accountability, just a turf fight.
Accountability is a culture that requires transparency, a willingness to answer tough questions, and hard-coded mechanisms for removing wrong actors.
This doesn't exist in Pakistan. Full stop. Yes we can easily blame one institution or the other (e.g., the military stays above external accountability), but that's just a symptom.
The judiciary, political parties, government, bureaucracy, etc are all no different (and in some aspects worse).
This starts with our collective psyche. You need to be willing to put your work on the table and let others (including the idiots) critique it. You should have enough confidence in what you do to easily push off the fools and actually convince others who do get it.