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In a disappointing move, the Pakistani parliament has decided to refrain from supporting the Gulf military efforts in Yemen. The MPs voted to urge the Nawaz Sharif government to stay ‘neutral’ in the Saudi-led Storm of Resolve campaign, aimed at restoring the legitimate government in Yemen and uprooting Iranian hegemony in the Arab country.
The Pakistani stance is shrouded in mystery and full of contradictions, to say the least.
Statements made by Pakistani officials stressing their support for Saudi Arabia and Gulf states in the face of clear and present dangers, emanating from Iran’s growing dominance — using Al Houthi militias as pawns — on the southern borders of Saudi Arabia — have not materialised. Such contradiction calls for suspicion regarding the Pakistani position. It was not expected by the people of Gulf Cooperation Council countries, who are bound with Pakistan in strategic relations that surpass ties with any other country. We did not think Pakistan would hesitate in backing the Arab coalition.
But once again, Pakistan has let down the Gulf countries and left us confused as it continues to send mixed messages. The situation in Yemen, which puts the Gulf strategic security at stake, calls for no less than a conclusive and crystal-clear stance.
The Pakistani parliament and its leaders are well aware of the strength of their relations with Arab Gulf countries, which never shied away from standing by Islamabad — politically as well as economically. They surely realise that the depth of such relationship has begun to erode as a result of their incomprehensible policies. They are risking the loss of friends and allies in the region who have always been there for Pakistan, supporting the country with economic, political and humanitarian assistance. Pakistan and its leaders are also risking the possibility of losing their political credibility and the trust that had been put in them by the Gulf people.
Sadly, Pakistan’s latest move reveals that it is perhaps no longer in a position of confidence. We sincerely hope we are wrong in this.
Pakistan risks losing trust of Gulf nations | GulfNews.com
The Pakistani stance is shrouded in mystery and full of contradictions, to say the least.
Statements made by Pakistani officials stressing their support for Saudi Arabia and Gulf states in the face of clear and present dangers, emanating from Iran’s growing dominance — using Al Houthi militias as pawns — on the southern borders of Saudi Arabia — have not materialised. Such contradiction calls for suspicion regarding the Pakistani position. It was not expected by the people of Gulf Cooperation Council countries, who are bound with Pakistan in strategic relations that surpass ties with any other country. We did not think Pakistan would hesitate in backing the Arab coalition.
But once again, Pakistan has let down the Gulf countries and left us confused as it continues to send mixed messages. The situation in Yemen, which puts the Gulf strategic security at stake, calls for no less than a conclusive and crystal-clear stance.
The Pakistani parliament and its leaders are well aware of the strength of their relations with Arab Gulf countries, which never shied away from standing by Islamabad — politically as well as economically. They surely realise that the depth of such relationship has begun to erode as a result of their incomprehensible policies. They are risking the loss of friends and allies in the region who have always been there for Pakistan, supporting the country with economic, political and humanitarian assistance. Pakistan and its leaders are also risking the possibility of losing their political credibility and the trust that had been put in them by the Gulf people.
Sadly, Pakistan’s latest move reveals that it is perhaps no longer in a position of confidence. We sincerely hope we are wrong in this.
Pakistan risks losing trust of Gulf nations | GulfNews.com
