Publicity for separatists: Political propaganda at Pakistan-Afghan match
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They are weak and pathetic. Don't understand nor have the capability to make themselves heard. Diplomacy is an art. We are good at worshipping personalities. When it comes to actual work we suck. Britain should have long ago been told that under no circumstances will Pakistan tolerate safe havens provided to criminals and terrorists. We fully know why Britain provides refuge to such criminals. It is to undermine and bargain with the host nation.
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They are busy with ERO to replace NRO
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When all our politicians and army go to UK with their wealth and children studying there, do anyone here really believe we can actually pull our team out of the world cup and tell UK to F off. No we cant not even IK with his children there. Forget Nawaz and Zardaris and Billawals and Mariyam who have properties there worth billions and who would not even celebrate Eid in a country that they claim to represent. Nobody is going to respect us till the time we start respecting ourselves. Even though i am not watching cricket anymore for quite some time, yesterday's event was a disgrace to sports and a disgrace to UK's credibility for hosting a mega event. They let is politicize, they host all anti Pakistan elements from disgraced absconders like Ishaq Dar to criminals and murderess like Altaf Hussain.
So **** you UK and **** our politicians current ones and past ones for the state they have brought Pakistan and this nation too and this includes the army as well. Their brats are also studding in UK at the expense of Pakistan and its dignity.
So **** you UK and **** our politicians current ones and past ones for the state they have brought Pakistan and this nation too and this includes the army as well. Their brats are also studding in UK at the expense of Pakistan and its dignity.
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and on top of that international media too prints biased stories. issuing a statement is not enough, we need to be proactive. similar propaganda should be funded against our enemies, also against baloch rebels, that how they are terrorists and commit human rights abuses etc.
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A few? A FEW? Are you BLIND OR MAD? EVERY AFGHAN I have met has been an arsehole towards Pakistan. Period. I used to say the US was the culprit killing innocent people but now I take that statement back. They deserve everything that is happening to them. I say drop a nuke on these bastards and finish them. We have been suffering since 1947 because of this namak haram nation and even tho they have waged a proxy war against us for the past 30-40 years, we continue to support them. Enough is enough.
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Have you seen the Patriot Act (Netflix) episode on Cricket Corruption / how the BCCI controls the ICC? It's all about money --- and the IPL and Indian TV rights, because there are over a billion of those guys (many without toilets) crazy about cricket, are everything.
is it worth watching, or gives good info? i find the host annoying so i didnt watch this
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I find him annoying too --- but this was pretty eye-opening. They even dictate the number of matches/teams/etc in tournaments to better the odds for Team India.
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Few days back, BBC runs a fake story in regard to human rights abuses which was officially responded with strong message and then comes this plane thing along with Afghanis showing their true colours. In other words, such kind of matters wouldn't resolve through mere lip service or with strong words instead, lets start something concrete to make them realize of their agenda and difference between brotherly neighbors & back stabbing opportunists.
ICC is being influenced by BCCI (India) at large, India loves Afghanis too much now a days, Modi sees letters from Balochistan & GB, A word cup event is taking place between Pakistan and Indian lackey, there goes the PTM narrative down the gutter so if we calculate few recent developments, the connection and the pattern to the source is pretty clear but unfortunately, Foreign Office is now playing too soft & acting totally unaware in this regard.
GoP needs to take the matter not just with ICC but also, with UK authorities at large. Not to mention that how Pakistanis are merely showing restraint abroad but on other hand, Indians somehow succeeded to create a bigger rift between Pakistanis & Afghanis. As it is done now, lets start from home.
ICC is being influenced by BCCI (India) at large, India loves Afghanis too much now a days, Modi sees letters from Balochistan & GB, A word cup event is taking place between Pakistan and Indian lackey, there goes the PTM narrative down the gutter so if we calculate few recent developments, the connection and the pattern to the source is pretty clear but unfortunately, Foreign Office is now playing too soft & acting totally unaware in this regard.
GoP needs to take the matter not just with ICC but also, with UK authorities at large. Not to mention that how Pakistanis are merely showing restraint abroad but on other hand, Indians somehow succeeded to create a bigger rift between Pakistanis & Afghanis. As it is done now, lets start from home.
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most of the Pakistani fans are british residents
just a thought ... the noise behind the whole thing is more publicity than the main event
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Publicity for separatists: Political propaganda at Pakistan-Afghan match
The Pakistan-Afghanistan match in Headingly, Leeds on Saturday became a victim of political controversy when a plane showcasing the message “Justice for Baluchistan” flew across the venue, stirring up clashes between fans from the two countries.
Baluchistan is Pakistan’s largest province, where the military is carrying out counterterrorism operations to eliminate instruments of Indian proxy warfare and terrorist organizations. The Foreign Ministry of Pakistan condemned this act and launched a strong diplomatic initiative against this malicious propaganda.
A statement issued by the Foreign Office stated, “The flying of anti-Pakistan banners, unruly conduct of certain group of spectators towards Pakistan team players, and scuffles during the Pakistan-Afghanistan World Cup cricket match are a matter of deep concern.” The statement added, “Use of sports venues for such malicious propaganda is unacceptable. We expect all relevant authorities, both sports and law enforcement, to thoroughly investigate the matter and bring those responsible to account. The matter is also being taken up through diplomatic channels.”
The banner triggered unrest and media reports revealed that “violent clashes” erupted between the supports of Pakistan and Afghanistan, causing the Police to intervene. AFP reported that the clashes erupted in the stands at the beginning of the match, urging the security personnel to intervene.
Two people have been arrested by the police and multiple footages of the clashes are circulating across social media.
Pakistan arrived at the venue with the agenda to increase its chances of playing in the semifinals of the Cricket World Cup Championship 2019. While the atmosphere was already tense, the airplane carrying messages of “Justice for Baluchistan” and “Help end disappearances in Pakistan” certainly made matters worse.
Aircraft was Unauthorized: ICC
The International Cricket Council announced to the press that the “aircraft was unauthorized” and the incident will be investigated by the Leeds air traffic authorities.
We are aware of some scuffles among a minority of fans and are currently working with the venue security team and the local police force, West Yorkshire Police, to ensure there are no further incidents.
The ICC spokesperson expressed, “We do not condone any sort of political messages at the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup and will work with West Yorkshire police to deal with and understand why this has happened and to ensure it does not repeat.” However, the Leeds Air Control denied any knowledge of the incident, and informed the media that it had not received any instructions regarding denying the plane permission to fly the banners over the venue of the Pak-Afghan match.
The ICC announced that it intends to take action against the fans who got involved in the “scuffles” and clashes before the match. The ICC spokesperson commented, “We are aware of some scuffles among a minority of fans and are currently working with the venue security team and the local police force, West Yorkshire Police, to ensure there are no further incidents.” He added, “We do not condone this type of behavior, and will take appropriate action against any anti-social behavior that spoils the enjoyment for the fans.”
RAW-Funded: Publicity for Terrorists
Jan Achakzai, Chairman of the Centre for Geo-Politics and Baluchistan, observed that the Baluchistan banners are simply a manifestation of the advertising efforts undertaken by individuals and entities with vested interests in stirring unrest in Pakistan. Achakzai noted, “Baluchistan banners” display by an aircraft in Birmingham cricket stadium is just a small manifestation of massive advertising campaign covering big commercial billboards, double tracker buses, carts, and cycles mounted posters. The cost of this campaign runs in millions of pounds.”
Read more: Qureshi, Pakistan’s FM is confident of Pakistan’s win over Afghanistan
The Baloch geo-strategist added, “Few individuals on state benefits could not afford to pay for this level of targeted publicity for fringe separatists, terrorists leaders.” Explaining the Indian efforts and agendas behind staging such political propaganda, Jan Achakzai mentioned, “The new RAW chief who took over last week is the hawk who bank rolled these proxy leaders in Europe. While being the head of operations in RAW, he commissioned millions of dollars for the propaganda campaign in Europe particularly in Geneva, London, Paris and Berlin. The aim was to target Pakistani state and the Army.”
The Baloch analyst, with vast expertise on Baluchistan’s ethnic insurgency further added, “According to one estimate, so far the RAW has paid nearly $2 billion dollars over the last 10 years to finance insurgency in Baluchistan, bribed its leaders in exile, paid salaries for foot soldiers and bought off small weapons and ammunition including ARDX in Afghan black market.” Achakzai added, “Through an open bidding process every soft target hit by militants would incur hefty amount by the RAW handlers setting across Afghanistan and Iran’s Chabahar.”
RAW’s Network in the West
Jan Achakzai explained that India’s premier spy agency, RAW, has a significant network across Europe and India to sponsor terror groups and lobby support for Baloch militants, MQM’s London chapter, and most recently PTM has also been added to the list. Achakzai claimed, “Europe and the US has now increased the focus of the RAW’s diplomatic lobbying: it is sponsoring networks and lobbying firms not only for Baloch militants but also for MQM-London and now PTM to hook up with influential policy makers, politicians, MPs and congressmen/women.”
Pakistan’s Foreign Office has raised the issue with the UK, but for too long London has been abused by Pakistani separatists, terrorists and money launderers with or without the connections of the UK government and the system.
Explaining the agenda behind the Baluchistan banners, Achakzai noted, “The latest publicity stunt in UK is part of these efforts to raise build and promote anti-Pakistan and anti-Army
narrative. Otherwise, millions of Kashmiris have disappeared in the Indian-Occupied Kashmir and other parts of India, neither one liner nor a pamphlet got the fact mentioned in Europe.” Jan Achakzai explained India’s anti-Pakistan propaganda circulating across the United Kingdom, and its impact on Pakistan’s bilateral relations with the UK. He observed, “Use of the United Kingdom’s soil is also very intriguing: Pakistan is directly contributing to the UK’s national security. The activities of the RAW in London deliver a very wrong message for Pakistan’s massive collaboration with the UK in Intel gathering, data sharing, even eavesdropping of Pakistani expatriate community for national security of mainland (the UK).”
The Baloch geo-strategist added, “Pakistan’s Foreign Office has raised the issue with the UK, but for too long London has been abused by Pakistani separatists, terrorists and money launderers with or without the connections of the UK government and the system.”
Read more: PTM Funding: The Role of RAW-NDS, Wealthy FATA Diaspora in the Gulf & Hostile Agencies
“Pakistan’s national security encompasses all other considerations and this is the time to have a candid discussion with the UK authorities. Otherwise, Islamabad will be within its right to revisit one-sided critical cooperation in security arena which will be a big loss for bilateral relations of the two countries”, concluded Jan Achakzai.
The Pakistan-Afghanistan match in Headingly, Leeds on Saturday became a victim of political controversy when a plane showcasing the message “Justice for Baluchistan” flew across the venue, stirring up clashes between fans from the two countries.
Baluchistan is Pakistan’s largest province, where the military is carrying out counterterrorism operations to eliminate instruments of Indian proxy warfare and terrorist organizations. The Foreign Ministry of Pakistan condemned this act and launched a strong diplomatic initiative against this malicious propaganda.
A statement issued by the Foreign Office stated, “The flying of anti-Pakistan banners, unruly conduct of certain group of spectators towards Pakistan team players, and scuffles during the Pakistan-Afghanistan World Cup cricket match are a matter of deep concern.” The statement added, “Use of sports venues for such malicious propaganda is unacceptable. We expect all relevant authorities, both sports and law enforcement, to thoroughly investigate the matter and bring those responsible to account. The matter is also being taken up through diplomatic channels.”
The banner triggered unrest and media reports revealed that “violent clashes” erupted between the supports of Pakistan and Afghanistan, causing the Police to intervene. AFP reported that the clashes erupted in the stands at the beginning of the match, urging the security personnel to intervene.
Two people have been arrested by the police and multiple footages of the clashes are circulating across social media.
Pakistan arrived at the venue with the agenda to increase its chances of playing in the semifinals of the Cricket World Cup Championship 2019. While the atmosphere was already tense, the airplane carrying messages of “Justice for Baluchistan” and “Help end disappearances in Pakistan” certainly made matters worse.
Aircraft was Unauthorized: ICC
The International Cricket Council announced to the press that the “aircraft was unauthorized” and the incident will be investigated by the Leeds air traffic authorities.
We are aware of some scuffles among a minority of fans and are currently working with the venue security team and the local police force, West Yorkshire Police, to ensure there are no further incidents.
The ICC spokesperson expressed, “We do not condone any sort of political messages at the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup and will work with West Yorkshire police to deal with and understand why this has happened and to ensure it does not repeat.” However, the Leeds Air Control denied any knowledge of the incident, and informed the media that it had not received any instructions regarding denying the plane permission to fly the banners over the venue of the Pak-Afghan match.
The ICC announced that it intends to take action against the fans who got involved in the “scuffles” and clashes before the match. The ICC spokesperson commented, “We are aware of some scuffles among a minority of fans and are currently working with the venue security team and the local police force, West Yorkshire Police, to ensure there are no further incidents.” He added, “We do not condone this type of behavior, and will take appropriate action against any anti-social behavior that spoils the enjoyment for the fans.”
RAW-Funded: Publicity for Terrorists
Jan Achakzai, Chairman of the Centre for Geo-Politics and Baluchistan, observed that the Baluchistan banners are simply a manifestation of the advertising efforts undertaken by individuals and entities with vested interests in stirring unrest in Pakistan. Achakzai noted, “Baluchistan banners” display by an aircraft in Birmingham cricket stadium is just a small manifestation of massive advertising campaign covering big commercial billboards, double tracker buses, carts, and cycles mounted posters. The cost of this campaign runs in millions of pounds.”
Read more: Qureshi, Pakistan’s FM is confident of Pakistan’s win over Afghanistan
The Baloch geo-strategist added, “Few individuals on state benefits could not afford to pay for this level of targeted publicity for fringe separatists, terrorists leaders.” Explaining the Indian efforts and agendas behind staging such political propaganda, Jan Achakzai mentioned, “The new RAW chief who took over last week is the hawk who bank rolled these proxy leaders in Europe. While being the head of operations in RAW, he commissioned millions of dollars for the propaganda campaign in Europe particularly in Geneva, London, Paris and Berlin. The aim was to target Pakistani state and the Army.”
The Baloch analyst, with vast expertise on Baluchistan’s ethnic insurgency further added, “According to one estimate, so far the RAW has paid nearly $2 billion dollars over the last 10 years to finance insurgency in Baluchistan, bribed its leaders in exile, paid salaries for foot soldiers and bought off small weapons and ammunition including ARDX in Afghan black market.” Achakzai added, “Through an open bidding process every soft target hit by militants would incur hefty amount by the RAW handlers setting across Afghanistan and Iran’s Chabahar.”
RAW’s Network in the West
Jan Achakzai explained that India’s premier spy agency, RAW, has a significant network across Europe and India to sponsor terror groups and lobby support for Baloch militants, MQM’s London chapter, and most recently PTM has also been added to the list. Achakzai claimed, “Europe and the US has now increased the focus of the RAW’s diplomatic lobbying: it is sponsoring networks and lobbying firms not only for Baloch militants but also for MQM-London and now PTM to hook up with influential policy makers, politicians, MPs and congressmen/women.”
Pakistan’s Foreign Office has raised the issue with the UK, but for too long London has been abused by Pakistani separatists, terrorists and money launderers with or without the connections of the UK government and the system.
Explaining the agenda behind the Baluchistan banners, Achakzai noted, “The latest publicity stunt in UK is part of these efforts to raise build and promote anti-Pakistan and anti-Army
narrative. Otherwise, millions of Kashmiris have disappeared in the Indian-Occupied Kashmir and other parts of India, neither one liner nor a pamphlet got the fact mentioned in Europe.” Jan Achakzai explained India’s anti-Pakistan propaganda circulating across the United Kingdom, and its impact on Pakistan’s bilateral relations with the UK. He observed, “Use of the United Kingdom’s soil is also very intriguing: Pakistan is directly contributing to the UK’s national security. The activities of the RAW in London deliver a very wrong message for Pakistan’s massive collaboration with the UK in Intel gathering, data sharing, even eavesdropping of Pakistani expatriate community for national security of mainland (the UK).”
The Baloch geo-strategist added, “Pakistan’s Foreign Office has raised the issue with the UK, but for too long London has been abused by Pakistani separatists, terrorists and money launderers with or without the connections of the UK government and the system.”
Read more: PTM Funding: The Role of RAW-NDS, Wealthy FATA Diaspora in the Gulf & Hostile Agencies
“Pakistan’s national security encompasses all other considerations and this is the time to have a candid discussion with the UK authorities. Otherwise, Islamabad will be within its right to revisit one-sided critical cooperation in security arena which will be a big loss for bilateral relations of the two countries”, concluded Jan Achakzai.
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Publicity for separatists: Political propaganda at Pakistan-Afghan match
The Pakistan-Afghanistan match in Headingly, Leeds on Saturday became a victim of political controversy when a plane showcasing the message “Justice for Baluchistan” flew across the venue, stirring up clashes between fans from the two countries.
Baluchistan is Pakistan’s largest province, where the military is carrying out counterterrorism operations to eliminate instruments of Indian proxy warfare and terrorist organizations. The Foreign Ministry of Pakistan condemned this act and launched a strong diplomatic initiative against this malicious propaganda.
A statement issued by the Foreign Office stated, “The flying of anti-Pakistan banners, unruly conduct of certain group of spectators towards Pakistan team players, and scuffles during the Pakistan-Afghanistan World Cup cricket match are a matter of deep concern.” The statement added, “Use of sports venues for such malicious propaganda is unacceptable. We expect all relevant authorities, both sports and law enforcement, to thoroughly investigate the matter and bring those responsible to account. The matter is also being taken up through diplomatic channels.”
The banner triggered unrest and media reports revealed that “violent clashes” erupted between the supports of Pakistan and Afghanistan, causing the Police to intervene. AFP reported that the clashes erupted in the stands at the beginning of the match, urging the security personnel to intervene.
Two people have been arrested by the police and multiple footages of the clashes are circulating across social media.
Pakistan arrived at the venue with the agenda to increase its chances of playing in the semifinals of the Cricket World Cup Championship 2019. While the atmosphere was already tense, the airplane carrying messages of “Justice for Baluchistan” and “Help end disappearances in Pakistan” certainly made matters worse.
Aircraft was Unauthorized: ICC
The International Cricket Council announced to the press that the “aircraft was unauthorized” and the incident will be investigated by the Leeds air traffic authorities.
We are aware of some scuffles among a minority of fans and are currently working with the venue security team and the local police force, West Yorkshire Police, to ensure there are no further incidents.
The ICC spokesperson expressed, “We do not condone any sort of political messages at the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup and will work with West Yorkshire police to deal with and understand why this has happened and to ensure it does not repeat.” However, the Leeds Air Control denied any knowledge of the incident, and informed the media that it had not received any instructions regarding denying the plane permission to fly the banners over the venue of the Pak-Afghan match.
The ICC announced that it intends to take action against the fans who got involved in the “scuffles” and clashes before the match. The ICC spokesperson commented, “We are aware of some scuffles among a minority of fans and are currently working with the venue security team and the local police force, West Yorkshire Police, to ensure there are no further incidents.” He added, “We do not condone this type of behavior, and will take appropriate action against any anti-social behavior that spoils the enjoyment for the fans.”
RAW-Funded: Publicity for Terrorists
Jan Achakzai, Chairman of the Centre for Geo-Politics and Baluchistan, observed that the Baluchistan banners are simply a manifestation of the advertising efforts undertaken by individuals and entities with vested interests in stirring unrest in Pakistan. Achakzai noted, “Baluchistan banners” display by an aircraft in Birmingham cricket stadium is just a small manifestation of massive advertising campaign covering big commercial billboards, double tracker buses, carts, and cycles mounted posters. The cost of this campaign runs in millions of pounds.”
Read more: Qureshi, Pakistan’s FM is confident of Pakistan’s win over Afghanistan
The Baloch geo-strategist added, “Few individuals on state benefits could not afford to pay for this level of targeted publicity for fringe separatists, terrorists leaders.” Explaining the Indian efforts and agendas behind staging such political propaganda, Jan Achakzai mentioned, “The new RAW chief who took over last week is the hawk who bank rolled these proxy leaders in Europe. While being the head of operations in RAW, he commissioned millions of dollars for the propaganda campaign in Europe particularly in Geneva, London, Paris and Berlin. The aim was to target Pakistani state and the Army.”
The Baloch analyst, with vast expertise on Baluchistan’s ethnic insurgency further added, “According to one estimate, so far the RAW has paid nearly $2 billion dollars over the last 10 years to finance insurgency in Baluchistan, bribed its leaders in exile, paid salaries for foot soldiers and bought off small weapons and ammunition including ARDX in Afghan black market.” Achakzai added, “Through an open bidding process every soft target hit by militants would incur hefty amount by the RAW handlers setting across Afghanistan and Iran’s Chabahar.”
RAW’s Network in the West
Jan Achakzai explained that India’s premier spy agency, RAW, has a significant network across Europe and India to sponsor terror groups and lobby support for Baloch militants, MQM’s London chapter, and most recently PTM has also been added to the list. Achakzai claimed, “Europe and the US has now increased the focus of the RAW’s diplomatic lobbying: it is sponsoring networks and lobbying firms not only for Baloch militants but also for MQM-London and now PTM to hook up with influential policy makers, politicians, MPs and congressmen/women.”
Pakistan’s Foreign Office has raised the issue with the UK, but for too long London has been abused by Pakistani separatists, terrorists and money launderers with or without the connections of the UK government and the system.
Explaining the agenda behind the Baluchistan banners, Achakzai noted, “The latest publicity stunt in UK is part of these efforts to raise build and promote anti-Pakistan and anti-Army
narrative. Otherwise, millions of Kashmiris have disappeared in the Indian-Occupied Kashmir and other parts of India, neither one liner nor a pamphlet got the fact mentioned in Europe.” Jan Achakzai explained India’s anti-Pakistan propaganda circulating across the United Kingdom, and its impact on Pakistan’s bilateral relations with the UK. He observed, “Use of the United Kingdom’s soil is also very intriguing: Pakistan is directly contributing to the UK’s national security. The activities of the RAW in London deliver a very wrong message for Pakistan’s massive collaboration with the UK in Intel gathering, data sharing, even eavesdropping of Pakistani expatriate community for national security of mainland (the UK).”
The Baloch geo-strategist added, “Pakistan’s Foreign Office has raised the issue with the UK, but for too long London has been abused by Pakistani separatists, terrorists and money launderers with or without the connections of the UK government and the system.”
Read more: PTM Funding: The Role of RAW-NDS, Wealthy FATA Diaspora in the Gulf & Hostile Agencies
“Pakistan’s national security encompasses all other considerations and this is the time to have a candid discussion with the UK authorities. Otherwise, Islamabad will be within its right to revisit one-sided critical cooperation in security arena which will be a big loss for bilateral relations of the two countries”, concluded Jan Achakzai.
The Pakistan-Afghanistan match in Headingly, Leeds on Saturday became a victim of political controversy when a plane showcasing the message “Justice for Baluchistan” flew across the venue, stirring up clashes between fans from the two countries.
Baluchistan is Pakistan’s largest province, where the military is carrying out counterterrorism operations to eliminate instruments of Indian proxy warfare and terrorist organizations. The Foreign Ministry of Pakistan condemned this act and launched a strong diplomatic initiative against this malicious propaganda.
A statement issued by the Foreign Office stated, “The flying of anti-Pakistan banners, unruly conduct of certain group of spectators towards Pakistan team players, and scuffles during the Pakistan-Afghanistan World Cup cricket match are a matter of deep concern.” The statement added, “Use of sports venues for such malicious propaganda is unacceptable. We expect all relevant authorities, both sports and law enforcement, to thoroughly investigate the matter and bring those responsible to account. The matter is also being taken up through diplomatic channels.”
The banner triggered unrest and media reports revealed that “violent clashes” erupted between the supports of Pakistan and Afghanistan, causing the Police to intervene. AFP reported that the clashes erupted in the stands at the beginning of the match, urging the security personnel to intervene.
Two people have been arrested by the police and multiple footages of the clashes are circulating across social media.
Pakistan arrived at the venue with the agenda to increase its chances of playing in the semifinals of the Cricket World Cup Championship 2019. While the atmosphere was already tense, the airplane carrying messages of “Justice for Baluchistan” and “Help end disappearances in Pakistan” certainly made matters worse.
Aircraft was Unauthorized: ICC
The International Cricket Council announced to the press that the “aircraft was unauthorized” and the incident will be investigated by the Leeds air traffic authorities.
We are aware of some scuffles among a minority of fans and are currently working with the venue security team and the local police force, West Yorkshire Police, to ensure there are no further incidents.
The ICC spokesperson expressed, “We do not condone any sort of political messages at the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup and will work with West Yorkshire police to deal with and understand why this has happened and to ensure it does not repeat.” However, the Leeds Air Control denied any knowledge of the incident, and informed the media that it had not received any instructions regarding denying the plane permission to fly the banners over the venue of the Pak-Afghan match.
The ICC announced that it intends to take action against the fans who got involved in the “scuffles” and clashes before the match. The ICC spokesperson commented, “We are aware of some scuffles among a minority of fans and are currently working with the venue security team and the local police force, West Yorkshire Police, to ensure there are no further incidents.” He added, “We do not condone this type of behavior, and will take appropriate action against any anti-social behavior that spoils the enjoyment for the fans.”
RAW-Funded: Publicity for Terrorists
Jan Achakzai, Chairman of the Centre for Geo-Politics and Baluchistan, observed that the Baluchistan banners are simply a manifestation of the advertising efforts undertaken by individuals and entities with vested interests in stirring unrest in Pakistan. Achakzai noted, “Baluchistan banners” display by an aircraft in Birmingham cricket stadium is just a small manifestation of massive advertising campaign covering big commercial billboards, double tracker buses, carts, and cycles mounted posters. The cost of this campaign runs in millions of pounds.”
Read more: Qureshi, Pakistan’s FM is confident of Pakistan’s win over Afghanistan
The Baloch geo-strategist added, “Few individuals on state benefits could not afford to pay for this level of targeted publicity for fringe separatists, terrorists leaders.” Explaining the Indian efforts and agendas behind staging such political propaganda, Jan Achakzai mentioned, “The new RAW chief who took over last week is the hawk who bank rolled these proxy leaders in Europe. While being the head of operations in RAW, he commissioned millions of dollars for the propaganda campaign in Europe particularly in Geneva, London, Paris and Berlin. The aim was to target Pakistani state and the Army.”
The Baloch analyst, with vast expertise on Baluchistan’s ethnic insurgency further added, “According to one estimate, so far the RAW has paid nearly $2 billion dollars over the last 10 years to finance insurgency in Baluchistan, bribed its leaders in exile, paid salaries for foot soldiers and bought off small weapons and ammunition including ARDX in Afghan black market.” Achakzai added, “Through an open bidding process every soft target hit by militants would incur hefty amount by the RAW handlers setting across Afghanistan and Iran’s Chabahar.”
RAW’s Network in the West
Jan Achakzai explained that India’s premier spy agency, RAW, has a significant network across Europe and India to sponsor terror groups and lobby support for Baloch militants, MQM’s London chapter, and most recently PTM has also been added to the list. Achakzai claimed, “Europe and the US has now increased the focus of the RAW’s diplomatic lobbying: it is sponsoring networks and lobbying firms not only for Baloch militants but also for MQM-London and now PTM to hook up with influential policy makers, politicians, MPs and congressmen/women.”
Pakistan’s Foreign Office has raised the issue with the UK, but for too long London has been abused by Pakistani separatists, terrorists and money launderers with or without the connections of the UK government and the system.
Explaining the agenda behind the Baluchistan banners, Achakzai noted, “The latest publicity stunt in UK is part of these efforts to raise build and promote anti-Pakistan and anti-Army
narrative. Otherwise, millions of Kashmiris have disappeared in the Indian-Occupied Kashmir and other parts of India, neither one liner nor a pamphlet got the fact mentioned in Europe.” Jan Achakzai explained India’s anti-Pakistan propaganda circulating across the United Kingdom, and its impact on Pakistan’s bilateral relations with the UK. He observed, “Use of the United Kingdom’s soil is also very intriguing: Pakistan is directly contributing to the UK’s national security. The activities of the RAW in London deliver a very wrong message for Pakistan’s massive collaboration with the UK in Intel gathering, data sharing, even eavesdropping of Pakistani expatriate community for national security of mainland (the UK).”
The Baloch geo-strategist added, “Pakistan’s Foreign Office has raised the issue with the UK, but for too long London has been abused by Pakistani separatists, terrorists and money launderers with or without the connections of the UK government and the system.”
Read more: PTM Funding: The Role of RAW-NDS, Wealthy FATA Diaspora in the Gulf & Hostile Agencies
“Pakistan’s national security encompasses all other considerations and this is the time to have a candid discussion with the UK authorities. Otherwise, Islamabad will be within its right to revisit one-sided critical cooperation in security arena which will be a big loss for bilateral relations of the two countries”, concluded Jan Achakzai.
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