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Taliban or the Highway men
By Bilafond
The Pakistani Taliban, not only the TTP but all the rest are a conglomerate of thugs, thieves, robbers, kidnappers suicide killers, in short they are the Highway Men who have filled in a partial vacuum of a territory which remained more in a state of rage and agitation. The power hungry that would kill and maim with complete dementia and lunacy.
This is the definition of groups operating in Pakistan; they are misguided lot of people who have misused and dishonoured the name of Islam and to justify their existence, hiding behind the excuse that they are doing all this to drive the Americans away from Afghanistan and anyone who are supporting the Americans, in this case Pakistani government and military. This is a farce and far from truth. The 9/11 and its aftermath have led the world into utter chaos and disarray both politically and economically- all in the name of peace, stability and preservation of US interests; Rest of the world be damned. There is not a single country in the region and Middle East where we do not see the American Finger.
These splintered groups in Pakistan who have evolved themselves in the name of anti-America ideology and all those who side with the great satan are justified targets.
The resultant fallout is that our society seems to have lost it bearings. Creaks, Cracks and Crumble; all the three Cs are leading us fast to fourth C, the Collapse. Not only of the State structure but also our way of life is heaved into iniquity and medievalism.
The word Taliban has now taken a new meaning. It epitomizes fear, disrespect for any law of the land, except, their own beliefs and persuasion. The strengthening arms of these groups are the silence of Pakistani religious organisations across the board. The tribal connections and political culture in Pakistan of religious parties thrive on following a thin line whereby these parties never openly condemn the wanton acts perpetrated against innocent civilians. The silence of mainstream religious groups is justified by usual statement we hear ever day that these acts are result of American Policies. This is partial truth but not the whole truth.
This nature of Pakistani Taliban and centered tribal culture helps them in portrayal of their actions as justified to its supporters; but the problem is grave. They demonise the Muslim character of their Muslim opponents and also of their patrons, both foreign Muslims and non-Muslims. Pakistani Taliban have now surpassed all their non-Pakistani allies by being used by all the agencies outside and may be inside by rogue elements once part of the agencies in Pakistan.
I see the Afghan Taliban completely different to the Pakistani Taliban. The structural unity perhaps of Afghan Taliban stands more notable than on the side of Pakistani Taliban. There are few strands, which connect the Pakistani Taliban with Afghans. And that is where in my opinion the line is drawn when it comes to the definition by the good and bad Taliban. I feel it is here that we should bunch the good ones on both sides of the border. An effort to unfasten and detach our good Taliban from those with whom the International community would like to indulge in any meaningful dialogue will be in long run am afraid will not work.
At this point the solution of Afghanistan and its peace needs to be seen as not only Pashtuns but the Hazaras, the Uzbeks and the Tajiks. Iran will and should also at some stage be a player to participate in peace. Too much of suspicion dubiousness by the West to only pursue their own agenda will never work. The region, if peace has to be brought in all stake holders need to be in it; with that I mean not India but Iran, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and the adjoining countries north of Oxus River.
The demographic structure of the tribal areas on both sides of the border will not allow complete closure of the border areas. It will give rise to host of issues. Whereas of late the Iranians have decided to fence the entire Iran-Afghan and Iran-Pakistan border, this may not be possible between Pakistan and Afghanistan. It will tantamount to telling the Pashtuns inhabiting the border that we will segregate you, you are bad you move across and create problems but that is not what the case is and not the approach to be followed. It will not work. There is a need to subvert the unity and identity of the problematic groups. Seek assistance of the locals and those who are not anti-Pakistan.
Let me assure you they are in plenty who love this country, a patient hearing of the problems will work. We should be firm in meeting with each group but not with arrogance. Work within the traditions and culture of the Pakhtoon society. History of the region need not be allowed to be interpreted how all invaders were defeated, but should be analysed in how the conflicts could have been avoided. There in lies the key and the secret to determine the good from the bad; Obstinate from the Tenacious; humane from the brutal.
Taliban or the Highway men
By Bilafond
The Pakistani Taliban, not only the TTP but all the rest are a conglomerate of thugs, thieves, robbers, kidnappers suicide killers, in short they are the Highway Men who have filled in a partial vacuum of a territory which remained more in a state of rage and agitation. The power hungry that would kill and maim with complete dementia and lunacy.
This is the definition of groups operating in Pakistan; they are misguided lot of people who have misused and dishonoured the name of Islam and to justify their existence, hiding behind the excuse that they are doing all this to drive the Americans away from Afghanistan and anyone who are supporting the Americans, in this case Pakistani government and military. This is a farce and far from truth. The 9/11 and its aftermath have led the world into utter chaos and disarray both politically and economically- all in the name of peace, stability and preservation of US interests; Rest of the world be damned. There is not a single country in the region and Middle East where we do not see the American Finger.
These splintered groups in Pakistan who have evolved themselves in the name of anti-America ideology and all those who side with the great satan are justified targets.
The resultant fallout is that our society seems to have lost it bearings. Creaks, Cracks and Crumble; all the three Cs are leading us fast to fourth C, the Collapse. Not only of the State structure but also our way of life is heaved into iniquity and medievalism.
The word Taliban has now taken a new meaning. It epitomizes fear, disrespect for any law of the land, except, their own beliefs and persuasion. The strengthening arms of these groups are the silence of Pakistani religious organisations across the board. The tribal connections and political culture in Pakistan of religious parties thrive on following a thin line whereby these parties never openly condemn the wanton acts perpetrated against innocent civilians. The silence of mainstream religious groups is justified by usual statement we hear ever day that these acts are result of American Policies. This is partial truth but not the whole truth.
This nature of Pakistani Taliban and centered tribal culture helps them in portrayal of their actions as justified to its supporters; but the problem is grave. They demonise the Muslim character of their Muslim opponents and also of their patrons, both foreign Muslims and non-Muslims. Pakistani Taliban have now surpassed all their non-Pakistani allies by being used by all the agencies outside and may be inside by rogue elements once part of the agencies in Pakistan.
I see the Afghan Taliban completely different to the Pakistani Taliban. The structural unity perhaps of Afghan Taliban stands more notable than on the side of Pakistani Taliban. There are few strands, which connect the Pakistani Taliban with Afghans. And that is where in my opinion the line is drawn when it comes to the definition by the good and bad Taliban. I feel it is here that we should bunch the good ones on both sides of the border. An effort to unfasten and detach our good Taliban from those with whom the International community would like to indulge in any meaningful dialogue will be in long run am afraid will not work.
At this point the solution of Afghanistan and its peace needs to be seen as not only Pashtuns but the Hazaras, the Uzbeks and the Tajiks. Iran will and should also at some stage be a player to participate in peace. Too much of suspicion dubiousness by the West to only pursue their own agenda will never work. The region, if peace has to be brought in all stake holders need to be in it; with that I mean not India but Iran, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and the adjoining countries north of Oxus River.
The demographic structure of the tribal areas on both sides of the border will not allow complete closure of the border areas. It will give rise to host of issues. Whereas of late the Iranians have decided to fence the entire Iran-Afghan and Iran-Pakistan border, this may not be possible between Pakistan and Afghanistan. It will tantamount to telling the Pashtuns inhabiting the border that we will segregate you, you are bad you move across and create problems but that is not what the case is and not the approach to be followed. It will not work. There is a need to subvert the unity and identity of the problematic groups. Seek assistance of the locals and those who are not anti-Pakistan.
Let me assure you they are in plenty who love this country, a patient hearing of the problems will work. We should be firm in meeting with each group but not with arrogance. Work within the traditions and culture of the Pakhtoon society. History of the region need not be allowed to be interpreted how all invaders were defeated, but should be analysed in how the conflicts could have been avoided. There in lies the key and the secret to determine the good from the bad; Obstinate from the Tenacious; humane from the brutal.
Taliban or the Highway men
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