Rajput_Pakistani
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I'm not a fan of fencing the border, instead Pakistan should open multiple official crossing stations or "ports" - the Afghan economy is a part of the Pakistani economy, it must be thought of and cared for (protected) in that way. Though I very much agree with you that the Talib and the US and Gulf and Peninsula arabs are not to be trusted, though we must realize that these function in partnership with political parties in Pakistan - so the only way to counter these is to be very honest with and to be clear to the Pakistani public - I hope whatever govt comes after this election, will make it their business to set up, create a framework for a Pakistan which is transparent and is very clear about what are Pakistani interests and what are not
Sir, i agree that economics is the way to future, but that takes time. Considering the number of weapons and fighters and history of Afghanistan, it will be long time before Afghanistan stabilize. We have 2 main trade points with Afghanistan, Torkham and Chamman. I have read some where that there is a plan for railway linking Gwadar-Mastong-Chaman. Such trade routes will be like Suez canals for Pakistan, as the goods from / to central Asia will pass through these route to Gwadar, but the problem is that there are many, who don't want Pakistan to be such economical power. And frankly in present condition we lack a strong leader who can get these things done. Look at the the kind of skepticism and opposition to Iran-Pakistan gas pipeline. So realistically speaking, we cant afford to leave any loop hole now. Trade is good but security is first. God forbid, that we have to see again a situation like 2001, where US invaded Afghanistan and all Al-Qaida crossed into Pakistan and spread through out Pakistan. What we were and look at us now in 2013.
I would say "Hope for the Best but prepare for the Worst"