UN hails Pakistan over efforts for world peace

[Edevelop]

* Exhibition displays photographs celebrating more than 50 years of Pakistan’s participation in UN peacekeeping operations
NEW YORK: United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Monday paid high tributes to Pakistani peacekeepers for their service under the UN flag in hot spots around the world, saying they had made ‘remarkable contribution’ in maintaining peace coupled with helping families and communities suffering from war.
“I have personally met brave Pakistani men and women who serve proudly in some of our toughest missions around the world. They are truly an inspiration,” the UN chief said at an exhibition of photographs celebrating more than 50 years of Pakistan’s participation in UN peacekeeping operations.
The exhibition followed a debate on UN peacekeeping in the Security Council convened by Pakistan, which hold the presidency of the 15-member body for the month of January. The photographs depicted Pakistani soldiers and civilian administrators hard at work- building peace and bringing development in conflict zones.
“This wonderful exhibition reminds us that peacekeeping is more than mandates and missions – it is our collective promise to help families and communities suffering from war,” Ban told a large gathering of heads of mission accredited to the United Nations, senior UN officials and journalists.
“This is what our nearly 94,000 uniformed peacekeepers do each day in 15 different missions on four continents,” the secretary-general said of the peacekeepers.
“The world has great faith in these blue helmets. Countries are entrusting us with more and more challenging tasks. That is why we need highly trained and well-equipped personnel. We need more men – and especially more women – who can bravely go into dangerous situations to bring relief to civilians.”
Since its first deployment to Congo a half century ago, he said Pakistan had sent troops to 33 former missions. Today, almost 9,000 Pakistani uniformed personnel serve in six missions. “The United Nations is deeply grateful for their contributions,” the secretary-general said. “Pakistan’s historic commitment to peacekeeping has taken a heavy toll. One hundred and thirty-two Pakistanis have lost their lives while serving the UN. We owe them a great debt of gratitude.”
He narrated instances of Pakistani peacekeepers’ planning in saving lives in Congo, but singled out Shahzadi Gulfam, Lahore’s Deputy Superintendent of Police and Winner of the 2011 International Female Police Peacekeeper Award, for a special tribute amid warm applause.
“Ms Gulfam is an excellent example of Pakistan’s spirit of service – and she is a true global citizen,” the secretary-general said. “I hope many people will be inspired by her spirit...”
Earlier, Pakistan UN Ambassador Masood khan welcomed the guests, saying, “As we speak today, some 9,000 peacekeepers are serving in seven missions – in Democratic Republic of Congo, Liberia, Ivory Coast, Darfur, East Timor, Haiti, and Western Sahara. In all these places, he Pakistan peacekeepers were holding the two flags high— of the United Nations and Pakistan.
The ambassador quoted Pakistan’s founding father, Quaid-i-Azam, as saying, “Pakistan will never be found lacking in ... upholding the principles of the Charter”. He added,”Our peacekeepers fulfill that commitment of our Quaid”.
Pakistan Army’s Vice Chief of General Staff, General Mazhar Jamil, reaffirmed Pakistan’s support to UN peacekeeping for the maintenance of international peace and security. Gen. Jamil, who especially came from Pakistan participate in the event, read out a message from the Chief of Army Staff, General Ashfaq Pervaiz Kayani, saying, “Pakistan Army shall remain, as it has always been, a catalyst for peace to achieve the ideal of collective security; a sine-qua-non for human prosperity. “Our commitment to globa peace remains unwavering and steadfast.” Pakistan’s commitment towards promoting international peace stems from the vision of our Founding Father. Since its inception, Pakistan has played a significant role as a responsible member of the international community to help bring global peace through active diplomatic, moral and material support in various regions of the world”.
DSP Ms. Gulam, who became the star of the event after lavish praise heaped on her by the UN Secretary-General, said, “Working as peacekeeper made me realize that human suffering has no language and no caste or creed. It can be felt across the human hearts and minds even if they do not speak the same language or share the same religion. This experienced helped me immensely in my national duties as well.
“Pakistani women are serving in police and military with distinction. We have a strong women police force with separate women police stations. Women in our law-enforcement agencies have rendered memorable services and sacrifice, particularly in the fight against terrorism and extremism. This has enriched our experience, enhanced our capacities and made us more resilient. I hope that the UN will engage more women from Pakistan in peacekeeping duties. We will do a good job.” app

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[tarrar]

It is good that they acknowledge our Pak Armies work for peace but at the same time they love to point fingers on Pakistan when India goes crying to them.

 

[anilindia]

It is good that they acknowledge our Pak Armies work for peace but at the same time they love to point fingers on Pakistan when India goes crying to them.

Its not India..its US, Afganistan also goes crying.........

 

[fast and furious]

It is good that they acknowledge our Pak Armies work for peace but at the same time they love to point fingers on Pakistan when India goes crying to them.

Because they see something that you dont want to or can't.

 

[Icarus]

Because they see something that you dont want to or can't.

Our judgement, being the closest is the most dependable in this case.

 

[Cherokee]

Our judgement, being the closest is the most dependable in this case.

Closest to what ?

 

[Icarus]

Closest to what ?

Whatever my fast and furious friend thinks that the world sees and we don't. Since we are speaking euphemistically, I thought it was only fit that I should keep the ball rolling.......

 

[fast and furious]

Our judgement, being the closest is the most dependable in this case.

Sir,for me you are one of the most respected members on PDF.
I m hoping you are not fully convinced with what you wrote.
But if you are,then you are certainly entitled to your own opinion.

 

[Icarus]

Sir,for me you are one of the most respected members on PDF.
I m hoping you are not fully convinced with what you wrote.
But if you are,then you are certainly entitled to your own opinion.

I am honoured by your high opinion of me but if you offer a clear representation of your ideas, I can be equally clear with my response. Euphemisms may dull the impact of a hard hitting point and if used smartly, can be very useful in driving a point home without causing offence but to start with, there has to be absolute clarity about where one stands, even if it means being somewhat curt.

 

[nair]

Congrats.......This can be a good morale booster.....

 

[fast and furious]

I am honoured by your high opinion of me but if you offer a clear representation of your ideas, I can be equally clear with my response. Euphemisms may dull the impact of a hard hitting point and if used smartly, can be very useful in driving a point home without causing offence but to start with, there has to be absolute clarity about where one stands, even if it means being somewhat curt.

Must tell you it is an "honest" opinion.You make the Tag "Chairman PDF" look good.The tag "Think Tank" is kinda kicked around by some.

Sir,my post was in a certain context.
In response to Tarrar's UN pointing fingers at Pakistan when India goes there Crying about Pakistan providing safe havens to terrorists that attack/Plan Attacks on India.
The UN has declared certain People/Organisations as terrorists on India's proposal backed by solid proof.All has been discuused here on PDF.Hence the one liner by me.

But I guess you knew what I meant all along.Hence your one line response.

 

[Icarus]

Must tell you it is an "honest" opinion.You make the Tag "Chairman PDF" look good.The tag "Think Tank" is kinda kicked around by some.

I'm flattered, I don't post much, I guess that's why I don't offend too many people and am thus a more likeable character.

Sir,my post was in a certain context.
In response to Tarrar's UN pointing fingers at Pakistan when India goes there Crying about Pakistan providing safe havens to terrorists that attack/Plan Attacks on India.
The UN has declared certain People/Organisations as terrorists on India's proposal backed by solid proof.All has been discuused here on PDF.Hence the one liner by me.

Indeed, there is a lot of Anti-India sentiment on this side of the border however, it is hardly one sided. A bastard child of years of Hate Politics in my opinion, however, Indian's non-co-operation in the entire investigative process and the ensuing finger-pointing raises questions in the minds of many Pakistanis. For example, Pakistan set up a Commission to probe the 26/11 incident, we asked to interview Kasab privately and were denied permission, we agreed to interview him in the presence of Indian IB officials and were still denied access, we asked to be able to interview him through videocall and that too was denied. As a result, the reports of the commission were inconclusive and Hafiz Saeed was allowed to walk free, India's non-compliance allowed Hafiz Saeed's lawyers to exploit a legal loophole in this case as the trial was being held in another country but the crime had been committed in another. This lead many people to question, that if India itself is not serious about bringing the perpetrators to justice, then why should Pakistan carry the moral baggage for it? And now that Ajmal Kassab has been hanged, he has also taken all the answers with him to the grave, the Indian courts just did away with the final witness who could detail the entire plan from it's conception to conclusion and could have possibly stopped more such incidents from occurring.

But I guess you knew what I meant all along.Hence your one line response.

 

[fast and furious]

I'm flattered, I don't post much, I guess that's why I don't offend too many people and am thus a more likeable character.

Its not about whether you offend or not,its the content and logic without jingoism that I like.A valid point is a Valid point irrespective of the offence it causes and we Indians(atleast most of us) are open to crticism.

Indeed, there is a lot of Anti-India sentiment on this side of the border however, it is hardly one sided. A bastard child of years of Hate Politics in my opinion, however, Indian's non-co-operation in the entire investigative process and the ensuing finger-pointing raises questions in the minds of many Pakistanis. For example, Pakistan set up a Commission to probe the 26/11 incident, we asked to interview Kasab privately and were denied permission, we agreed to interview him in the presence of Indian IB officials and were still denied access, we asked to be able to interview him through videocall and that too was denied. As a result, the reports of the commission were inconclusive and Hafiz Saeed was allowed to walk free, India's non-compliance allowed Hafiz Saeed's lawyers to exploit a legal loophole in this case as the trial was being held in another country but the crime had been committed in another. This lead many people to question, that if India itself is not serious about bringing the perpetrators to justice, then why should Pakistan carry the moral baggage for it? And now that Ajmal Kassab has been hanged, he has also taken all the answers with him to the grave, the Indian courts just did away with the final witness who could detail the entire plan from it's conception to conclusion and could have possibly stopped more such incidents from occurring.

There are some action from GOI that I cant understand here.There mat be some logic that some knowledgeable posters like Krait,Bang galore,Karan 1970 and many like them can explain.

But,Sir the context was UN.India doesnt own UN or UN doesnt hate Pakistan(Check the thread topic).

 

[Kaniska]

It is good that they acknowledge our Pak Armies work for peace but at the same time they love to point fingers on Pakistan when India goes crying to them.

UN Peace keeping operations are nothing but getting good soldiers by giving some less amount of money to South Asian nations...West and Europe just want to make sure that they do not want to waste their life in useless UN peace keeping motion...
It is another kind of Military outsoucing my UN...Pay some money to India,Pak and BD and they will send thousand of soldier to die for some cause which they even donot feel pride of......This is nothing to imply that those nations who send soldiers are peace loving nations....

 

[Icarus]

UN Peace keeping operations are nothing but getting good soldiers by giving some less amount of money to South Asian nations...West and Europe just want to make sure that they do not want to waste their life in useless UN peace keeping motion...
It is another kind of Military outsoucing my UN...Pay some money to India,Pak and BD and they will send thousand of soldier to die for some cause which they even donot feel pride of......This is nothing to imply that those nations who send soldiers are peace loving nations....

I strongly disagree with that notion, nobody is prepared to die for money, there needs to be a superior purpose that a soldier respects and offers his life to protect. If someone promises you a lucrative sum to dance with death, I bet you wouldn't take it and neither would the soldier, they are after all, humans with feelings and families. Even if the govt tried to push the into it, they would simply rebel against the govt. There is a lot of honour attached with serving for the UN and soldiers feel proud representing their country in a foreign land. Then obviously, if you have a mess of state with failed state machinery, you need to borrow the state machinery from others to uphold order,that's just what the UN is for.