Friday, May 6, 2011

A lot at stake for Pakistan

Our neighbouring country Pakistan, it seems is yet to learn from its mistakes from the past. It is evident from the fact that instead of feeling shame that the world's most dreaded terrorist was caught in its own backyard, the country’s government is busy claiming their contributions in fight against terror.

After Osama was captured and killed on May 2, 2011, inside a secured private residential compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan, by U.S. Navy SEALs in a covert operation, Pakistan Government is claiming its innocence and irresolute about his whereabouts inside its own country. The question remains if didn’t know then why it didn’t know, even when he was residing in a place very near to Pakistan Army training camp.

With the result, a lot is at stake for Pakistani establishment, for it has to face a lot of questions about its seriousness for fight against terrorism. Strangely for a country, which is witnessing bomb blasts, killing thousands of innocent people since last couple of years and also fundamentalist Islamists killing people voicing against blasphemy laws, nothing substantial has been done so far.

On the other hand, by turning its back against the wall, they are showing no mood to relent and handover criminals hiding in Pakistan. it seems they country's Government is determined to continue to support terrorism and script its own epitaph.

Even yesterday, two of their senior officials reciprocated the claim by some of India’s top brass officials that they will counter any attack by Indian forces. No doubt, One should respect the sovereignty of the country. Having said that they clearly understands that India, being a peace loving nation did not cross LOC when it got several opportunities for attacks on our sovereignty, be it 26/11 Mumbai Terror Attack, Parliament attack, Delhi serious blasts are some to name a few. If India was eager to cross Loc it could have perhaps done so in several such occasions, but refrained from doing so.

India, USA or any other country do not want to entangle itself in a war against Pakistan. However if Pakistan rise above double game politics and show significant contributions in the war against terror , then it can also save its own citizens from clutches of terrorist attacks. If they fail to do so and continue to harbour terrorists like Osama bin Laden or Dawood Ibrahim, then it find end up losing aids and other support from international community.

Now only Pakistan can help itself and save itself from embarrassing situation and help world community in a more appropriate manner in its fight against terrorism.

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