Govt delegation meets Saudi FM to extend Pakistani support
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ISLAMABAD: A high-level delegation led by Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif along with Adviser on Foreign Affairs Sartaj Aziz and Foreign Secretary Aizaz Chaudhry reached Jeddah to meet Saudi leadership and give assurance that Pakistan is supporting Saudi Arabia in the ongoing Yemen crisis.
The Foreign Office spokesperson had earlier said that the delegation will reach Riyadh, however, it arrived in Jeddah, as confirmed by the spokesperson for the Counsel General in Jeddah Sohail Ali Khan.
Khan further said that the delegation held meeting with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Saud Al Faisal in Jeddah.
According to diplomatic sources, issues relating to bilateral interests including the ongoing crisis in Yemen came under discussion.
The purpose of this visit is to give assurances to Saudi authorities and leadership that Pakistan will support Saudi Arabia in their time of need.
The delegation then left for Riyadh where it is expected to meet Saudi ministers and the Crown Prince Muqrin bin Abdul Aziz on Thursday, said Khan.
Prior to its departure, the delegation had held a meeting with the prime minister.
Rashid reiterates support to Saudi, UAE
Federal Information Minister Pervaiz Rashid reiterated that Saudi Arabia has stood with Pakistan in times of hardship, and that Pakistan has a strong relationship with the United Arab Emirates as well.
Talking to media personnel in Islamabad, Rashid said Pakistan supports the United Nations Security Council resolution on Yemen which has called for an arms embargo on the Houthi rebels.
Referring to the parliament’s resolution on Yemen, the information minister said the whole country was united in its stance on the conflict, adding that the parliament’s decision was Pakistan’s decision.
"Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif had already declared that a legitimate Yemeni government had been illegally removed by rebels, which is a dangerous precedent," said Rashid.
Also read: Pakistani delegation arrives in S. Arabia for talks over Yemen crisis
Last month, a high-level Pakistani delegation led by Defence Minister Khawaja Asif had visited Riyadh to hold talks over the ongoing crisis in Yemen.
Saudi Arabia and its allies last month launched air strikes in Yemen against Houthi fighters, who have tightened their grip in the southern city of Aden where the country's president had taken refuge.
The Sharif brothers have enjoyed close ties with the Saudi royal family, and spent their years of exile from Pakistan after 1999 in Jeddah. The premier's brother Punjab CM Shahbaz Sharif, who is not part of the federal government, is leading the delegation.
Read: Yemen conundrum
Pakistan is a regional ally of Saudi Arabia, the main Sunni Muslim power in the Gulf, but has yet to commit itself publicly to military support to Riyadh's campaign in Yemen — a decision that appears to have upset its long-time ally.
Explore: Pakistan does not abandon friends and strategic partners: PM Nawaz
Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif tried on Monday to soothe frayed nerves by reassuring Saudi Arabia and its Arab allies over a parliamentary resolution that had called for neutrality in the Yemen conflict.
In a short statement made in the evening, the prime minister reiterated his commitment to security of Saudi Arabia, calling it a strategic ally, but without committing to any military engagement in the Gulf region.
Nawaz in his speech upheld the Parliament’s recent resolution to stay 'neutral' in the Yemen conflict, and repeated the words of the resolution regarding the importance of Saudi Arabia as an ally. “We stand with them shoulder to shoulder,” he had said.
Read Dawn editorial: Arab frustration with Pakistan
Anwar Gargash, the United Arab Emirate's (UAE) minister of state for foreign affairs, lashed out at Pakistan's vote last week, terming it “contradictory and dangerous and unexpected”, and accusing Islamabad of siding with Iran, which is accused of backing Houthi rebels.
Gargash added that Pakistan's stand would come at a "high cost."
But Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan hit back on Sunday night in an unusually strongly-worded statement, accusing the UAE of “levelling threats.”
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Apr 15, 2015 11:51am
Shahbaz Sharif leading the delegation, what a joke!
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Apr 15, 2015 11:55am
Following the true protocol in Pakistan.
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Apr 15, 2015 11:59am
Too late, damage is already done!
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Apr 15, 2015 11:59am
Good decision and Pakistan should also help Saudi and Yemeni Governments so that they over power Houthis rebels.
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Apr 15, 2015 12:01pm
Ha ha ha. Do sovereign countries behave like this.
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Apr 15, 2015 12:03pm
@Whistle
Yes. They are willing to commit all of their second cousins and in-laws to the defense of Saudi Arabia if needed.
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Apr 15, 2015 12:03pm
I think there is another reason for Shahbaz Sharif to lead delegation.
He can speak good Arabic so when you speak the same language it helps to ease out things in much better way.
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Apr 15, 2015 12:07pm
why are we taking sides now, as parliament said to have neutral stand!! wake up leaders of Pakistan and list to public and Parliament.
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Apr 15, 2015 12:09pm
What about that neutral stand???
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Apr 15, 2015 12:11pm
Saudi Arabia treat Pakistan as 'contract killers'. Now the delegation will go there, weep before the kings and catch their feet begging for pardoning them for being democratic.
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Apr 15, 2015 12:11pm
LOL loosers
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Apr 15, 2015 12:11pm
Pakistan was not, is not and will never be a "natural" ally of western powers. By saying "no" to GCC Pakistan has made a strategic error. Pakistan has completely isolated itself. Moreover millions of Pakistanis living in GCC countries will be feeling the heat of this decision in times to come.
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Apr 15, 2015 12:14pm
I hope Pakistan does not change it's decision of neutrality in Yemen affair, there is no direct threat to KSA or holy sites yet. if anything like that happens America shall protect its close ally KSA.
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Apr 15, 2015 12:16pm
Dual policy is evident by the latest move by NS government to deceive the nation.
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Apr 15, 2015 12:18pm
Going to meet the masters...yes we are at your service!!
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Apr 15, 2015 12:20pm
Shahbaz sharif is going to announce a metro bus from yemen to riyadh to solve the issue.
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Apr 15, 2015 12:21pm
Run with the hare and hunt with the hound seems to be the strategy. Falling between two stools is the risk in this strategy.
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Apr 15, 2015 12:29pm
What does Shahbaz Sharif has to do with foreign Diplomacy!? Unless Punjab Police & Railway Police will be fighting on the ground.
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Apr 15, 2015 12:30pm
Its the Saudis who should be coming to us for help!
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Apr 15, 2015 12:30pm
Who is Shabaz Shareef to lead the delegation? This clearly shows personal interests i.e. saving businesses and personal interests
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Apr 15, 2015 12:30pm
there you go!
why is little shareef leading the delegation? how did he qualify to lead it?
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Apr 15, 2015 12:31pm
The damage has already been done. Saudis will not listen to their point of view. Pakistan Army--and entire nation--is aware of the position of Saudi Arabia and what they are suggesting them is right and in the favor of Saudi Arabia and region as a whole.
Sending Pakistan Army would be like entangle them in a war that has no end to it. Saudis should understand one thing very clearly. If there is any nation that would come to defend them against any aggressor is only and only Pakistan. But unfortunately they are not understanding this and forcing Pakistan to get itself entangled in an unnecessary war of attrition.
Sharifs are obviously under tremendous pressure and their benefactors are certainly disappointed to see them not playing the kind of role that they were expecting from them.
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Apr 15, 2015 12:31pm
Why they are going..... didn't they already say we are neutral in Yemen conflict ??
Do any sovereign country behave like this ???
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Apr 15, 2015 12:32pm
Nothing wrong with sending a delegation as Saudi Arabia has always been a close friend of Pakistan.
However, a provincial Minister heading the federal government delegation?
I think PM should have just sent his little brother alone as it seems Saud-Sharif ties are more important that Saudi Arabia-Pakisan ties!
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Apr 15, 2015 12:36pm
Saudi wants only troops not delegation. Anyhow send one more delegation to Iran too to convey them Pakistan with Iran also.
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Apr 15, 2015 12:39pm
pakistan should not involve to attack any muslim country to take a side. If pakistan need to help then make the peace.
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Apr 15, 2015 12:41pm
The strategy here looks to be taking maximum time and not make the masters angry at the same time. Its not going to work for long.
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Apr 15, 2015 12:41pm
Why the CM of Punjab is leading the delegation? What is the role of CMs in foreign policy and its implementation? This action confirms that Nawaz is running Pakistan as his family business
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Apr 15, 2015 12:48pm
@VM
Please dont laugh on the islamic republic of Pakistan. It is the only islamic nuclear state whose defence forces are greatest in the world.
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Apr 15, 2015 12:51pm
Muslim Ummah should be united on all issues, especially for the safety and security of Saudi Arab, no Arabi or Ajami. UNITY IS FOR ISLAM.
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Apr 15, 2015 12:52pm
@Babay to deceive world and in turn deceive pakistan.
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Apr 15, 2015 12:54pm
Can't put their house in order but will interfere in other.
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Apr 15, 2015 12:59pm
@muhammad Pakistan already did that when it supported US in attacking Afghanistan!!!
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Apr 15, 2015 01:00pm
Ha ha ha ... This delegation is 0+0+0. They are nobody. Agenda appears to be to save Mians Investment in holy kingdome.
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Apr 15, 2015 01:01pm
@krishan gopal
Neutral stand is of parliament and majority of Pakistani people, thanks to which Sharif brothers are unable to jump the gun.
Shahbaz Sharif is going on this trip so clearly this is an attempt to pacify the Saudi leaders in order to ensure that Saudi Royal family and Sharif family remain Best Friends Forever...;-)
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Apr 15, 2015 01:04pm
Why Shahbaz Sharif????? he is CM Punjab this is not his business...
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Apr 15, 2015 01:06pm
@Juggernaut No point staying neutral in this situation. KSA is our friend and brother.. we must help them in every possible manner
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Apr 15, 2015 01:07pm
Pakistan Should participate in Yemen fighting with the condition that there should be a sort of common army of GCC and Pakitan, Turkey etc. for working like NATO. The domain of this common army should be extended to all over the muslim world like Palestine, Iraq, Syria etc. By doing so, any sort of destabilization and rebel move and Israeli terrorism will be curbed by this common force.
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Apr 15, 2015 01:10pm
and this shouldn't be surprise, right..?
Nothing comes for free fellas, nothing. I believe this is best Pakistan could have done at this moment.
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Apr 15, 2015 01:13pm
Very immature but what else can we expect. Flip flop is ok for local audience they have been groomed carefully for that but dealing with international pros is totally a different ball game.
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Apr 15, 2015 01:13pm
If they deny Saudi Govt, it will be their win.
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Apr 15, 2015 01:19pm
And we thought Pakistan will act neutral for first ever time.
To me, Pakistan should have kept their so called democratic setup away in this issue and sided with Saudi Arabia in first place, which they will anyway. When Pakistan deals with SA Parliament, Democracy are as futile as UN fulfilling democratic norms when dealing with US.
Anyway wishing Pakistan all the best.
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Apr 15, 2015 01:20pm
Why we go there. Let they come
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Apr 15, 2015 01:27pm
@Naveed Javed Exactly my feeling!
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Apr 15, 2015 01:29pm
so the decision in our Assembly was just an eye wash...This nation deserves the ultimate truth. Tell me I'm clever, Tell me I'm kind, Tell me I'm talented, Tell me I'm cute, Tell me I'm sensitive, Graceful and wise, Tell me I'm perfect - But tell me the truth for god sake....
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Apr 15, 2015 01:37pm
In many respects Pakistan is undoubtedly more powerful that any of the Arab Country including the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Otherwise they would have never desired that Pakistan, an odd country out among the GCC, joins them. Pakistan has given enough explanations and now they should stop. If siding is required then Pakistan should choose a more sensible country.
You have very carefully mentioned the reason of Sahahbaz Sharif accompanying the delegation of the Federal Government to Riyadh. Skill of Arabic Language in today's world which is now full of highly skilled interpreters does not require an Arabic Speaking Shahbaz Sharif. The world knows that the two brothers have big Business Empire in Saudi Arabia which needs to be saved and for that Sharifs require to keep the top Elite of Saudi Government in good mood.
The Government and the Media (which also includes you ) may please stop making the Pakistanis fool.
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Apr 15, 2015 01:48pm
I guess all commentators on this subject should be in parliament because you guys know more than the people who are dealing with the problem right now. When your neighbours house is on fire will you wait until it breaches your walls? Just a question ..
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Apr 15, 2015 01:52pm
These guys have no other job or what.l !!!. Every time some delegation is going to Saudi arab .
Wake up pakistani politicians.. World is going ahead. U have to do a lot of thing ...
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Apr 15, 2015 01:57pm
although its late but v should not isolate ourselves by refuting Arab's request, v should send our troops to defend KSA ASAP.
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Apr 15, 2015 02:06pm
It is indeed a "lamha-i-fikria" for us that junior ministers from countries like the UAE have started levelling threats to us. Countries that depend on others for labour remittances to balance up their foreign exchange reserves should not feel surprised or insulted. We have tolerated such situations before and no doubt it will do so again.
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Apr 15, 2015 02:14pm
Muslims of Saudi Arab and Pakistan has relations before the independence of both countries. Relations have been welded with strong faith before more than thousand years. Mistakes can not abolish the relations. No demands for defending each other. Muslim Ummah need unity and demand of time erase the difference of ARAB & AJAM.
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Apr 15, 2015 02:20pm
First please make correction in the spelling (Foreign Secretary Aizaz Shaudhry). If Pakistan is based on the official visits over and over again then no need to give proof to Pakistanis that we are against the Houthis and be with KSA. What the government want to do with such a war and sovereignty of another's as we are in war too as more tangent than else.
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Apr 15, 2015 02:22pm
KSA has helped Pakistan many times, like in wars with India, 1998 atomic tests,free oil, etc. No doubt that Pakistan has also done many services to KSA. We have very few friends in the World, so keep democracy away in this matter. A friend in need is a friend indeed. Go out and help them. Principles in are of no use in international politics. Imagine a tough time in future for Pakistan, who will help us- democracy? No ! KSA, UAE and China are the best friends we have. No one is perfect, we have to live with their shortcomings, but keeping our internal political difference aside, we should help a friend, even if his demand seems unjustified to us. Keep the interest of Pakistan first, and that is keeping at least the very very few friends that we have. Pakistan Zindabad.
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Apr 15, 2015 02:22pm
The nation has taken the right decision through the resolution of its parliament and now it is upto Pakistan along with Iran and Turkey to move to calm the sitution in Yemen by telling SA that their behaviour there is unacceptable.
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Apr 15, 2015 02:37pm
How in the world can we afford to lose the only "reliable" alliance Pakistan has in the world i.e. alliance with Gulf States. Mind it no one else would come to Pakistan's assistance in the real time of need. We share with them is not what we share with others.
Please join the coalition and we may agree on terms and conditions. At least, we should be part of the coalition. No one knows the future. We cannot leave them alone just like we don't want to be left alone in such dire circumstance. We still have time to do the patch-up.
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Apr 15, 2015 02:37pm
Ganjas are more worried about their biz empire than anything els, they never thought that they would come up with this situation, every one should understand now what does paying heavy price means by the UAE minister, it's not expelling Pakistanis, it's their biz empire under threat. Wake up Pakistanis.
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Apr 15, 2015 02:37pm
A friend in need is a friend in deed, and that friend, Pakistan did not come at the time of need. Will the Saudis care for this Pakistan delegation?
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Apr 15, 2015 02:43pm
@Pakistan Correction: defence forces are greatest among the Islamic world
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Apr 15, 2015 02:48pm
One has to admire the ability of Pak Generals and politicians to conjure a crisis out of thin air. Pak already has some military personnel in the KSA. There was no need for the 'tamasha' of Parliament debate, anti KSA speeches and a "neutrality" resolution.
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Apr 15, 2015 02:48pm
The arms dealers for whose benefit this whole drama has been staged must be considering this as a godsend.
The two biggest beneficiaries would be the arms dealers followed by the manipulative rulers and their hirelings. The biggest losers would be the sentimental Muslims falling for the same bait repeatedly.
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Apr 15, 2015 02:52pm
Does not it seem that bargaining is going on? If bargain succeed result will be good for rulers and others and common Pakistanis will be losers, it will result in more uncertainty, more violence? It is universal truth that killer can not be at peace, both mentally and physically.
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Apr 15, 2015 03:11pm
After all UAE has invested much in Pakistan now they want a return?
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Apr 15, 2015 03:16pm
Stick to your stand as first we have to ensure the interest of Pakistan's interest and than we can take care of so called brotherly Arab nations where Pakistanis are treated as second grade workers and being humiliated every day.
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Apr 15, 2015 03:19pm
why are we going against our parliamentarian resolution. We should stand firm and shows neutrality on Saudi aggression and should pave the way for peace and ceasefire in the region. The current govt of Pakistan is totally lost its honor in term of earlier making emotional statements without any policy and embarrass Pakistani nation, why Shehbaz Sharif going to Riyadh is he a federal representative or going to save their personal interest??? Why shehbaz sharif why not a delegation of parliamentArian parties to make sure the implication of their passed resolution
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Apr 15, 2015 03:21pm
we should help our saudi and GCC brothers
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Apr 15, 2015 03:27pm
Pakistan's position is clear. No need for more wasteful trips.
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Apr 15, 2015 03:36pm
Saudi Arabia is a monarchy. Pakistani leadership a feudal-ocracy. A match made in heaven.
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Apr 15, 2015 03:57pm
@usman
On the contrary, the 'brothers' are the aggressors and have violated the territorial integrity of another neighboring and brotherly Muslim state and have massacred its innocent civilian population. The best Pakistan can and should do is stand neutral and mediate as the parliament has already spoken.
Shehbaz Sharif has no business going there with any delegation to appease the or worse promise any illegitimate support to KSA as that will be in contravention to the voice of Pakistani people expressed through the parliament.
Besides, Pakistan being an atomic power must demonstrate a greater responsibilty and commitment to the world peace and must act with lot more care and caution.
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Apr 15, 2015 04:25pm
@VM..... i don't think NS even knows what sovereign really means... not only him but the entire political structure...
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Apr 15, 2015 04:27pm
@CYRUS ... this is what nepotism is all about... All in the family...
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Apr 15, 2015 04:28pm
@atif wake up!!!! that would be the day when our prayers will come true...
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Apr 15, 2015 04:28pm
What is the official position of Shahbaz Sharif - CM of Punjab province? Why is he leading the official delegation nothing to do with Punjab, of course he is the brother of PM? It is well known that Shahbaz Sharif attends all Federal cabinet meetings on energy, is part of PM entourage to most of the countries, especially Turkey, China, Qatar, UAE, Saudi Arabia, where "business deals /MOU's" are negotiated/signed and so on. Is Sharif family the royal family of Pakistan? If he is so good/energetic for the power projects, why is he not given the assignment of Minister for Water & Power? Every thing happening royal family style!
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Apr 15, 2015 04:29pm
It is surprising to see a Chief minister leading a delegation to a foreign country to discuss defence matters!!Ultimately the deal will be struck and Pakistani boots will hit Yemen.
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Apr 15, 2015 04:31pm
@ahsanullah bughio Well said. Metro bus happens to be panacea for solving any problem.
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Apr 15, 2015 04:46pm
Sharif brothers, Pakistan and it's government is not your personal "Jagir". You do not
have the rights to misuse your power. You are an elected representative of the Nation and you have to answer to this nation before you make rash and wrong decisions.
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Apr 15, 2015 04:56pm
shahbaz sharif leading Pakistan at international level? What is going on? If he went to secure his personal wealth and business then I don't give a damn but leading Pakistani delegation by a CM is a mockery.
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Apr 15, 2015 05:00pm
Why Shahbaz Sharif is leading the delegation. The government never ceases to surprise the people by taking illogical decisions.
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Apr 15, 2015 05:08pm
The strategy is sneaking military people in with the special delegation. This is the third or fourth one in one month!!
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Apr 15, 2015 05:15pm
Against the will of the people of Pakistan, Yemen and Saudi Arabia!!
Kings are trying to save kings. Are Yemenis not Arab or Muslims?
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Apr 15, 2015 05:17pm
It they want Pakistan army to defence GCC they should remove restriction of Saudi girl marry to Pakistani and issue citizen ship to all Pakistani working in GCC. Pay respect more than a citizen of Pakistan pay to his army. To please some Pakistani families is not enough.
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Apr 15, 2015 05:37pm
Nicely pen down
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Apr 15, 2015 05:38pm
Rest assured, Sharif brothers will manage to by -pass parliament decision & send troops to KSA. They owe so much to Royals of Saudi Arabia who sheltered them after Musharraf expelled them from Pakistan.
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Apr 15, 2015 05:48pm
is this family matter or country ? chokers !!
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Apr 15, 2015 06:07pm
A neutral party can help more than a fighting party. So chill everyone, Pakistan delegation is there to explain this to the SA. Didn't u notice all the meeting with other stakeholders? It is time to bring everyone to the negotiating table. I think the SA had enough time to realize what is the right step and Pakistan is already aware. They all can thank Pakistan in the future
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Apr 15, 2015 06:07pm
@Pakistan And that is reason a delegation of Nuclear country went to KSA to tell them that we are with you do,nt be angry forgive us for passing resolution by our parliament.
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Apr 15, 2015 06:11pm
In what capacity the younger brother of PM is representing Foreign Ministry. At least he does not represent me, since I am from Karachi.
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Apr 15, 2015 06:21pm
Sartaj Aziz the mastermind of Pakistan diplomacy on his way to solve yet another crises. Good to have him around.
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Apr 15, 2015 06:40pm
Shahbaz Sharif leading the delegation?
Is that not discrimination against other provinces? Or just family business?
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Apr 15, 2015 06:41pm
Another blunder. By sending his brother Nawaz Sharif is making it look like a family rather than national issue.
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Apr 15, 2015 07:10pm
Especially Punjab CM makes the other provinces realize that Punjab has the more importance than all others.
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Apr 15, 2015 07:18pm
No self respect for these politicians. Once decided an declared Pakistan's stand so why need to go to Saudi as "high-level delegation". Very strange.
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Apr 15, 2015 07:20pm
Spineless act by spineless government. One UAE minister threatens us, and we go there apologizing. That is why the World doesn't take us seriously. They all must be laughing on us.
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Apr 15, 2015 07:23pm
Pakistan must send troops to defend KSA as this will eliviate the confidence of long standing relationship in a new era of cooperation. It will also build influence with a group of regional powers with global diplomatic reach, which at times remained not available to Pakistan at the wider international community. The scope for participation should be well defined with full commitment to Saudi national security. Timely decesion will set a new course to correct the imbalance of strategic power in the Middle East.
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Apr 15, 2015 07:24pm
Pakistanis should not forget that for two years KSA provided us with free oil (estimated value of over $ 15 billion) when the world had imposed all type of sanctions on Pakistan in 1998. They went against the call of super powers otherwise we would have collapased. The extremism came with Afghan war not because of KSA. Had there been no Afghan war, we would have never become a Nuclear Power because during 1979-1998, west had a blind eye to impose any type of sanctions on Pakistan similar to Iran and made our survival guaranteed after going nuclear. Therefore, we must send troops to KSA.
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Apr 15, 2015 07:33pm
Why a chief minister of a province going on this mission?
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Apr 15, 2015 08:00pm
Nawaz Sharif could not find a single person to handle foreign affairs as foreign minister. Now CM of Punjab, his brother leading a delegation to Saudi Arabia. Foreign Minisnter post is extremely important, mostly keeping contacts with foreign leaders, Mian Nawaz Sharif would not someone else take any credit.That is why he is keeping it to himself.
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Apr 15, 2015 08:16pm
Why do we have to keep chasing after these middle-eastern countries, when they don't give a hoot to us, Pakistanis? They treat us poorly, provide shelter to our criminals, who have money that they in fact, have stolen from our country and are dividing our religion, when they should be uniting it! Pakistan needs to do what it right - not what pleases them. If the tables were turned, I don't think they would think twice about how we feel.
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Apr 15, 2015 08:21pm
Friends are taken into confidence well before time to avoid misunderstandings. That action should have been taken well ahead of approval of resolution taking into consideration all pros and cons, socio- economic circumstances, sentimental decision are hardly stand while dealing with long lasting friendship. Diplomats know the diplomatic language and twists and how they are interpreted and conceived. Now this is damaged control exercise and will not auger well in SA circle. It is never too late.
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Apr 15, 2015 08:56pm
What security threat the Saudis are having? We in Pakistan have lost 50000 of our citizens , both civilians and military, in last decade, and we are still losing our people in this war of terror imposed on us, so where were our so called bother GCC countries during all this time? What they have done for us? Anything? Any tiny bit?
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Apr 15, 2015 09:01pm
What Sahabaz Sharif has to do with Foreign Policy. Sartaj Aziz should have lead or may be a Parliamentary delegation lead by Speaker or the Chairman of Senate. This is a sad state of affair.
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Apr 15, 2015 09:07pm
@Asim Iqbal So Pakistanis living in Arab countries are more important than those living here in Pakistan? Turkey also is avoiding this collision with Iran. USA is mending relations with Iran. So for all good intent and purposes getting involved in conflicts far away is a tactical error at best and not a strategic one. Strategically cleaning up the mess in Pakistan is the first priority.
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Apr 15, 2015 09:07pm
@Ravi Vancouver Even the Pakistani knows that nothing will happen to 2 holy places.
The distance from Yemen to Mecca is a long way through desert.
Besides Hoti or non hoti have the respect for those 2 places.
Iran after few sanctions removed, will be a lamb soon. All pieces will fall in place...
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Apr 15, 2015 10:25pm
@atif what the government is for - just the have speaker of NA???
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Apr 15, 2015 11:14pm
Again Pakistan is committing mistake. This will create difference in Shia and Sunni in Pakistan...
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Apr 15, 2015 11:18pm
The Nawaz government is waddling about. Now there is confusion. What exactly are you doing.
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Apr 15, 2015 11:36pm
we must support saudi arabia against rebels.
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Apr 15, 2015 11:44pm
@Babay But this is nothing new. Our rulers have always been deceiving the nation by claiming that we are an independent and sovereign country and that we have broken the begging bowl. And yet we are always found more than willing to take dictations.
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Apr 15, 2015 11:45pm
@Pakistani who's going to help Pakistan
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Apr 16, 2015 12:04am
@zjc Should help friend even if demand is unjustified ? Oh dear what a suggestion !! A true friend is the one who always prefers to give correct advice which in this case should be to stop this naked act of aggression.
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Apr 16, 2015 12:08am
Catch-22 situation for Pakistan.
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Apr 16, 2015 12:12am
A real dilemma begins.
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Apr 16, 2015 12:15am
@Aaqil how come Houtis are Rebels and then what are Kashmiris? What suits us is freedom fighter and Mujhaid , what doesn't Rebels
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Apr 16, 2015 12:31am
Information minister has no business to take up foreign policy matters as chief minister Punjab had no reason to be head of the delegation to Jeddah.
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Apr 16, 2015 12:36am
Houthi are rebels against Yemeni current govt, do I see it wrong when I compare them to Kashmiri rebels against India. So, should we support Yemen govt/SA and similarly india??
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Apr 16, 2015 12:42am
@Naseer The one who helps all mankind and Pakistanis will help themselves. They need no one, others need Pakistan.
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Apr 16, 2015 12:49am
Iran vows to end Saudi-led air strikes on Yemen rebels
Bombardment needs to stop and al-Qaeda should be prevented from taking advantage, says Iranian foreign minister.
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Apr 16, 2015 12:56am
What happened to the resolution?
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Apr 16, 2015 01:28am
@Agree to Disagree arrogance never listens; arrogance only wants you to listen and follow.
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Apr 16, 2015 01:33am
Do not assume that Saudis can be fooled by just words. Send the Army to Yemen and win Saudi's eternal gratitude or at least keep quiet.
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Apr 16, 2015 03:27am
@ZAK I agree.
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Apr 16, 2015 03:53am
Isn't true that Saudis, USA, and other western countries supporting rebels to remove elected government of Syria?
So, if that is OK, then why Iran cannot do the same in Yemen.
Why there is double standard? Wake up Saudis and Pakistanis and stop killing of muslims, it does not matter they are Sunnis or Shias.
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Apr 16, 2015 06:32am
@Ahmer
From the KSA perspective, gratitude are only shown to the respectable humans, not to slaves.
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