Obama, Nawaz to have nuclear talks but no deal next week: White House
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WASHINGTON: The White House has said that Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and US President Barack Obama are not going to sign a nuclear deal next week but they will discuss the nuclear issue in their meeting.
The prime minister arrives in the US capital on Oct 20 for a White House meeting with President Obama on Oct 22.
Reports in the US media have claimed that during the visit the United States may offer a deal to Sharif that may pave the way for Pakistan’s acceptance in the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG), as a similar deal did for India.
“A deal like the one that's been discussed publicly is not something that's likely to come to fruition next week,” said White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest when asked to comment on these speculations.
“But the United States and Pakistan are regularly engaged in a dialogue about the importance of nuclear security. And I would anticipate that dialogue would include conversations between the leaders of our two countries,” he added.
Also read: Pakistan seeks international cooperation for nuclear energy: FO
At a White House news briefing, Earnest also said that he was not aware of any US official report indicating the presence of Pakistani spies in a hospital in Kunduz. Last month, US warplanes bombed the hospital, killing several members of the staff and a number of patients. The bombing also forced MSF, a French charity, to close down the hospital.
A US media report claimed on Thursday that American analysts believed a ‘Pakistani operative’ was using the hospital for Taliban activity.
Earnest said the US Department of Defence had not yet submitted a report on the incident as it was still investigating the matter.
Responding to another question that Pakistani operatives were involved in last month’s Taliban assault on Kunduz, the White House official said: “I haven’t seen any reports to that effect, so I can’t confirm that from here.”
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Oct 16, 2015 12:32pm
This report is at complete variance with the report published in Times Of India today, where David E Sanger of NYT services writes the opposite!
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Oct 16, 2015 12:33pm
With the economic help to Pakistan and Afghanistan by the West, we can defeat terrorism from this area to great extent .
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Oct 16, 2015 12:35pm
No deal with US would come to "fruition" , ever. Pakistan really needs to realize that US is a completely fickle and unreliable "ally" and it's promises are lies.
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Oct 16, 2015 12:39pm
It is probably Pakistan's P.M wanting to bring Nuclear deal news to look good back home.
However Nuclear deal should be done, and that will make Pakistani's feel Americans are playing a fair game in S
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Oct 16, 2015 12:39pm
Of course there will be no deal. Obama is only trying to lay the groundwork.
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Oct 16, 2015 12:41pm
No rush.
Tactical nuclear weapons and longer range missiles for a future space program are Pakistan's rights
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Oct 16, 2015 12:42pm
Nuke is not a joke to conclude within a week. Pakistan has to work towards internal security. When Talibans can attack Airbase, Army school, it is still a concern for USA
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Oct 16, 2015 12:48pm
It's on,y fair for Pakistan to have this deal as soon as possible. Our rival already has this. We helped US so much! This is the time to prove the friendship. Sign the deal soon and make Pakistanis proud.
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Oct 16, 2015 12:51pm
I think the highly charged environment in Pakistan resulted in this statement. The Indian deal took 3 years and still implementation is progressing. the Pakistani deal is more complicated
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Oct 16, 2015 12:54pm
That we know...no deal is signed in two days
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Oct 16, 2015 12:56pm
Everyone knows that.......just make sure Neiman Marcus is kept open after hours.
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Oct 16, 2015 12:59pm
Well, big things have humble beginnings. Start talks. Deal will eventually follow.
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Oct 16, 2015 01:09pm
US must do more!
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Oct 16, 2015 01:16pm
Its next to impossible to have a deal especially with Pakistan's. Not for another 400 years, will a deal suiting Pakistan will happen. If at all it happens it will be on US terms only.
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Oct 16, 2015 01:41pm
@Abdul Karim
"Nations have no permanent friends or allies, they only have permanent interests."
You can be sure of one thing, Pakistan will do what is in its own interests. Of that I have no doubt.
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Oct 16, 2015 01:42pm
US is not going to discuss the nuclear deal they in fact want to take complete control of pakistani nuclear arms. That is the plan.
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Oct 16, 2015 01:49pm
USA directs do more to Pakistan, but signs civil nuclear deal with India. If this news is true which with no doubt is true than the pages of TOI are bags of lies
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Oct 16, 2015 01:50pm
This is nothing more than a carrot Obama has chosen to dangle in front of Pakistan in exchange for something America wants. They want limitations of Pakistan's growing military capabilities. However no such limitation are in place regarding India. So why we should accept this deal?
I don't believe Nuclear power is the answer to Pakistan's energy problems either, it does not produce the cheapest electricity (water dams do), neither is it comforting that we are in an earthquake prone zone after Fukushima. I think we should have a enough nuclear plants to sustain the military but civilian nuclear power should be kept to a minimum. Therefore I see no need to limit our global reach in exchange for something of limited use to Pakistan.
Pakistan will need to take its place in time as a global power one day, I believe we should not think small but think big.
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Oct 16, 2015 01:55pm
@Hindu : There are paid and corrupt everywhere and Americans are the worst
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Oct 16, 2015 01:56pm
Do not fall i to this trap which limits our deterrace and rocket range. Even India did not commit to such a deal. I smell a trap.
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Oct 16, 2015 01:59pm
@Kamal Pasha : Borrowed hand can never work patriotic. We must find and use our own ways and means to surmount our barriers to progress.
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Oct 16, 2015 02:00pm
Will US ask PM to limit Pak's nuclear program? See NYT story.
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Oct 16, 2015 02:01pm
They demand only DO MORE. But their appetite of DO MORE never lessened
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Oct 16, 2015 02:01pm
@Cyrus : American can only and will only work "in the best interest of the American citizen at all costs". For them, every other nation is a rogue nation or slave to its wishes.
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Oct 16, 2015 02:04pm
@Abdul Karim : Why should America make Pakistan proud and not our own leaders we voted into power? Are they elected on their ability to beg with the biggest bowls?
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Oct 16, 2015 02:06pm
NS should take AQ khan alongwith
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Oct 16, 2015 02:11pm
Don't talk to us if you have nothing to offer in return.
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Oct 16, 2015 02:19pm
Obama is going to deliver a good lecture on Nuclear,Terrorism and Afghanistan to the visiting PM. Off-course he can get some million $ to him to show the Pak audience. In press President will praise the Pakistan in dealing with Terrorist and request them to do more.
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Oct 16, 2015 02:20pm
Why even bother with the American trip when it is already creating so much friction and bad taste. Pakistan and America have never been ally. Why pretend? Pakistan has already started its realignment with China and Russia, the SCO connection, then why go to America and hear all this non sense about our nuke program. Our nukes and missiles are not up for debate. Our national security heavily depends on them. And it will be a foolishness of highest order, if we try to convince ourselves that tomorrow, it will be only India from which we will face the security challenges.
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Oct 16, 2015 02:21pm
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/10/16/world/asia/us-exploring-deal-to-limit-pakistans-nuclear-arsenal.html?_r=0
here is the nyt link. i dont know if exactly same as TOI.
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Oct 16, 2015 02:27pm
I hope Nawaz does not make any "deal" for personal or family business gains.
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Oct 16, 2015 02:40pm
so he can shorten his visit further...unfortunately no time for shopping
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Oct 16, 2015 02:43pm
Well France is also interested in supplying nuclear plants for energy starve Pakistan.
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Oct 16, 2015 02:43pm
Pakistan should not expect anything good from USA. I am sure US will never make such a deal with Pakistan. US has few puppets here who always prefer to further relations with US over rest of the world.
In 1950 when USSR invited Pakistani PM Liaquat Ali Khan for official visit and thereafter US also invited him for similar visit. Our PM preferred not going to Russia and chose US as a reliable partner. Till to date we are facing innumerable problems owing to US interference and saying yes all their ill-conceived policies.
Pakistan's progress and peace depends on keeping away from US....Iran kept US away and now Iran has respect worldwide. Let's work with China and Russia.
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Oct 16, 2015 02:51pm
@Abdul Karim rivalary aside we need to be sure of what the deal will give us in return before blindly going for it because the rival has it. The demands on us will be a lot more then what they were on India to get the deal. They gave India the deal because they thought they can make money by selling reactors to India, which by the way has not happened yet because no american company is ready to sell one to India until they amend their liability laws in case of a accident. Pakistan would be asked to sign the fissile materials treaty, test ban treaty and put a cap on our war heads and others which are not in our interest. So we should not be crazy for a deal if it does not suit our needs.
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Oct 16, 2015 02:55pm
US has one intention only to weak Muslim countries by all means but to make Israel stronger. Pakistan must not accept inspection of Military facilities at any cost otherwise it shall be trait to nation and great loss. However, civilian development like medical and electricity production facilities may be given for inspection only with no access to enrichment process. USA must be asked to give technology for drones, stealth fighter and air craft carrier/patriot missile shields along with joint manufacturing of Apache helicopters.
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Oct 16, 2015 02:58pm
Get ready for iran like financial sanctions.It would definitely help world derailing terror infrastructure.
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Oct 16, 2015 03:10pm
US finally regards us as a stable nuclear power, and such a deal will grant us quite a bit of prestige in the international community. This deal would give us prestige, and save us money from developing useless weaponry that we can just easily procure from China if we ever needed it.
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Oct 16, 2015 03:12pm
@Taimoor Khan
It's completely foolish to write off the USA which by far the biggest economy in the world. Pakistan should pursue ties with all great non indian nations.
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Oct 16, 2015 03:15pm
@dilip no again AQ please let things takes it shape without him.
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Oct 16, 2015 03:16pm
@prasant I believe you Indians consider CPEC as "terror infrastructure"
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Oct 16, 2015 03:37pm
Well you have recently a new friend Russia, they can help you with nuclear energy. Why depend upon USA.
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Oct 16, 2015 03:45pm
Sincerely Pakistan will not get into civilian deal with US. One Russia, India and Israel will not allow. Two, Pakistan will be fools to sacrifice their nuclear program in lieu of this deal, Third Gulf countries will want parity with US for similar deals. Forth When China is covertly assisting, why go to US.Fifth non-state actors along and within AF-PAK. Sixth, Pakistan will be reduced to mere puppet state once the US goons arrive with their materials and take over.Finally, why is US rushing in deals with Iran and now Pak (The only two Islamic nations with some credible nuclear teach), please ponder about it, you may have an answer sooner than you think...
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Oct 16, 2015 03:48pm
Ball is in US court. Pakistan didn't asked them for any deal while US is worried about our nuclear arsenal hence they ant to put some restrictions on it. I hope our civil and military government holds for better terms because after Iran deal and Pakistan's growing relationship with Russia and China, we finally have other options too. Good sensible diplomacy required now.
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Oct 16, 2015 03:59pm
@Joseph Hayes Wow you are so delusional and completely out of touch with the US' real compulsions in this region for which it needs Pakistani cooperation, and that means any nuclear deal will definitely not be so heavily slated in America's favor; it will have Pakistani terms too. Look at this: http://blogs.rediff.com/mkbhadrakumar/2015/10/09/friend-barack-nukes-modi/
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Oct 16, 2015 04:17pm
that's how democratic country portrays itself before world. they are all well synchronized even White House Press Secretary knows what's going to happen.
In our country even the PM himself does not have any clue what he is going to talk to Obama about ?. Secretaries like waderaaz of a small town are made Info Minister, Railway Minister and some lucky nephews will be promoted as Minister for 3/4 ministries altogether. Can't progress with such sporadic mindset leaders. Our govts can never get respect and respectable deal of our choice, unless we show some guts to USA .... all those parties who have ruled until now and those who are ruling can never get us same... not at least in this life span.
corruption at highest and un-surmountable zenith. whereas people in other countries are hiring our political leadership to deliver lectures on "fool proof corruption and embezzlement " and its long term benefits.
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Oct 16, 2015 04:21pm
Pakistan needs electricity desperately and advanced technical know how.
China has provided nuclear power capability but technology is outdated and output of these plants is limited.
So if the conditions do not limit Pakistan too much we should go for it.
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Oct 16, 2015 04:22pm
@Abdul Karim
Quietly stabbing in the back does not count as help!
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Oct 16, 2015 04:26pm
There is no such thing as Obama Nawaz deal. It is Obama Raheel deal. Does this guy even have a say in security and foreign affairs related issues.
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Oct 16, 2015 04:32pm
@Hindu ... he writes the opposite, does it bothers you and why ?.
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Oct 16, 2015 04:42pm
@Raja Ragu Raman that is always a possibility in India too!
It's just that right now you're on cloud nine!
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Oct 16, 2015 04:44pm
@Khan Pakistan can pursue it relations with all , regardless of their size or power, based on "mutual respect". I cant sense any mutual respect from American side, with these negative stories coming from Washington.
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Oct 16, 2015 04:50pm
Why USA not pressurize India to resolve Kashmir issue. Kashmir is root cause of all problems in the region including Nuclear, Terrorism etc. In Pakistan no body (civilian / military) will dare to decide limit on Nuclear weapons till decision on Kashmir.
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Oct 16, 2015 04:50pm
Does it mean this topic will be just to kill the time? Pakistan should not waste its time in negotiating with USA. Pakistan should find other friends for its needs. It will not be hard for Pakistan to get more better friends because we are proved RELIABLE FRIEND.
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Oct 16, 2015 04:51pm
@rehan wellsaid.
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Oct 16, 2015 04:52pm
the Truth is ->. http://mobile.nytimes.com/2015/10/16/world/asia/us-exploring-deal-to-limit-pakistans-nuclear-arsenal.html?referer=&_r=0
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Oct 16, 2015 05:07pm
@Hindu and I am sure you would prefer to believe Times of India and NYT report instead official White House report. Keep it up.
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Oct 16, 2015 05:13pm
We sincere hope that Pak US Nuclear deal will never materialise as US never was and it never would be a friend in need of Pakistan. It's a new trap for our indigenous nuclear and missile programme.
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Oct 16, 2015 05:17pm
be careful . pakistan intereste is Muslim country interest
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Oct 16, 2015 05:28pm
India blocked the deal.
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Oct 16, 2015 05:48pm
Do US bombed because there were Pakistani spies.
No terrorist were there. No Pakistani was there.
What is a Pakistani SPY??
Yes put blame of RAW and NDS on us!
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Oct 16, 2015 06:11pm
@Taimoor Khan only strength respects strength.Stop dreaming about mutual respect.Start develop your economy & then demand respect.Look at your neighbours.Bangladesh exporrting more than you while uae cchallenge your govt with ease.
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Oct 16, 2015 06:27pm
@rehan No dear, derailing terror outfits like Ttp, let, jud, hijbul mujahidin from pakistan.For cpec it is never going to be successful unless or until indias interests are met.
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Oct 16, 2015 06:49pm
@prasant Strength comes from the power of Muscle. Last time we checked Pakistan was well on the way to become world third biggest nuke power, only behind US and Russia. Dont delude yourself, while Pakistan is well on its way of connecting the giants of Asia, namely China and Russia, you Indians are being reduced to Saarc level and UAE level countries. Infact, even at SAARC level, your neighbours, except Bangladesh are warning India in one way or another. Just look at the way Nepal and Maldives are pointing fingers at India.
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Oct 16, 2015 06:52pm
@prasant Your so called big economy in India is not giving you respect these days from tiny states are Nepal and Maldives these day. What are you on about?
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Oct 16, 2015 07:04pm
Veiled attack on pak's sovereign rights and limiting Pak's nuclear capabilities. Excellent indo-us strategic partnership.
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Oct 16, 2015 07:06pm
Guys wake up! This is the official statement from the White House. So cut out the crap. Remember the President apologized for the fiasco.
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Oct 16, 2015 07:11pm
@Chitrali If you come to my house what will you bring for me and what will you to me when I visit your house.
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Oct 16, 2015 07:17pm
@Pakistan Patriot The first Indian PM also visited US during the same period and also made good relations with USSR but Pakistan allied with US and the results are there for
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Oct 16, 2015 07:45pm
@Taimoor Khan
Have patience. You will see soon.
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Oct 16, 2015 08:42pm
@Joseph Hayes We already know that. Pakistan has paid a very very heavy price siding with US. Pakistan should have sided with the Russians in 1950. American wars gave us drugs, refugees, sanctions, terrorism and corruption. We managed our nuclear affairs without any deal amd we can do so in the future.
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Oct 16, 2015 08:50pm
American objective in this deal is to restrict Pakistan development
of tactical nuclear weapons as well as the possible long range
missiles. In return they want to offer nuclear technology and
relax the restrictions by Nuclear Supply club. India hasn't
benefited from such a deal. No American company has signed
to build nuclear power plant because of potentially huge
liability under Indian law. Only Russia and France are building
couple of plants for electricity production. It will be a drop in
the bucket. Pakistan may do well to stay away from the deal.
China is building the reactors and in future rely more on
solar and wind power generation. It is safe. In earthquake prone
country nuclear reactor is dangerous as the experience of
Japan shows.
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Oct 16, 2015 09:41pm
Beware Prime Minister! Please don't fall prey to any US ploy during your visit to Washington. They are dangerous country and treacherous also.
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Oct 16, 2015 09:52pm
The visit is a mistake. PM should wait for the next American President to take the White house. With one year to go President Obama cannot make any substantial agreements. He might as well play a recording on his do more list. Unless the PM has courage to talk back with his list of "do mores" the trip is useless
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Oct 17, 2015 06:08am
@Atif Khan Any deal may proveve to be an onset of intrusion into the program and dismantling it bit by bit, untill its all controlled by others. Best option may be to ask them to write-off some $40 billion dollars in IMF/other loans for a 5-year stop on new program developments. Signing something for ever, is clipping the wings for security of future generation, that pakistan cannot afford at any cost. Need schuza.
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Oct 17, 2015 09:46am
Dream shattered!
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Oct 17, 2015 09:48am
No matter how advance Pakistan be in nuclear technology, it will never be able to use them without the permission of USA.
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Oct 17, 2015 05:18pm
@Khwarezmi You are correct. Pakistan should not fall in this trap. Hope leaders are brave enough to defend country's sovereign rights.
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Oct 18, 2015 04:15am
@Taimoor Khan
USSR was the biggest nuclear power in 1989 - in fact, twice the number of nuclear warheads than what U.S. had.
Now today, where is U.S and where is U.S.S.R?! :) -- so go ahead building nuclear war heads - and 1971 will repeat again for sure! :)
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Oct 18, 2015 04:35pm
Pakistan should focus and push Nawaz peace initiatives. How long India occupation will be acceptable to world? Pakistan wants peace and India should reciprocate. That will be our focus
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Oct 18, 2015 04:40pm
@Napier Man , we know about it, we are ready to give. Either built houses for all Pakistan political agents in US or give admissions in US colleges free of tuition to their children or give us Kashmir and mortal peace treaty with India and Afghanistan.
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