Bonn confrenece: expectations and the out come

Bonn conference was first held in December 2001 to build up an Afghan Interim Authority to replace the then toppled Taliban Government and to chose a leader for Afghanistan.  Hamid Karazai was luckily selected as leader. And them in 2004 elections he was elected as President of Afghanistan. One of the major outcomes of this conference was to establish the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF). Under same conference the Afghan Constitution Commission was established to draft a new constitution in consultation with the public.

 The Bonn Agreement called for a loya Jirga to be convened within 18 months of the establishment of the Transitional Authority and for the use of the 1964 constitution as the basis for a new constitution. The constitution had been adopted by the loya Jirga on January 4, 2004.

Today again the conference  held in Bonn under the chairmanship of Afghan President Karazi, which urges foreign troops pull out from Afghanistan in 2014, demands international support to rebuild war-hit country.

Although the conference urges the pull-out of troops in 2014 but the President Karazai still seems afraid of comeback of Taliban as CNN reported. It says “The Taliban could make a comeback and take over Afghanistan again, the country's President Hamid Karzai warned Monday at an international conference on Afghanistan's future.

At this point of time there are many prospects which add to the value of Bonn conference:

• ·         USA and its allies are mostly disappointed from achieving their goals, as Hamid Karazi said "Our shared goal of a stable, self-reliant Afghanistan is far from being achieved." This clearly shows that after utilizing all might and recourses for at lesst ten years the damsel of victory is still far away.
• ·         The time of US and Allied troop’s withdrawal is only a year away, and the Taliban are still not in control, any time they can make come back.
• ·         The Pak-Us relations after the NATO attack on Pak Army are not as good as before, so any decision about Afghanistan without the presence of Pakistan should be more wise and clever which can replace the importance of Pakistan.

In the presence of all these aspects it was expected that there would be a comprehensive plan for peace, rebuilding, and stability in Afghanistan. The overall report of the conference is hopefully good. But to be very honest, any settlement of Afghanistan without the involvement of Taliban and Pakistan cannot be assured as a long term solution.

Let us wait for the outcomes of Bonn conference, as 2014 is not too far

Global financial Crisis and “War of terror”

Since 9/11 a wide spread war against terrorism has been launched by Bush administration without defining “terrorism”. The undefined “terrorism” absolutely gave a great deal of chances to USA and allies to impose war any where and when ever under the umbrella of “War against Terrorism”. As we can see starting from Afghanistan, then attack on Iraq, then Somalia, some actions in Yemen, then a huge attack on Libya and now Pakistan.   These all chances to play the game of power to gain declared and undeclared goals from above mentioned countries.

And it was very clear from the day first that the main and core purpose of USA and allies is not to eradicate roots of terrorism from the world but it was only cover under which the real aim was hidden. And Jeremy Begin very wisely said that USA is fighting only for G.O.D. i.e. Gold, Oil and Drugs. This is the basic goal of so called war against terrorism.

But in spite of this entire struggle the result is in reverse and the campaign proved counterproductive. USA and the allies are facing financial crisis. Especially the condition of USA is well prescribed in the words of an official who says “The Global Economic Crisis has now replaced international terrorism as the most menacing threat to the national security of the United States, according to testimony by Dennis Blair, Director of National Intelligence”. 

Though there could be more than one reason for the crisis which are discussed on different forums, but the many things which played very vital role in the collapse of economy is “War Against Terrorism”.

I think this is the time to think and take wise decisions to save the USA and others before it is too late, and before Wall Street is occupied.

NATO’s attack on Pak Army; the reactions and lessons

NATO forces, appointed in Afghanistan to eliminate the so called “terrorism” and to return the world the peace it enjoyed before 9/11 as per USA assumption, yesterday 26^th November attacked on the check post of Pak Army in the border of Afghanistan. The reaction from Pakistan was as expected. Even we can say more than the expectations of USA and NATO. Taking action against it, Pakistan has stopped NATO supply, asked USA to vacant Shamsi Air Base within 15 days. It is really good response and appreciated country wide.  

NATO chief said that is was an unintentional incident. How funny it is!. To attack an Army which is fighting you war for last 11 years is the clear proof that they consider Pakistan Army as a Terrorist group.

It is not mentioned in any analyses but I think this attack can also be a practical of the statements of USA officials that “that there would be a “very big price” if they do not take action against militant groups staging attacks in Afghanistan.”

I think it is time for Pakistan to get rid of this so called “war against terrorism” and give some relief to common people especially to the people who are living in the area of strategic depth.

And one more important aspect which we should always keep in mind is that “we differentiate between uniformed and civilians” if civilians die in any attack from outside of our border we don't put any attentions, as we are can see the reaction and response of our Government and Army. If we give every citizen equal importance and take solid and patriotic action on any interference from outside our borders we can stop happening such incidents. And we should also take a lesson that USA is not sincere with us even after giving all kind of sacrifices for more than 10  years.

Killing of three persons in Lahore by Americans

Two days back, and American shot dead two Pakistani motorcyclists in Lahore, and an other was killed by an other American with his car hit. every Pakistani is in harsh anger on this incident and wants to treat these American guys as Americans do with others in such cases. What do you think, what treatment they should be given?