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Falijee wrote:The Myth Of Pakistan Winning The 1965 War Nailed By A Prominent Paki Journo
1971 War is entirely a different story . The 2 nation theory was smashed . A new country was born. That day is not "celebrated" as a public holiday :mrgreen:
Shouldn't the 1971 war be celebrated as a public holiday in Pakistan? That is when they came into existence in their current form as a TFTA country, rid of those SDRE Bangalis.
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Notice anything odd about the seating positions when I'm the Dim met Pompeo and Gen Dunford? Immy duh Dimmy is sitting at the head of the table presiding the meeting with Pompeo and Dunford sitting to his right, on the side. Ordinarily, protocol requires that both sides should sit facing each other with respective leaders in the middle.

I bet this breach (insult) did not go unnoticed by Pompeo.

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^^^
Immy "entertaining" the participants in the second pic,- during chai biskoot break - with one of his jokes :roll:
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Pakistani pilgrim gives birth to twins for the first time in 9 years :roll:
The twins have been named Haram :roll: [*] and Hazar
[*] Malsic significance ? as opposed to "Haraam " ( opposite of "Halaal"!)

PS: Not sure Saudia Nationality is guaranteed :mrgreen:

Rest of the farticle is devoted to the propaganda concerning the Saudi Health System !
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Traces Of "Ganja Raj" Being Destroyed By The Kaptaan !

Imran Khan decides to abolish PM’s laptop scheme
Benazir Income Support Program (BISP) will, however, not be terminated, according to information minister

Moolah for BISP comes from Bartania Taxpayer , so why rock the boat !
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The Rocky Road To Naya Pakistan. Immy Announces A Slew Of Measures !

Whistle blower ordinance with 20% cash reward being implemented immediately in Pakistan
Sept 5, 2018

Some highlights ( in addition to the "whistle blowing program")
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seeking information from foreign countries on illegal wealth.
Good luck !
He said the Prime Minister would get reports on implementation of these measures on fortnightly basis.
Government would also hire firms that would detect and help recover illegal money and in the case of recovery the firm would get an agreed share of the recovered amount.
A task force has been constituted on education led by Minister for Education Shafqat Mehmood.
A uniform school education and certification system would be enforced throughout the country.
it has been decided that funds will be spent on establishing centers for street children and women.
The cabinet gave instructions to provide easy access in all buildings for disabled people, both at federal and provincial levels.
A strict notice will be taken if complaints are received against the attitude of staff deputed at foreign missions and embassies worldwide.
The cabinet has directed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to collect data of over 10,000 Pakistanis (onlee 10,000 :roll: ) incarcerated in various countries.
To a question the Minister said Islam is religion of peace and rights of minorities will be protected by the government. :((
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Falijee wrote:Labbaik's Rizvi "Wakes Up" !

Khadim Rizvi's Tehreek-e-Labbaik has demanded removal of not only Atif Mian from the Economic Advisory Council but also Fawad Chaudhry from the government.
And this was promptly followed by
'We will not bow to extremists': Govt hits back after vicious campaign targets Atif Mian
Makes one feel that the whole thing was elaborately concocted.

Step 1- Induct a high profile economist into some "advisory council", make sure to emphasise on his Ahmadi background

Step 2- Wait for the backlash, when it did not immediately materialise, stir the pot and bait the usual suspects so that atleast someone would respond.

Step 3- A trickle of tweets from parliamentarians and senators appears, but that's not what Immy's hukumat was looking for and it also send out a bad message overseas that all Baki lawmakers are bigots. So the tweets promptly disappeared.

Step 4- "Nudge" (forcibly if necessary) the rabble rousers such as Rizvi and lablick to go on their patented dharna and disruption. Wonder how many lifafa exchanged hands here.

Step 5- Issue a rejoinder such as above and try and send out the message that the Naya Bakistan "will not bow to extremists". Interestingly, this statement came out on the same day as Pompeo's visit.

Step 6- Once the matter "dies out", use this to beg the IMF, West and Cheeni for bailout and wheel out the usual "any failure to support tabdeeli in naya Bakistan will only strengthen the hands of the extremists."

Tabdeeli that.
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https://www.dawn.com/news/1430911/sampl ... emarks-cjp
"I don't drink alcohol myself {but probably does with company!}, but it makes no difference to me if someone else does so," the top judge said. "It seems as though honey and oil {Bakistan - It's an Islamic paradise! The land of honey and oil} were recovered from the bottles after my visit."
Memon, his driver and two servants were booked by police last week under Section 4 (owning or possessing intoxicant) of the Zia-era law, The Prohibition (Enforcement of Hadd) Order (4 of 1979).

The section under which the case has been registered reads: "Whoever owns, possesses or keeps in his custody any intoxicant shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term, which may extend to two years, or with whipping not exceeding thirty stripes :shock: , and shall also be liable to fine."
Nosy CJP Nisar knows his alcohol! So why is he so hot and bothered when he says "it makes no difference to me"?
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anupmisra wrote:Notice anything odd about the seating positions when I'm the Dim met Pompeo and Gen Dunford? Immy duh Dimmy is sitting at the head of the table presiding the meeting with Pompeo and Dunford sitting to his right, on the side. Ordinarily, protocol requires that both sides should sit facing each other with respective leaders in the middle.

I bet this breach (insult) did not go unnoticed by Pompeo.

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First pic taken by SLR second from mobile phone. Are they serious?

Gen Dunford is missing from the second pic. Must be towards the end of meeting while some paki took out his mobile and said cheeeze. US contingent is not paying attention.

And DG ISPR sitting in corner! taking mental notes? :rotfl:
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that would be PM's ADC and not DG ISPR. Resemblance is uncanny though.
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habal wrote:that would be PM's ADC and not DG ISPR. Resemblance is uncanny though.
ah, right. Can he be honorary adc for this meeting? :wink:
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Any theory why Mattis skipped pak trip?
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abhijitm wrote:
habal wrote:that would be PM's ADC and not DG ISPR. Resemblance is uncanny though.
ah, right. Can he be honorary adc for this meeting? :wink:
this same chap was sitting in the same exact place in a meeting Imran had with his wc team mates and sidhu. This was before imran was officialy sworn in as PM.

An ADC that sits in on every meeting and takes notes on behalf of his minders at MI or ISI and not necessarily ISPR, which is just a PRO for propaganda.
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ok, I was wrong about 2nd photo. It is a video grab not mobile snap.
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anupmisra wrote:Notice anything odd about the seating positions when I'm the Dim met Pompeo and Gen Dunford? Immy duh Dimmy is sitting at the head of the table presiding the meeting with Pompeo and Dunford sitting to his right, on the side. Ordinarily, protocol requires that both sides should sit facing each other with respective leaders in the middle.
Maybe the photo was taken soon after a GUBO session and hence people had forgotten their places when they had to get back at the table for the photo. :mrgreen:
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Deep State "Allows" The Kaptaan His Five Minute Fame :mrgreen:


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Imran Khan happens to be the 1st Elected Prime Minister to be Chief Guest at GHQ in this particular event, Before it was always Chief Of Army Staff who use to be Chief Guest.
5 Sep 2018

India Bashing Planned :roll:
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Highlights of Imran Khan's meeting with Pompeo.

Audio Appears To Be Deliberately Suppressed By "Deep State" To Avoid Embarrassment :roll:
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Naya Pakistan Gets "Tough" With Paki- On Line - Eve Teaser :mrgreen:

Islamabad court sentences Facebook blackmailer to 6 years in prison
An Islamabad court has sentenced an accused to six years in prison for blackmailing girls on Facebook.The accused, Aamir Shams, was also fined Rs400,000.Shams was arrested by the cybercrime wing of the FIA after the agency received complaints about an individual who was sharing pictures of girls on social media and blackmailing them.Shams will have to spend six more months in jail if he fails to pay the fine, sessions Judge Tahir Mehmood said in his judgement.
HR Minister Jalebi taken "due note" ?
Sifarish invoked by the Shams "Abdul" yet ?
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CJP Nisar Issues Another "Order" :mrgreen:

CJP Nisar directs measures to bring back Ishaq Dar in ten days
ISLAMABAD – The chief justice of Pakistan, Mian Saqib Nisar has issued orders to take measures for the return of former finance minister Ishaq Dar to Pakistan within ten days.
Resuming the hearing of a case related to the summons issued to Dar ...
“Where are NAB officials? What has NAB done up till now to bring back Dar?” inquired the Chief Justice.
IMO, Nisar's bark is worse than his bite :mrgreen:
A NAB officer, present at the hearing, informed the bench that the anti-graft bureau had already written a letter to the Ministry of Interior for the issuance of a red warrant.
Ishaq Dar, a former senator, and a relative of former premier Nawaz Sharif, has been in London since October last year on account of his medical treatment and has been declared an absconder in the corruption case against him filed by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB).
And Bartania is supposed to bend over and "deport" Dar in the next PIA Flight to Isloo :roll:
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Old News But Still Interesting News From The Land Of The Pure : Trident Gum Contains Pork And Hence Declared Haram By A Paki Mullah !

Spit it out now! Trident gum contain pork, declared haraam
Aug 19, 2016
For some valid reasons, there always looms a risk of the products not being halal over our heads and it’s also equally important to make sure that the local markets cater to this very need and issue.It’s not just local markets that have non-halal food coming in; turns out that imported products can be just as haraam.It is very likely that Trident is Haram. The popular chewing gum made by Mondelez International is “not certified halal”. A post on Trident’s Facebook page confirmed this as much.
And this isn’t the first time this has happened. Just recently, the popular toasted pastry, “Pop Tarts”, was allegedly banned from local markets because it contained haraam products too.So, inquiring about the products you are using is very important and you can always pick the alternatives that are certified as Halal.
This is one sure guaranteed way of eliminating your competition. Get a FATWA from a Mullah declaring your competition "haram" . And rake in the Moolah. The market price for the FATWA would of course be dependent on the "popularity" of the Islamic Preacher :twisted:
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The Kaptaan Cracks A Sporting Joke With Pompeo !

'A sportsman always is an optimist', says Imran Khan in meeting with Pompeo

Sept 6, 2018
The News International
ISLAMABAD: Responding to a query during his meeting with top US diplomat, Prime minister Imran Khan, who led Pakistan to World Cup victory in 1992, voiced his optimism, saying he has stepped on the field and he thinks he´s going to win, adding;"A sportsman always is an optimist."
Khan added that Pakistan looks forward to strengthening its ties with the United States based on trust and respect. :((
When asked about finding a new way forward with Washington, the cricketer-turned politician replied; "I have stepped on the field and I'm going to win," his remarks came during the meeting with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and US Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Joseph Dunford at the Prime Minister’s Secretariat.
Meanwhile, Pakistan's foreign minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi told reporters the meetings had been "positive", adding this was largely because the US and Pakistan now agreed that in Afghanistan "there is no military solution, we will have to go towards a political solution".
Taliban will do some mischief though :mrgreen:
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anupmisra wrote:Notice anything odd about the seating positions when I'm the Dim met Pompeo and Gen Dunford? Immy duh Dimmy is sitting at the head of the table presiding the meeting with Pompeo and Dunford sitting to his right, on the side. Ordinarily, protocol requires that both sides should sit facing each other with respective leaders in the middle.

I bet this breach (insult) did not go unnoticed by Pompeo.

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There is nothing wrong in it because DT is not there ( he is counterpart to Dim).
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anupmisra wrote:Notice anything odd about the seating positions when I'm the Dim met Pompeo and Gen Dunford? Immy duh Dimmy is sitting at the head of the table presiding the meeting with Pompeo and Dunford sitting to his right, on the side. Ordinarily, protocol requires that both sides should sit facing each other with respective leaders in the middle.

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And DG ISPR sitting in corner! taking mental notes? :rotfl:
Nope he is there to kick immy's ass if he tries to be smart and strays from parroting the Army/ISI script. :rotfl:
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‘Optimist’ Imran upbeat about ‘resetting’ ties with United States – News Desk

Prime Minister Imran Khan, in Wednesday’s talks with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, said he is confident that he could ‘reset’ the fractured relationship with the United States.

“I’m a born optimist. A sportsman always is an optimist. He steps on the field and he thinks he’s going to win,” Imran told a reporter who asked him if he thought he could reset the two nations’ bilateral ties.

Both Imran and Pompeo struck a positive tone after the meeting, with the latter also expressing hope to reset relations. “We talked about their new government, the opportunity to reset the relationship between our two countries across a broad spectrum, including business ties and ending the war in Afghanistan,” he said.

PM Imran, Pompeo discuss ‘aid’ suspension, Afghan peace

Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi also sounded positive claiming ‘forward movement’ after the US diplomat flew out.

“In all meetings, Secretary Pompeo emphasised the important role Pakistan could play in bringing about negotiated peace in Afghanistan, and conveyed the need for Pakistan to take sustained and decisive measures against terrorists and militants threatening regional peace and stability,” a statement issued by the Embassy of the United States read.

Pompeo, accompanied by Chairman of Joint Chief of Staff General Joseph Dunford and Trump’s special envoy Zalamay Khalilzad, first held talks with the foreign minister and then met the prime minister. Pompeo also held a separate meeting with army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa.

The visit took place against the backdrop of simmering tensions between the two countries as the US cancelled $300 million ‘in aid’ to Pakistan in the days leading up to Pompeo’s trip.

“Today’s visit has set the stage for resetting the ties and the impasse in the relationship has been broken,” Qureshi told a news briefing on Wednesday. He said the two sides had a ‘candid and open discussions’ and concluded the solution to the Afghan problem would be reached through dialogue.

“This is the position Imran Khan has been advocating for years. It is a welcome development that the US has expressed readiness for direct talks with the Taliban,” he said.

Impasse in Pak-US ties broken in talks with Pompeo, says FM Qureshi

He said Secretary Pompeo’s visit also dropped a clear hint that the US had no plans to stay in Afghanistan forever, something that might dispel fears that Washington wants to extend its stay in the neighbouring country to keep a check on China and Russia.

The foreign minister accepted the invitation of Secretary Pompeo to visit Washington to take discussions forward. Qureshi also confirmed he would soon undertake a visit to Afghanistan at the invitation of his Afghan counterpart. “The future of Afghanistan and Pakistan is interlinked,” he stressed.

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And now this...

Girl moves SC to have her surname changed to 'Pakistan'
Sacrilege!!
The Supreme Court on Thursday heard a girl's unusual request to have her surname changed to "Pakistan" and to have her father's name removed from her government documents.
Chief Justice Saqib Nisar... said that according to the law, a father is the head of a household :shock: and there was no space in the law of Pakistan or the religion to make such a change.
The chief justice asked why the request submitted before the court had stated the girl's name as "Tatheer binte Pakistan" [daughter of Pakistan]
https://www.dawn.com/news/1431315/girl- ... o-pakistan
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Immy's farewell state in trouble. Gaya pakhanistan.

NAB launches inquiry against defence minister
The Executive Board of National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Wednesday approved inquiries against Defence Minister Pervez Khattak, Sindh Assembly Speaker Agha Siraj Durrani, Karachi Mayor Wasim Akhtar, businessman Iqbal Z Ahmed and former Special Assistant to Sindh Chief Minister Imtiaz Malah in cases of corruption, misuse of authority and assets beyond known source of income.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/364462 ... e-minister
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Click the link at your own risk (put that cuppa down first)!

Pakistan, Turkey enjoy cordial ties: Mazari
Different matters related to mutual cooperation and bilateral relations between two countries as well as relating to the trilateral relations of Iran-Pakistan-Turkey also came under discussion in a meeting between Federal Minister for Human Rights Dr Shireen M Mazari and Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey Mustafa Yardakul here on Thursday
Ignore the irony that the minister of human rights is discussing issues on mutual cooperation and bilateral relations with toorki, a gross violator of human and democratic rights! It begs the question: where's their foreign minister?

https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/36480 ... ies-mazari
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Bhutto’s role in the 1965 War
Zulfikar Ali Bhutto was a lone star under Ayub Khan’s regime
Bhutto’s vision of Pakistan was laced with a complicated identity of Socialism and Islam.
Bhutto saw Pakistan more as a part of the Middle East.
While he campaigned for Ayub’s presidential election campaign in December 1964 against Fatima Jinnah, not only did he accuse Fatima, the sister of MA Jinnah, of being a CIA agent but also promised masses that once they voted Ayub into presidency, he himself will make sure that an action oriented campaign is launched in Kashmir to liberate it from Indian occupation.
Bhutto and his like-minded allies in the military command decided to undertake an offensive in Kashmir.
With a mix of demagoguery and media propaganda, Bhutto as Foreign Minister created the impression that it was only because of lack of will on Pakistan’s part that the Kashmir issue had not been resolved in this country’s favour.
Ayub was presented a position paper on Kashmir just before the presidential elections, which he had not read until a couple of months after his election. Once read, Ayub rejected the proposed covert military action, which was later to be named ‘Operation Gibralter’ in Kashmir as he insisted on a diplomatic solution.
It would be hard to believe in today’s Pakistan that as Foreign Minister, Bhutto had the masses and the majority of the military command under his spell. Just months before the operation in Kashmir, Bhutto used to chair meetings of army commanders in the absence of Ayub.
Bhutto’s hawkish viewpoint on Kashmir were so upsetting for Commander in Chief General Musa Khan that he complained to Ayub that Bhutto was ‘brainwashing’ his commanders.
Despite all this, Bhutto and the military commanders he had influence over prevailed, all on the basis of hyped up stories about popular revolts breaking out in various parts of Kashmir.
To salvage its honour, Pakistan launched ‘Operation Grand Slam’, which also failed because of poor strategy and command.
Until September 5, 1965 the war was restricted to the peripheries of the LoC. This was according to Bhutto and his commanders’ plans. However, on September 6, India opened a new front on the international boundary at Lahore and Sialkot. Pakistan had to give many sacrifices to save these two cities.
https://dailytimes.com.pk/293412/bhutto ... -1965-war/
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2+2 talks: India, US ink critical defence pact; discuss cross-border terror, H-1B visa issue

PTI | Updated: Sep 6, 2018, 20:55 IST

NEW DELHI: A long-negotiated defence pact under which critical and encrypted defence technologies will be provided to the Indian military by the US was inked here on Thursday after the two countries held their first 2+2 dialogue. The two sides also discussed key issues, including cross-border terrorism, India's NSG bid and the contentious H-1B visa issue.

During the talks external affairs minister and defence minister had with US secretary of state Michael R Pompeo and defence secretary James Mattis, the two countries also decided to set up hotlines between them.

Addressing a joint press conference, Sushma Swaraj expressed satisfaction over the agenda of the inaugural dialogue while giving the details of the deliberations.

While Pompeo termed the 'Communications, Compatibility, Security Agreement (COMCASA)' India's defence capability and preparedness.

The COMCASA will facilitate India to obtain critical defence technologies from the US, and access critical communication network to ensure interoperability among the US and the Indian
armed forces.

It will also allow the installation of high-security US communication equipment on defence platforms being sourced from the US.

Swaraj also asserted that the dialogue reflected the desire of leadership of the two countries to further elevate the bilateral strategic communication on cross-cutting defence and security issues.

She said, "The recent decision by the US to put India in the list of countries eligible for Strategic Trade Authorization Tier-I License Exemption reflects India's robust and responsible export control policies. In our meeting today, we also agreed to work together to secure India's membership of the Nuclear Suppliers Group at the earliest."

Talking about her bilateral meeting with Pompeo before the 2+2 dialogue, the external affairs minister said they reviewed the direction of the Indo-US relations in recent months and exchanged views on a number of regional issues of shared concern.

Terming the rapidly growing trade and investment ties as an important element of bilateral relationship, Swaraj said this growth is giving rise to new opportunities and a basis for more intense economic engagement which supports development of manufacturing, promotes knowledge and innovation, creates jobs and provides critical resources for growth.

"I sought secretary Pompeo's support to nurture our people-to-people links. Specifically, I conveyed our expectation for a non-discriminatory and predictable approach to the H-1B visa regime, given its high impact on innovation, competitiveness and people-to-people partnership, all of which are a vital source of strength for our relationship," Swaraj said.

She also noted that there was a growing convergence of views, including on the Indo-Pacific, during the discussion among the four ministers.

"We see the Indo-Pacific as a free, open and inclusive concept, with ASEAN centrality at the core and defined by a common rules-based order that both our countries are pursuing," the minister said, adding India welcomed the US' interest in expanding its economic footprint in the region as they "complement our own efforts".

Asserting that counterterrorism cooperation between India and the US has acquired a new qualitative edge and purpose, Swaraj said they have agreed to deepen ties in international forums like the United Nations and the Financial Action Task Force.

"We welcomed the recent designations of Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists by the US. They underscore the international community's scrutiny over the threat of terrorism emanating from Pakistan, which has affected India and the US alike.
On the 10th anniversary of the 26/11 attacks, we recognized the importance of justice and retribution for the masterminds behind this terrorist attack," Swaraj said.

She also said, "India supports President Trump's South Asia Policy. His call for Pakistan to stop its policy of supporting cross-border terrorism finds resonance with us".

The two sides also discussed the ongoing efforts by India and the US in promoting an Afghan-led, Afghan-owned and Afghan government-controlled reconciliation process, that brings together all ethnic groups and political formation in that country, the minister added.

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anupmisra wrote:Bhutto’s role in the 1965 War

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anupmisra-ji :
It is "fashionable" to blame Gen Yahya Khan for the 1971 fiasco and his military action in the then East Pakistan. Most Pakis now agree that it was the most fair election ever in their country . IMO,the megalomaniac ZA Bhutto is solely responsible for the break up of Pakistan ! Had he gracefully accepted the results of the election, and agreed to let Mujib become PM of Pakiland, maybe, just maybe, Bangladesh "creation" would not have happened that soon !
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Re: Terroristan - July 27, 2018

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Wish List From A Paki "celebrating" Decriminalizing Of Gay Sex In India :roll:

Hope Pakistan follows suit. Protect the marginalized!

What more does this Paki want !
(i) Official status has already been sanctioned to Paki transgenders
(ii) Transgenders were "free" to put up their own candidate in the recently held election
(iii) If "rumours" are to be believed , Imran had/has a transgender boyfriend/ girlfriend

PS: Never mind that transgenders are a "special target" in the bacha baazi capital of Pakistan ( Peshawar) ruled by Imran Khan Party :mrgreen:
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Re: Terroristan - July 27, 2018

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Falijee wrote: It is "fashionable" to blame Gen Yahya Khan for the 1971 fiasco and his military action in the then East Pakistan. Most Pakis now agree that it was the most fair election ever in their country . IMO,the megalomaniac ZA Bhutto is solely responsible for the break up of Pakistan ! Had he gratefully accepted the results of the election, and agreed to let Mujib become PM of Pakiland, maybe, just maybe, Bangladesh "creation" would not have happened that soon !
The general elections of 1970 (December) were by far the only fair elections ever held in pakhanistan. Not the fairest! Prior to that and after that, none of the elections have ever been fair.

But, fairness in the election process and fairness after the elections are two different things (kind of like "freedom of speech" and "freedom after free speech"). What followed was a general civil war for reasons that we all know. Suppose if the outcome of the post-elections was fair and if Mujib was allowed to become the PM, would the pure breeds in the west have reconciled with an SDRE running the nation from Dacca? Never. Bhutto realized this in the 60's and used the civil war situation to his advantage. My bet is that he even instigated Yahya and Niazi to "go forth and multiply" with the "bengalees". Recall the famous speech - "jahannum mein jao!" to the pakjabis?



Many pakis had realized the futility of keeping East Pakhanistan together with the western part much earlier than the 1970s elections. The civil war did not erupt one fine day, suddenly. It was in the making from the very get go of 1947. East Bengal was promised significant autonomy but did not get it. Pakhanistan was originally planned as a loose federation with promises made to the Sindhis, Baluchis and Pashtoons, which as we all know know, was never djinnah's intent.

So, my point is that it is the pakjabi character and hubris that were responsible for that country's breakup. Bhutto just played to the gallery for his personal gains.
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Re: Terroristan - July 27, 2018

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Paki Ayeshas Resort To Shoplifting To Make Ends Meet ! . Get Beaten With Sticks By Abduls !

VIDEO: Women suspected of shoplifting in Lahore beaten up with cane
Sept 5, 2018
LAHORE – Two women received a beating by shopkeepers in Batapur area of Punjab capital area after being accused of stealing from a garments store.A video making rounds on social media shows the shopkeepers hitting the women with a large cane and then slapping and kicking them.
In an Islamic Republic,- which Pakistan is - the place for a woman is in her home . From that point of view, the "punishment" can be justified :mrgreen:
One of the men has been identified as Chaudhry Ejaz Manawan, the owner of the shop, and head of the Kabbadi Association.
Any correlation between the beating and Manawan being the Head Of The Local Kabbadi Club :roll:
Manawan told the media that both the women stole a bundle of clothes worth over Rs10,000 from his shop.
Wow ! The idea being to sell the stuff in the "chor bazar" and bring some bacon home for the family :mrgreen:
Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar has taken notice of the incident, summoning a report from the inspector general of Punjab.
IMO, "Human Rights" "Minister" Mazari ( being a woman herself) should also "take notice" and do the needful :mrgreen:
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Re: Terroristan - July 27, 2018

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"Udher Tum Idher Hum" - watch this pakjabi editor talk about events leading to civil war

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Re: Terroristan - July 27, 2018

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Immy's Tilt Towards Iran Leads The Saudi Amb Scrambling For Appointments With Defence Minister And Fauji Jernail :roll:

Pakistan attaches importance to ties with Saudi Arabia: Khattak ( code for "there is no tilt towards Iran" :roll: )
ISLAMABAD – Defense Minister Pervez Khattak says Pakistan attaches great importance to its special relations with Saudi Arabia and desires to further expand cooperation in all fields. He was talking to Saudi ambassador Nawaf Al Malki who called on him on Thursday
The Saudi Ambassador reaffirmed continued support of his government to Pakistan ( Saudi dollar tap to remain open :roll: )
Later, the Saudi Ambassador called on Secretary Defence Retired Lt. Gen Ikram-ul-Haq and discussed with him matters related to mutual interest Concerns- about Iran tilting - expressed to a Fauji friend :roll:
The secretary defence apprised the ambassador about the efforts of Pakistani armed forces in countering the menace of terrorism and ongoing operation Radd-ul-Fasaad.
Raheel ( the anti-Shia jernail ) needs to whisper a few words to Immy about not to get too close to Shia Iran :twisted:
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