The Islamic Republic of Pakistan’s Destiny?

re: Pak`s destiny?
I do not have to wade thr` the long, complicated sentences and wish list to know Pak`s destiny. It is well known to impartial observers. If Pak does not change its course, keeps up its confrontation with India, continues to invest heavily in military hardware and defense equipments, and does not address basic issues of illiteracy, corruption, Pak will meet the same fate as the erstwhile military dictatorial state of Prussia. In other words, it will have a rollercoaster ride into the oblivion, out of geography books and into history.
Sridhar

Black Breeze #11, {``And Pakistan is not doing badly under Musharraf``}

Mere dost, that is exactly what I keep telling these ``pseudo-liberal and progressive`` Pakis, who want to bring back BB and Nawaz, that Mushy is doing a pretty good job.
Thank you for speaking the truth. :)

Re: # 12

Actually they have a valid point. Musharraf is lottery, just a lucky draw, you could have had Zia Ul Haq! And what happens when Musarraf leaves?

#9, nefertiti, {``Cut a body into two pieces and that creates bleeding, festering parts maybe but certainly not twins...``}

Very well stated. All this talk about two and twins and your nic got me thinking ... :)

``India and Pakistan are two enstranged twins whose history now may have become hate-ridden because of the occupational policies of the former...``

Cut a body into two pieces and that creates bleeding, festering parts maybe but certainly not twins...

#7, Black Wind {``Until there is stark disparity between economies of the two nations I can’t see how these countries will reconcile each other``}

Have patience, we are getting there. :)

Re: # 8 Salim Saahib,

{``Have patience, we are getting there. :)``}

You are forgetting the intensity of competitiveness between the two nations. In sixties, under Ayub Khan Pakistan was running away with 6+ GDP growth while India struggling at 3 - 3.5 . And Pakistan is not doing badly under Musharraf.

Until there is stark disparity between economies of the two nations I can’t see how these countries will reconcile each other. If West Germany hadn’t been overwhelmingly well off in contrast to East Germany, I don’t think East Germany would have been very keen to join West Germany.

``India and Pakistan are two enstranged twins whose history now may have become hate-ridden because of the occupational policies of the former...``

This guy can`t be serious!

The solution is simple:

Restore the 1973 consensus constitution in its entirety- let the democracy work - the solution to bad democracy is more democracy.

I wonder whether this pontificatory school essay should be up on this page!!!

Congratulations, Haroon, for making it to the FP. Look forward to seeing many more articles from you.

Mr. Shaikh, {`` The Kashmir issue, the perceived abuse of Indian Muslims in India, and the descration of Islamic holy sites are three issues of primary importance to
most Pakistanis. The mismangement of Hindu holy sites in Pakistan and support for plebliscite in Kashmir are two issues, which can rile up any Indian.``}

You have articulated a very good case for thinking outside the box. The old Hindu/Muslim, Sharia Waria, and jihad/shihad stuff is not going anywhere. It is not a matter of Muslims or Hindus getting the upper hand. Just like there is no such thing as monolithic Hinduism, believe me there is no such thing as united Islam, the Ummah, or Muslim rule. In another forum, Mr. Ranjit has asked ``Can you imagine if India had remained united in 1947?`` Yes, many of us can. As one can easily determine after watching Mangal Pandey, that is exactly what the British feared and what they prevented from happening.

Jinnah, while himself an honest, intelligent, and able man, was blinded by his own vanity, his jealousy of Gandhiji, and the influence of powerful economic interests of the Moose Limb business community of Bombay. They wanted to create a ``homeland`` for Moose Limbs, where they would hold sway economically without competition from the baniyas. ``Islam khatray meN hai`` is a convenient slogan to rally the Moose Limb sheep into any course, even a suicidal one.

You are correct in pointing out that we need to rethink about what is important. The breakup of Pakistan in 1971 was a brilliant move on the part of Indira Gandhi and her government. This permanently shattered the concept of ``Pakistan`` and set the stage for further dismemberment. The sensible course for India now would be to deny Pakistan the ``Moose Limb`` card. India, as the second largest Moose Limb country in the world, should genuinely take the lead in promoting moderate and progressive Islam. There are similar minded countries such as Turkey, Afghanistan, Tunisia, Indonesia, Central Asian ``Stans,`` and Malaysia that will join India in countering the jihadi alliance of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and the Tally Ban. Once India`s position as the logical choice of a model for Moose Limb progress is established, many benefits will ensue. Kashmiris will proudly proclaim their Indian citizenship, Indian Moose Limbs will count their blessings, moderate Paki Moose Limbs will see the beacon as a welcome alternative to their own wretched society, and the Moose Limb world will stop paying attention to Pakis` religious blackmail.

The reintegration of Pakiland into an undivided India is what will undo the evils of this partition. I know it is a difficult thing to accept for both, but it is the sensible path.

Peace

Nice try Mr. Shaikh..simple and shallow! hope you do better next time.