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Monitoring:
A Jirga by Pseuodo-Nationalists or Psychopaths
This is shameful that while Pakistan is looking forward to the SCO Summit in Islamabad, a group of pseudo-nationalists had gathered to host a Jirga, sowing seeds of divisions and ethnic conflict.
It, in effect, is a reminiscent of the 1970s when Mujib-ur-Rehman came up with his infamous six points, culminating in secession of Pakistan’s own body part
Pashteen's recent proposals at the PTM Jirga have sparked great controversy. His demand for Pak Army to vacate tribal areas within two months is deemed totally illogical as it undermines government's authority to deploy troops to counter violent groups like Fitna Al Khawarij
The presence of troops is crucial, especially considering the history of large-scale invasions and ongoing border skirmishes with the Afghan Taliban
It is unfortunate that PTM's disdain for Pakistan Army mirrors India's hostility, which speaks volumes about PTM true motives.
Moreover, Pashteen's suggestion of visa-free entry for Afghans into Pakistan raises significant economic and security concerns.
Pakistan has already been hosting millions of Afghan refugees since the 1970s, operating outside the formal economy –evading taxes. This has resulted in substantial damage to the national exchequer.
Furthermore, the involvement of Afghan nationals in crimes like kidnapping for ransom highlights the need for proper documentation and checks.
Pashteen's proposals seem disconnected from local realities and likely harm Pakistan's interests. Allowing unchecked entry of Afghans could exacerbate economic and security issues, compromising Pakistan's ability to participate in regional and global dynamics. It is essential to prioritize national security and economic stability over potentially divisive demands.
The demand for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) to pay only five rupees per unit of electricity doesn't align with the reality of the situation.
Constructing massive dams requires cutting-edge technology, specialized machinery, and highly skilled workers, resources that KP likely lacked in the 1960s.
The province boasts an abundance of rivers, but harnessing their potential demands significant investment in infrastructure. Moreover, KP's gas and mineral reserves require advanced technology to become viable, which the provincial government struggles to provide.
Therefore it is wishful thinking to provide something at much lower price to population without considering the production costs it incurred.
The proposed creation of a Pakhtun force is a highly contentious issue, likely to fuel further conflict, which is the last thing peaceful Pakhtuns desire.
Drawing parallels with the Mukti Bahini highlights the potential risks. It's crucial for Pakhtuns to recognize the gravity of this situation and understand that Manzoor Pashteen, is wittingly serving external interests, primarily from #India and #Afghanistan.
While Pashteen had initially focused on removing landmines from Waziristan and addressing human rights abuses; is now seen overtly trumpeting agenda of hostile & inimical elements while raising absurd demands.
Therefore, allegations of foreign backing, particularly from Indian and Afghan intelligence agencies, levied against PTM appear correct.
Critics argue that PTM is exploiting the situation, leveraging the deaths of innocents Pakhtuns to further its own agenda.
Manzoor Pashteen seems hellbent on protests and criticism rather than cooperating and seeking constructive solutions to the legitimate problems.
To mitigate chances of potential conflict, it is essential for Pakhtuns to realize the gravity of situation and remain vigilant. The movement's perceived alignment with external forces could multiply tensions in the country by pitching ethnic groups against one another -as is visible from the social media platform X.
@zarrar_11PK
Monitoring:
A Jirga by Pseuodo-Nationalists or Psychopaths
This is shameful that while Pakistan is looking forward to the SCO Summit in Islamabad, a group of pseudo-nationalists had gathered to host a Jirga, sowing seeds of divisions and ethnic conflict.
It, in effect, is a reminiscent of the 1970s when Mujib-ur-Rehman came up with his infamous six points, culminating in secession of Pakistan’s own body part
Pashteen's recent proposals at the PTM Jirga have sparked great controversy. His demand for Pak Army to vacate tribal areas within two months is deemed totally illogical as it undermines government's authority to deploy troops to counter violent groups like Fitna Al Khawarij
The presence of troops is crucial, especially considering the history of large-scale invasions and ongoing border skirmishes with the Afghan Taliban
It is unfortunate that PTM's disdain for Pakistan Army mirrors India's hostility, which speaks volumes about PTM true motives.
Moreover, Pashteen's suggestion of visa-free entry for Afghans into Pakistan raises significant economic and security concerns.Pakistan has already been hosting millions of Afghan refugees since the 1970s, operating outside the formal economy –evading taxes. This has resulted in substantial damage to the national exchequer.
Furthermore, the involvement of Afghan nationals in crimes like kidnapping for ransom highlights the need for proper documentation and checks.
Pashteen's proposals seem disconnected from local realities and likely harm Pakistan's interests. Allowing unchecked entry of Afghans could exacerbate economic and security issues, compromising Pakistan's ability to participate in regional and global dynamics. It is essential to prioritize national security and economic stability over potentially divisive demands. The demand for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) to pay only five rupees per unit of electricity doesn't align with the reality of the situation. Constructing massive dams requires cutting-edge technology, specialized machinery, and highly skilled workers, resources that KP likely lacked in the 1960s. The province boasts an abundance of rivers, but harnessing their potential demands significant investment in infrastructure. Moreover, KP's gas and mineral reserves require advanced technology to become viable, which the provincial government struggles to provide. Therefore it is wishful thinking to provide something at much lower price to population without considering the production costs it incurred. The proposed creation of a Pakhtun force is a highly contentious issue, likely to fuel further conflict, which is the last thing peaceful Pakhtuns desire. Drawing parallels with the Mukti Bahini highlights the potential risks. It's crucial for Pakhtuns to recognize the gravity of this situation and understand that Manzoor Pashteen, is wittingly serving external interests, primarily from #India and #Afghanistan. While Pashteen had initially focused on removing landmines from Waziristan and addressing human rights abuses; is now seen overtly trumpeting agenda of hostile & inimical elements while raising absurd demands. Therefore, allegations of foreign backing, particularly from Indian and Afghan intelligence agencies, levied against PTM appear correct.
Critics argue that PTM is exploiting the situation, leveraging the deaths of innocents Pakhtuns to further its own agenda.Manzoor Pashteen seems hellbent on protests and criticism rather than cooperating and seeking constructive solutions to the legitimate problems. To mitigate chances of potential conflict, it is essential for Pakhtuns to realize the gravity of situation and remain vigilant. The movement's perceived alignment with external forces could multiply tensions in the country by pitching ethnic groups against one another -as is visible from the social media platform X.
