Islamabad 2022, New Delhi 3038, Kabul 2961...
If you understand Pakistan, since its inception; you’ll understand why are things the way they are.
Its like the entire world has been gripped by its own set of leaks, not to forget first it was the very recent global financial meltdown and the fact that anyone in Pakistan who lost their job during the same time was told it was because of that very reason and not because of the ineffective top management which not only lacked vision but a sense of direction and the ability to control and manage their own bad decisions too.
I wonder what goes on when no ones looking…???!??!???!!!? Isn’t this is what wikileaks are all about...the conspiracy mind goes beyond what is apparent.
So they are cables from the past, how would it help Pakistan in overcoming inflation, deteriorating law and order situation, weakening political and economic infrastructure-even as I make it a point to say this, some genius on TV thinks it “will”. While these factors still remain in question; we move to a more questionable past. Maybe because it makes easy macro-content for debate, useless or not the question is its impact on the economic capacity of my recently wed-driver to afford a kilogram of sugar for his entire household.
Leaks or no leaks; 50 people have still been killed in a suicide attack in Mohmand Agency amidst a peaceful Jirga. The reporter goes on to reporting on the incident, and that’s what is going to continue to happen, not his/her fault---regardless of it having political, social and economic implications. All we’re going to get to hear is the number of people killed, some whack-job taking responsibility, the annoying streak of condemnation. And completely ignoring the fact that how this one attack has taken away the livelihoods of many families in the longer-run. And the fact that no matter what ever compensation is given to those families it is just too little and too insignificant for rest of their lives - as we despite going through the same attacks for almost a decade still lack the institutional frameworks that support these very social structures when in tragedy.
Crux: Khawaja wants to free Afghan Taliban
Viewing cable 10ISLAMABAD461, GOP DENIES AGREEMENT TO TRANSFER BERADAR TO
Created: 26 February 2010 - 16:04
Released: 30 November 2010 - 21:09
Origin: Embassy Islamabad
Classified by Anne Patterson;
Khalid Khawaja, the Chief Coordinator of the Defense Human Rights Commission claims that the detention of the Taliban Afghan in Pakistani custody is against the law, violating Article 4, 10, and 11 of the Constitution.
(Note: Khawaja is currently defending the five Americans arrested in Sargodha and is known to be a pro-extremist activist and lawyer. End Note)
Crux: Maulana Diesel’s status quo remains (why do we know him again..??!?!?!??)
Viewing cable 09PESHAWAR147, FATA: PLAYERS IN WAZIRISTAN - A PRE-OPERATION PRIMER
Created: 13 July 2009 - 10:10
Released: 30 November 2010 - 21:09
Origin: Consulate Peshawar
Classified by Lynne Tracy;
The government plays out a strategy of divide and rule , the alliances, feuding, and
maneuverings of other militants as well as tribal and political figures bears watching in assessing the direction that operations in South Waziristan will take.
Headline (had to use this, hilarious!!!!): Maulana Fazlur Rehman and the Deobandis - The Would-Be Mediators
Crux: India’s Cold Start (*rolling my eyes*)
Viewing cable 10NEWDELHI163, SRAP HOLBROOKE DISCUSSES AFGHANISTAN AND PAKISTAN
Created: 28 January 2010 - 13:01
Released: 02 December 2010 - 21:09
Origin: Embassy New Delhi
Classified by Ambassador Timothy J. Roemer;
Headline: India-Pakistan Relations
Holbrooke and Special Advisor Vali Nasr briefed Rao on the evolving political landscape in Pakistan with a weakening President Zardari and the fluid dynamic between the various centers of power, including COAS Kayani, Prime Minister Gilani, PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif and Chief Justice Choudhary.
Okay, I must admit reading off WL is more exciting than I thought, hence as these go on and on and on…Pakistan will have the same old problems, the complexities of Afghans in the north, India’s version of Cold Start in the east and then whatever happens within among the politicians, judiciary, media and the establishment—theres another, I am still missing on…hmmmm. Anyways, these roles within dilute Pakistan’s existence.
What if Pakistan had a Julian Assange of its own?
Viewing cable 10LAHORE001, SHARIFS’ URGE FOR MOHAMMADI NIHARI AND LASSI TO GO
Created: Everyday from the day they were born
Released: When roti, kapra, makaan feudals decide
Origin: Raiwand ka makaan
Classified by; some suck-up parliamentarian;
A story not worth telling...
