tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4226785600749499676.post1891936820655617159..comments2024-03-17T00:11:48.218-07:00Comments on INDIA UNDER ATTACK & OTHER MUSINGS !!: Is Lashkar e Taiba (LeT) taking over the role of global jehad from Al-Qaeda, with ISI blessings?BENGAL UNDER ATTACKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01412970042016633087noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4226785600749499676.post-23149162392659173712009-03-26T20:11:00.000-07:002009-03-26T20:11:00.000-07:00Assfuck Gaylani. yup they r gaysAssfuck Gaylani. yup they r gaysAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4226785600749499676.post-87713013250221867992009-03-26T20:09:00.000-07:002009-03-26T20:09:00.000-07:00u mean Hiroshima 45? yea. pakistan is on d way the...u mean Hiroshima 45? yea. pakistan is on d way thereAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4226785600749499676.post-11975911569856496322009-03-24T17:10:00.000-07:002009-03-24T17:10:00.000-07:00Anon above,Really? Have a look at this article by ...Anon above,<BR/><BR/>Really? Have a look at this article by National Geographic: <BR/><BR/><I>http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/<BR/>2007/05/dharavi-mumbai-slum/jacobson-<BR/>text?fs=seabed.nationalgeographic.com</I><BR/><BR/>(if u cant open it make sure there are no spaces between letters in the URL)<BR/><BR/>It says: "In Asia, Karachi's Orangi Township has surpassed Dharavi"<BR/><BR/>WOW!! So on top of all those above, Pakistan also has the LARGEST slum in Asia!! It beat India to it!! Bravo Pakistan!! U rule!!<BR/><BR/>Terrorism in India is the work of PhD holders and other graduates from Pakistani Schools of Terrorism. The last big ticket was by several graduates of the ISI-Lashkar School of Terror, Muridke. Mr Ajmal Kasab, the only survivor is now seeking a lawyer. Perhaps these schools should have a tie-up with some Western institutions and lecture Common Law too, so that arrested graduates can defend themselves.<BR/><BR/>After all they have to, because lawyers in India aren't interested in representing these grads, and even a legal defence set-up by the state would not ultimately be in kasab's favor. Moreover, once his project is completed, his superiors label him as "non state actors" even though he is ardently claiming his nationality as a pure, proud and pathetic Pakistani.<BR/><BR/>If u r studying or an alumni of any of these marvelous institutions, do put in this suggestion.<BR/><BR/>About American cities resembling Calcutta, well, maybe because Calcutta was really bad. Kolkata is growing to be one of India's most sought cities (with some sticky tape around that shd be eliminated like Mamata).<BR/><BR/>But on the whole, what i can say about graduate churning from Pakistan Institutes of Terror (PIT) are they will reduce Pakistan to Hiroshima very soon!! And Pakistan surely can't grow back the way Japan did. They'll stick there heads in dung!!<BR/><BR/>Good going Pak. I salute u!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4226785600749499676.post-41162782912584930182009-03-24T10:07:00.000-07:002009-03-24T10:07:00.000-07:00u people are making fun of pakistan as if India is...u people are making fun of pakistan as if India is an ideal country without any evil, as if there is no terrorism in india. well keep on doing it, it does not make any difference.<BR/><BR/>pakistan has problems, but so has India. At least we don't have terrible slums like in india. <BR/>As one american expert said' American cities will deteriorate so badly due to recession that they will resemble Calcutta in the future'. lolAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4226785600749499676.post-68580085355590885852009-03-20T20:49:00.000-07:002009-03-20T20:49:00.000-07:00--> Another one of a kind. Go to some stores in...--> Another one of a kind. Go to some stores in NWFP, chose the credentials of your product and it will be deliered the next day! The product? Suicide bombers. High quality, high determination, but low price. No don't worry, it's not some made in China crap. It's exclusively Made in Pakistan.<BR/><BR/><BR/>However once the product been used it will become the product of no man's land. Non state products. Like we saw in Mumbai.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4226785600749499676.post-62459469745397503662009-03-20T20:44:00.000-07:002009-03-20T20:44:00.000-07:00Anonymous @ 11pm--> Also our BUA was praising S...Anonymous @ 11pm<BR/><BR/>--> Also our BUA was praising Saidu Sharif Uni sky high that its alumni authored a book that got published by Oxford Uni press. He even got an article based on that person's book! Ask BUA for further details, he may throw some light on more Pakistani world class universities.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Maybe BUA is thinking of sending his kids there for higher education.<BR/><BR/>Bua pls consider Muridke too if ur kids seek some more adventurous education. With guaranteed sponsorship that would come in handy during this economic crisis.<BR/><BR/>Actually Indians are given preference for Lashkar-ISI Institute of Terror Training, Muridke.<BR/><BR/>Cant give such an assurance about Sadu Sharid thoughAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4226785600749499676.post-8148956999429549812009-03-20T05:27:00.000-07:002009-03-20T05:27:00.000-07:00BuA,Request you to make an article based on the an...BuA,<BR/><BR/>Request you to make an article based on the answers you have received - <BR/><BR/>Why one should go to Pakistan?<BR/><BR/>It just might tickle the funny bone ... :). A suggestion from one of your "readers".Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4226785600749499676.post-81281612643552265782009-03-19T23:00:00.000-07:002009-03-19T23:00:00.000-07:001) For tourism - NO (unless they say trekking to C...1) For tourism - NO (unless they say trekking to Chitral is for free, and if Osama is caught, I get $ 26 million :). <BR/><BR/>--> <I>Havent u heard of SWAT? its the Switzerland of Pakistan!! But it has one extra feature that Switzerland doesnt have: maximum number of policemen and traditional laws</I><BR/><BR/>2) For cricket - NO. Well Lashkars hate cricket, football, kite flying, Sufi music, drawing - even SMILING is banned I hear.<BR/><BR/>--> <I>Sportspersons always say they wanna "bomb the season"!! Well, where else can they be bombed other than Pakistan</I><BR/><BR/>3) For education - What education?? - No<BR/><BR/>--> <I>World class terror education like no other. Also for terror employment opportunities Pakistan tops.<BR/><BR/>--> Also our BUA was praising Saidu Sharif Uni sky high that its alumni authored a book that got published by Oxford Uni press. He even got an article based on that person's book! Ask BUA for further details, he may throw some light on more Pakistani world class universities.</I><BR/><BR/>4) For cultural exchange - I dont want to get blown up by Taliban for strumming my guitar - so NO.<BR/><BR/>--> <I>Exactly, that's cultural exchange. like how Indian culture is Dance (Bharatanatyam), Singing (Sangeetham) etc, Pakistan's culture is also distinct: Bombing, incest and burqa! So if u have the balls for a cultural exchange, come over. Don't blame Pakistani culture. Blame your gutless attitude</I><BR/><BR/>5) For stealing NUCLEAR secrets - YES. I hear Dr AQ Khan is still open for "business".<BR/><BR/>--> <I>Why are u jealous India or no other country has nuclear Wal-Mart? In fact AQKhan-Mart has no regional competitors, unlike Wal-Mart having Carrefour, Tesco, Woolworths etc. And does global trading with countries like North Korea, where these American franchises couldn't dream of. In fact AQKhan-Mart's brand ambassador and courier was the PM of Pakistan - late Benazir Bhutto, while the patron was North Korea's great leader Kim! Beat that Wal-Mart!</I><BR/><BR/>6. For getting Taliban to blow up - specially on my boss - YES, I am willing to pay for that. LOL !!!<BR/><BR/>--> <I>Another one of a kind. Go to some stores in NWFP, chose the credentials of your product and it will be deliered the next day! The product? Suicide bombers. High quality, high determination, but low price. No don't worry, it's not some made in China crap. It's exclusively Made in Pakistan.</I>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4226785600749499676.post-87294768494902715942009-03-19T22:47:00.000-07:002009-03-19T22:47:00.000-07:00Ankit, Mumbai (Jai Ho),No worries bro. But if your...Ankit, Mumbai (Jai Ho),<BR/><BR/>No worries bro. But if your children or young relatives are planning to persue a diploma / degree / masters or PhD in terrorism, please consider Pakistan. <BR/><BR/>If they are unsure about their future career, ask them to consider terrorism. Note the positive points about terrorism as a career.<BR/><BR/>(a) Ready funding for education: government of Pakistan and Saudi are ready to extend full scholarships, regardless of skin color, creed or nationality. An extremely attractive point.<BR/><BR/>(b) Ready employment opportunities worldwide. More so if you have good command of a language outside Arabic and Urdu, you can get international placements in UK, Australia, USA.<BR/><BR/>(c) It's not affected by financial or political crisis. In fact when there's financial and political crisis, terrorists are in greater demand!<BR/><BR/>(d) Ability to become a star! For those dreaming of stardom and paparazzi heat, take this profession. You will be more hot than any Hollywood star. Remember only selected countrymen know hollywood stars like Brad pit etc, while heros like Osama are known in every corner of the world. <BR/><BR/>(e) One and only profession that guarantees not a retirement scheme, but a deceased scheme - Paradise with 72 virgins at your disposal.<BR/><BR/>No wonder Pakistan is so succesfulAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4226785600749499676.post-15843870435796673632009-03-18T21:11:00.000-07:002009-03-18T21:11:00.000-07:00To Zindabad Pakistan,Gustakkhi maaf. You are right...To Zindabad Pakistan,<BR/><BR/>Gustakkhi maaf. You are right. I completely forgot about the "TERROR EDUCATION". Actually that was farthest from my mind, as education and terror are so far removed from my reality, however it is a global reality and I accept that.<BR/><BR/>As I read these articles here, I came to realize that top terrorists, be it Shamil Basayev, or Imam Samudra, or Khalid Sheikh or even Ajmal Kasav - were trained in Pakistan.<BR/><BR/>AWESOME PAKISTAN = TERROR NURSERY and EDUCATION CENTRE.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4226785600749499676.post-57566889432500164432009-03-18T20:00:00.000-07:002009-03-18T20:00:00.000-07:00To Ankit (Mumbai) Jai Ho - YOU ARE WRONG:"For educ...To Ankit (Mumbai) Jai Ho - <BR/><BR/>YOU ARE WRONG:<BR/><BR/>"For education - What education?? - No"<BR/><BR/>You are a thoughtless arse. Pakistan is the BEST in the world for terror education. It's the Oxford in terror training. All the top terrorists / bombers / shooters / Allah warriors got training in Pakistan!<BR/><BR/>Have u heard of Saudi trained terrorists or Dubai trained terrorists being so succesful they always appear in US security dialogues and tabloid frontpages?<BR/><BR/>No.<BR/><BR/>Zindabad Pakistan.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4226785600749499676.post-40490908548856557682009-03-18T19:59:00.000-07:002009-03-18T19:59:00.000-07:00To Ankit (Mumbai) Jai Ho - YOU ARE WRONG:"For educ...To Ankit (Mumbai) Jai Ho - <BR/><BR/>YOU ARE WRONG:<BR/><BR/>"For education - What education?? - No"<BR/><BR/>You are a thoughtless arse. Pakistan is the BEST in the world for terror education. It's the Oxford in terror training. All the top terrorists / bombers / shooters / Allah warriors got training in Pakistan!<BR/><BR/>Have u heard of Saudi trained terrorists or Dubai trained terrorists being so succesful they always appear in US security dialogues and tabloid frontpages?<BR/><BR/>No.<BR/><BR/>Zindabad Pakistan.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4226785600749499676.post-68081025631647806002009-03-18T04:31:00.000-07:002009-03-18T04:31:00.000-07:00Mijanur Rahman,Thanks for the link. I had written ...Mijanur Rahman,<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the link. I had written an article on the Deobandi madrassas 4 articles back :<BR/><BR/>http://bengalunderattack.blogspot.com/2009/02/india-threat-from-within-introspecting.html<BR/><BR/>Makes it worthwhile to project the "right threats". In that article I wrote some of the "teachings" of these Deobandi madrassas.<BR/><BR/>And interestingly, Zia ul Haq and Pervez Musharraf are products of Deobandi schools, and are called hardcore "Deobandis".<BR/><BR/>Sohail Abbas, a leading Pakistani psychologist, in his recently published study based on personal interviews of 517 mujahideen arrested in Afghanistan and later lodged in two Pakistani jails, asserts that “the figures on rural/urban jihadis become even more interesting as all the jihadis, barring just a few, belonged to the DEOBANDI school of thought”.<BR/><BR/>LeT = ISI = Deobandis / WahabbisBENGAL UNDER ATTACKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01412970042016633087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4226785600749499676.post-82287374641410344122009-03-18T03:39:00.000-07:002009-03-18T03:39:00.000-07:00Jehadi Militants’ safe sanctuaries in Pakistan :: ...Jehadi Militants’ safe sanctuaries in Pakistan :: A Sunni-Deobandi Group is the main source of Pak Terrorism<BR/>By alertpak <BR/><BR/><BR/>Military Supported Sunni-Deobanbdi Power Group is the Main Source of Pak Terrorism. <BR/><BR/>……………………… A Report of International Crisis Group, Belgium.<BR/><BR/>New Delhi, March 15, 2009 :: A very much powerful Sunni group of Deoband school is the main source and god father of all Pakistan based terrorist activities with in Pakistan and outside.<BR/>All the prime groups of action in the field of terrorist activities in Pakistan grossly rely upon the teachings of India’s Deoband based Dar-ul-uloom Deoband, an Islamic seminary over 100 years.<BR/><BR/>This Sunni-Deobandi Group had the history of the rise and rise from the eighties with the generous help and support of Pakistani Military force. Now the group is so powerful , they can control and influence the inner mechanism of Pakistan and even the international relationship of<BR/>Pakistan with India and Afghanistan including other foreign policies. This Group now operating from and outside Pakistan has the power to cast spell upon the Kashmir issue or various movements of the fanatic Islamist groups everywhere in the Indian sub-continent. <BR/><BR/>The above picture has been brought to light by a Belgian based research institute , the International Crisis Group in their latest paper on Pakistan. The report captioned as “PAKISTAN – The Militant Jehadi Challenge” says many a crisis over the democratic processes being experimented in Pakistan. <BR/><BR/>The Report also says that this rise of this Intellectual Group of Islamic Fanatics had their gradual growth record taking full support of the State under Military Regime and the situation on going. This Sunni-Deobandi Group has a close and intimate connection with the Talibanis and now they have spread their strong network beyond the territory of Pakistan. This Sunni group of Deobandi- Jehadis are operating many a numbers of communal conflicts, riots, separatism, explosions and genocides in Pakistan, Afghanistan and India. This Sunni groups are the most challenges for the peace process in Punjab, North West Frontier Province (NWFP), Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) and Baluchistan. The matter of Terrorist Jehadi activities of this fanatic Sunni-Deobandi group in those provinces and the rate of persecution upon the minorities in Pakistan and the opposition to the Snnis has made Pakistan as an offender to the international community.<BR/><BR/>The experts on Bangladesh Affairs now reports that the recent mutiny in Bangladesh Rifles had a very evident connection and instigation from the ISI and Jehadi groups under same Sunni-Deobandi school to dismantle a democratic process won over there. <BR/><BR/>Source : PTI , India under Attack , Agencies.<BR/><BR/>Militants’ safe sanctuaries in Pak must be eliminated: US Gen <BR/><BR/>Washington, Mar 18 (PTI) The safe sanctuaries of the militants in the tribal areas of Pakistan must be eliminated to achieve stability and security in the region, a top US military officer based in Afghanistan has said.<BR/>“Unless there is a resolution of the militant sanctuaries that exist across the border in the tribal areas of Pakistan, it’s hard for me to envision a degree of stability and security in this region,” US Commander in Afghanistan General David McKiernan told PBS news channel in an interview.<BR/><BR/>“So, I think that’s why there’s a regional outlook here, there’s an Afghan-Pakistan approach to this insurgency,” he said.<BR/><BR/>When asked about talks with Taliban, he said the ISAF and the US military favour the idea that if an insurgent wants to lay down the weapon, supports the legitimate constitution of Afghanistan, then that probably is a legitimate reconciliation that should be led by the Afghan government.<BR/><BR/>Gen McKiernan said he is not sure if the US ever should thought that it would win this war. “This is the region that sprung al-Qaeda operatives that attacked our country in 2001. Al-Qaeda still exists in this region,” he said.<BR/><BR/>“If we don’t have a successful outcome in Pakistan and Afghanistan that will allow a terrorist organization like al-Qaeda to continue to have effects globally. That’s why we’re still here. As part of that, we are committed to achieving a level of security and stability in the country of Afghanistan,” he added. PTI<BR/><BR/><BR/>www.alertpak.wordpress.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4226785600749499676.post-18309355484357191502009-03-18T01:32:00.000-07:002009-03-18T01:32:00.000-07:00No BuA - the world does not need Pakistan - as it ...No BuA - the world does not need Pakistan - as it exists like today.<BR/><BR/>I cannot see any reason why I should travel there -<BR/><BR/>1) For tourism - NO (unless they say trekking to Chitral is for free, and if Osama is caught, I get $ 26 million :).<BR/>2) For cricket - NO. Well Lashkars hate cricket, football, kite flying, Sufi music, drawing - even SMILING is banned I hear.<BR/>3) For education - What education?? - No<BR/>4) For cultural exchange - I dont want to get blown up by Taliban for strumming my guitar - so NO.<BR/>5) For stealing NUCLEAR secrets - YES. I hear Dr AQ Khan is still open for "business".<BR/>6. For getting Taliban to blow up - specially on my boss - YES, I am willing to pay for that. LOL !!!<BR/><BR/>Pakistan is a 'NATION FROM HELL'. THAT IS WHAT IT HAS BECOME TODAY.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4226785600749499676.post-56492105734372913342009-03-17T21:20:00.000-07:002009-03-17T21:20:00.000-07:00To the 3 Anons above,I am pretty much certain that...To the 3 Anons above,<BR/><BR/>I am pretty much certain that while the Taliban cannot be grouped in black and white (Pak Taliban and Afghan Taliban) because there are several shades of "grey" in between - a fact I acknowledged when I wrote in this article - "pretty much some of these "mindless warriors of Allah" (as I referred to Taliban) are available to anyone with Koran and cash to blow themselves up anywhere what so ever. However, there are points of reference required, a BASELINE scenario - as we call it. Hence a broad grouping is required for the (X,Y = 0,0) point. That is where the broad grouping of Pak Taliban and Afghan Taliban comes into being - a fact that is being used by intelligence arms across the world and even in "influential" think tanks.<BR/><BR/>Even US intelligence source stated - which I have written: <BR/><BR/>"as is the case with the Afghan Taliban, the Saudis will have to get the Pakistani Taliban to part ways with al Qaeda and are working hard to drive a wedge between Pakistani militants and their foreign guests."<BR/><BR/>So, there is a homogenous grouping available (in the heterogenous grouping) to be called Pak Taliban and Afghan Taliban. And I used it too !<BR/><BR/>And yes, I agree very much that most of the higher echleons of Pak Army is already Talibanized - have stated so in all my articles. I have consistently maintained that Pak Army - ISI - Taliban - Al Qaeda- LeT - LeJ - HuM - JeM etc etc are more or less aligned.<BR/><BR/>The larger question remains : As India sends probes to mission and discovers new bacteria in upper stratosphere and helping the global economy - where does Pakistan stand?<BR/><BR/>Pakistan is synonymous with jehad, with global terrorism, with nuclear trade - in essence destabilizing the world. <BR/><BR/>Afghanistan and FATA etc too are synonymous with jehad and terrorism - but with a huge difference - there is no global terrorism. Sharia etc is for internal consumption and who are we to thrust democracy down their throats if that is how they want to live, however appalling it may look to us. Education may change all that, but I wanted to show a diff between Afghan terrorism and Pakistani terrorism. <BR/><BR/>Does the world therefore need Pakistan?BENGAL UNDER ATTACKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01412970042016633087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4226785600749499676.post-85597698113775322462009-03-17T18:47:00.000-07:002009-03-17T18:47:00.000-07:002. Agree, but the good guys as you call (India / R...2. Agree, but the good guys as you call (India / Russia / Israel) cannot and do not have the leverage to break the Saudi – Pak relations. Saudi’s security is intricately linked to Pakistan.<BR/><BR/>--> well look at these two links: == . the = on the left is Pak, on the right is Saudi. Now the good guys gotta drive a wedge between the two, e.g. == becomes =||=. Yes Russia, israel and india cannot do that easily. Whats the other option? == becomes =|| (i.e. annihilate one, there will be no link)!!. Russia can gain good leverage over Iran, Israel would be obliged to poke fire to get USA to try break pakistan, and India can be a key ally in the gam. I hope u understand my symbolism.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4226785600749499676.post-74682631913023305442009-03-17T18:37:00.000-07:002009-03-17T18:37:00.000-07:00what anon earlier said is true, while BUA is wrong...what anon earlier said is true, while BUA is wrong to say al qaeda is alligned with pak taliban. Mr bua, pak taliban is not a single grouping. there are dozens, maybe even hundreds of "groups" randomly attacking, bombing etc. who are all grouped and ganged by USA as Taliban. Those who are within Pakistan are pak taliban, and same with afghanistan. Its just like saying "in mumbai, gangsters are related to xxx". Who are "gangsters"? There are hundreds of gangs in mumbai, all with different and wavering thoughts and motives. same goes for taliban. some are hard pressed allah warriors, while mostly are uneducated depressed fools who are having a jolly good time with guns in their hands shooting and screaming in a lawless land. Maybe Al qaeda may be related to some taliban groups, but surely one cannot group taliban as one entity. Taliban = psycho fanatic people who wreck havoc under the name of islam. Going by that definition i guess all pakistanis, esp the higher rank are taliban too!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4226785600749499676.post-42187598110919028902009-03-17T18:32:00.000-07:002009-03-17T18:32:00.000-07:00not just afghan and pak taliban, BUA. now the dear...not just afghan and pak taliban, BUA. now the dear unc sam got more divisions to wreck pakistan - a favor for us. now got even punjabi taliban, pashtun taliban, uzbek taliban... soon will be sindhi taliban to counter punjabi talibanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4226785600749499676.post-7727139052928465182009-03-17T03:49:00.000-07:002009-03-17T03:49:00.000-07:00I have incorporated a "TIME" article in the articl...I have incorporated a "TIME" article in the article. This deals with "economy of drugs" - sometime back I wrote on UK being the biggest drug runner in 19th century.<BR/><BR/>Well, read this TIME article: Can Marijuana Help Rescue California's Economy?<BR/><BR/>Will give you an idea of the state of the economy and state of "desperation". And yes, you can draw some conclusions of your own regarding "putting real cash back into defunct US / European banks and economy by indulging in Afghan opium trade."BENGAL UNDER ATTACKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01412970042016633087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4226785600749499676.post-32021067853128463412009-03-17T00:25:00.000-07:002009-03-17T00:25:00.000-07:00Taliban to join Pak paramilitary force and police ...Taliban to join Pak paramilitary force and police --<BR/><BR/><BR/>Wow !! What the hell is happening there ?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4226785600749499676.post-48489802646067616912009-03-16T21:52:00.000-07:002009-03-16T21:52:00.000-07:00TO ANON ABOVE - Giving you point wise reply:1. The...TO ANON ABOVE - Giving you point wise reply:<BR/><BR/>1. There is surely a difference between LeT and Taliban and Al-Qaeda groups. While LeT is purely an ISI driven organization, the Taliban are a motley crew. However, for ease, the world has put the Taliban into 2 divisions – the Afghan Taliban and the Pak Taliban. The Pak Taliban are aligned with Al Qaeda. <BR/><BR/>Eg: aliban commander Hakeemullah Mehsud has been leading operations against NATO's supply lines in Khyber and Peshawar. Hakeemullah is a senior lieutenant of Pakistani Taliban leader Baitullah Mehsud and the cousin of Qari Hussain, the notorious Taliban commander trains child suicide bombers in South Waziristan.<BR/>Hakeemullah has become an influential leader in Pakistan's Taliban movement. He also commands the Taliban in the Kurram and Arakzai tribal agencies. He declared Sharia law in Arakzai n January 2009. In Khyber, Hakeemullah has rivaled the Lashkar-e-Islam for control.<BR/><BR/>On the other hand, there are Afghan Taliban aligned to Pakistan and ISI – firmly rooted to the cause of erasing the Durand Line and ruling Afghanistan (Mullah Omar et al.). <BR/><BR/>AFGHAN TALIBAN TO JOIN PAKISTAN PARA-MILITARY FORCES:<BR/><BR/>A senior official in Pakistan's Northwest Frontier Province wants the Taliban to integrate into the security forces in the region where the government ceded to the Taliban's demands to implement sharia, or Islamic Law, and end military operations. The official also described the Swat Taliban leader as a "good human being."<BR/><BR/>Syed Muhammad Javed, the Malakand Division Commissioner, has proposed that the Taliban provide recruits for the police and the paramilitary Levies force. The Malakand Division is made up of the districts of Malakand, Swat, Shangla, Buner, Dir, and Chitral.<BR/><BR/>Boggles the mind, does it not? That is the difference I am talking about.<BR/><BR/>2. Agree, but the good guys as you call (India / Russia / Israel) cannot and do not have the leverage to break the Saudi – Pak relations. Saudi’s security is intricately linked to Pakistan.<BR/><BR/>3. Bin Ladens do support their children and indeed there are Saudi financiers to Lashkar e Taiba too. However, on a macro view, the Royal Family of Saudi Arabia and Al Qaeda are not in the best of terms at the present moment, to put it mildly. There have been numerous attempts in Saudi Arabia on the Royal family members by Al Qaeda, so this relationship is pretty much on the docks. However, there are powerful people within the kingdom who are aligned with ISI and LeT too. <BR/><BR/>4. Based on above, do not agree with your assessment.<BR/><BR/>5. Getting a Shia bomb is a good thing, if the world overlooks the Sunni bomb (with my apologies to Israel). But the moment Iran will have the Shia bomb, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Turkey have openly stated that they too will pursue the nuclear option. The recipe for Middle East will be disastrous. However, I am past niceties and could not be bothered any more if any other part of the world is on fire. Our own backyard is on fire, and US is largely to be blamed for this.<BR/><BR/>6. I have said that the attack on Sri Lanka team was the work of Lashar e Jhangvi, who are closely aligned with Al-Qaeda. Even today, there are operational synergies with Pakistan Army. Look at the co-ordinated set of events in the neighborhood – 26/11 Mumbai, BDR mutiny in Bangladesh and Lahore attacks on Lanka cricketers.<BR/><BR/>7. Agree<BR/><BR/>8. Agree – however its vision today is “not Kashmir centric”. Probably should have mentioned that.<BR/><BR/>9. Agree. Pakistan Army used the Indian bogey to try to motivate its soldiers to attack Baitullah Mehsud. This is how it worked – Pakistan Army was faced with internal rebellion as Muslim Pakistan Army (esp the Pushtun base) did not want to fight Baitullah Mehsud. Hence, Pakistan Army told its Army that Baitullah Mehsud is being funded by RAW to get its Army personnel to attack Mehsud and not have “desertions”. It worked initially till Pak Army actually got walloped not once, but twice by Mehsud’s forces.<BR/><BR/>10. It should make it easy for us, but we are not very good in coercive diplomacy, are we?BENGAL UNDER ATTACKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01412970042016633087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4226785600749499676.post-12965099782832832962009-03-16T20:38:00.000-07:002009-03-16T20:38:00.000-07:001. whats the difference between taliban an al qaed...1. whats the difference between taliban an al qaeda? al qaeda was an organized group that conducted the 9/11 attacks amongst several others. After US bombardment of Afghanistan, elements of al qaeda and other sympathisers as well as local mobs and unemployed youth took up arms for cash and the fun of it and are broadly known as Taliban by most of us. Is Taliban a organization with boundaries? No. If I for example, go to Pakistan or Afghanistan and blow myself up somewhere, I will be branded Taliban. Same goes for al qaeda. Al qaeda was a close knit group until the stop of free flow of funds and support, US bombardment and Pakistan's chicken and egg game. LeT on the other hand is a well organized group with no "stray dogs", or perhaps not significant quantities.<BR/><BR/>2. Saudi Arabia - anything said will remain a strong ally with Pakistan. As the article linked suggested, the ties are too intimate. Both countries are in a tough spot now, but not a dangering one. The good guys (india, russia, israel etc.) should work to break these ties. Pakistan will lose their last clinging rope. Obviously although India has close relations with UAE and Saudi also, the 2 would side Pakistan in any conflict, something India should take into consideration when shaping their policies. <BR/><BR/>3. About Saudi and al qaeda - well in my opinion Saudi's stand against al qaeda is a cover which is not being genuinely taken per se by the side of the al qaeda. remember, bin laden group is possible the largest conglomerate within the Kingdom, with interests largely in construction. They are well linked to the who's who. Don't you think the Bin Ladens could still be supporting their children, with government blessing? Ok even if Saudi govt is AQ's enemy, very strong elements within the Kingdom are not.<BR/><BR/>4. Even at the end of the day if Saudi and all its elements are indeed anti AQ, the world should realise that it will be temporary. Muslims are mindless chickens and link everything including their rear ends to Islam. Look at how Bangladesh embraces the country that inflicted wounds that will never heal on it? Hence nobody should expect a Saudi settlement of the problem.<BR/><BR/>5. I like the Sunni vs. Shia bomb part. Instead of fighting them, let them fight temselves to death. So simple. Remember if Iran gets the bomb, it doesn't affect us. If Pakistan breaks up / Talibans come into power, it would be easy for any country to control them, like how it's easy for anybody to get what they want from Talibans. Getting them o attack Iran wouldn't be too difficult and it would be a good way to annihilate Pakistan.<BR/><BR/>6. I thought you said that the Sri Lankan cricket attack was the work of the Army, or its elements. Which is which? You also actually said that Let, Taliban, al qaeda and all these pack of pigs are one in previous articles. I have always disagreed. They may be one from a aerial view, but they are actually out there to get each other. At least most of them.<BR/><BR/>7. Kashmir - No true Islamic element has been against Kashmir other than Pakistan. Actually Muslims have problems far and wide, all over. And when a problem surfaces, they simply link it with Islam as a binding force, as they are dry of intellect to proceed in a more systemic, cognizant method. Its the same from Israel to Chechnya to Kashmir. In Kashmir, only Pakistan and Pakistan alone is responsible. About warlords in the Pak-Afg border, all are Muslims, but yet Islam becomes the motto of the fight although the true reason is cultural, territorial and monetary.<BR/><BR/>8. Lashkar - "its vision has NEVER been Kashmir-centric" ; incorrect. They were formed as a Kashmir centric group, but ventured into other "markets". By dipping their hand in too many pies before tasting the initial one, LeT is now lost within itself. It's exactly what'd happen to a company which diversified from a simple business into a global conglomerate even before breaking thru its original business. No matter how resource rich it is, it will doom. The world knows Pakistan is not resource rich. They are lacking, seriously, until they are big time debtors today. So LeT will be down the drain sooner or later. It's already been flushed. What I mean to say is LeT was Kashmir centric, but stretched itself too much out of eagerness (or possibly got stretched by the Pak establishment), it's hard to mend itself.<BR/><BR/>9. Pakistan officials are in a limbo, and when stuck you need a punching bag to release depression. Who else but India. So they spew out what they can in the given time on India, as much as the 2 star general, or even people like Ahmed Quraishi and Zaid Zaman do. (wait, why all are AQs? -- Ahmed Quraishi - a ISI agent, Al Qaeda, even AQ khan lols)<BR/><BR/>10.USA / UK dont care two hoots about Indias problem. Why would they? However their insecure position now on our arch enemy makes them easy for us to get things done.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4226785600749499676.post-74431861154604669682009-03-16T19:48:00.000-07:002009-03-16T19:48:00.000-07:00India got a rude shock on learning that the OBAMA ...India got a rude shock on learning that the OBAMA administration has directed US co GENERAL ELECTRIC (GE) to stop ALL WORK on the gas turbines engines which power the warships. <BR/><BR/>It seems OBAMA admin is reviewing its military ties with different countries.<BR/><BR/>However, this has hit the already delayed plans to induct INS Shivalik and INS Sahyadri.<BR/><BR/>While GE has told INDIA that it will take 3 months to resolve the export control imbroglio, this episode clearly puts a BIG QUESTION MARK AGAIN on USofA as a reliable and long term defense supplier.<BR/><BR/>Do not be surprised if we come to later on that there was a Chinese pressure in all this. As Anon @ 3:43 pointed out, China has the cash today and before the value of the cash falls, it is buying up assets around the globe - specially companies which have DUAL USE technologies. As US moves closer to CHINA, as it really has no other option, we will see such Anti-India moves couched in diplomatese "reviewing military relationships" etc.<BR/><BR/>India should also start playing hardball with US. Our domestic economy is our biggest asset and we should be smart about using our power. India should learn a trick or two on handling the US from the Chinese, the Pakistanis, the Iranians and even the North Koreans.BENGAL UNDER ATTACKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01412970042016633087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4226785600749499676.post-45365043788194233032009-03-16T04:48:00.000-07:002009-03-16T04:48:00.000-07:00BuA - u r getting wicked .... :)"due to “external”...BuA - u r getting wicked .... :)<BR/><BR/>"due to “external” help, Al-Qaeda and Taliban aligned to A-Qaeda are in a position to take over Pakistan – it might actually serve India well. such a scenario will be the ultimate nightmare scenario for the US / western allies. It will mean that Al-Qaeda will be taking over a country with nuclear warheads that will surely threaten the US / European mainland... and take over the nuclear assets of Pakistan, so that it does not fall into the hands of Al-Qaeda."<BR/><BR/>Having worked for over 20 yrs in Yankee land, you are spot on one thing. Nothing moves them if it is not in their "supreme national interest." And something like this will neatly fall into the box marked - "supreme national interest."<BR/><BR/>Go Al Qaeda !!!! (cant believe I am actually saying this, though) !!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com