Zardari Government Misled China
More information is coming out that confirms how the Zardari-Gilani government has deliberately opened a door that could lead to future sanctions against Pakistan and its military under the pretext of fighting terrorism. This is suicide for Pakistan. This is also my answer for those who criticized me for being harsh when I said that this government is committing treason.
By AHMED QURAISHI
Sunday, 21 December 2008.
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan—Zardari-Gilani government’s first fascination is with ISI. The second one is with China. In both cases, President Zardari’s policy strangely overlaps with that of Washington’s, which wants to dismantle the ISI and contain China.
The recent U.N. Security Council resolution that linked Pakistani individuals and organizations to terrorism – including a man who is long dead, so much for the accurate Indian-American intelligence – raised questions about why China did not veto a resolution that affected its close ally, Pakistan.
The Chinese are already disturbed at the extreme pro-U.S. leaning of the government headed by President Zardari and Prime Minister Gilani. And you can’t blame the Chinese if they are suspicious of the government in Islamabad.
The Zardari-Gilani government ignored China after coming to power and spent time chasing the Americans and the British, the two benefactors of the current ‘democratic’ government in Islamabad. America and Britain are also two countries where powerful members of this government reside and own businesses and houses. Mr. Zardari also created a mini diplomatic stir in Beijing this summer when he cancelled the appointment of a new ambassador to Beijing despite the fact that President Hu Jintao had accepted the new envoy’s credentials. Also for the first time, Beijing remained without a Pakistani ambassador close to four months. Apparently Mr. Zardari was consulting Mr. Husain Haqqani, his America adviser and envoy to Washington, on appointing someone in Beijing who would lessen Pakistan’s tilt toward China. Thank God they failed in this scheme. Eventually, China declined to help financially bail out Mr. Zardari’s government, refusing to help strengthen his pro-U.S. setup. If it was not for the recent visits to China by Gen. Tariq Majeed and Gen. Ashfaq Kayani, not to mention a group of other Pakistani politicians (Shahbaz Sharif, Marvi Memon, etc.), we might have totally lost China.
On Dec. 17, I reported on my website how the Zardari government did not let China veto the U.N. Security Council resolution, a resolution that could tempt the Indians and the Americans to move to the next stage of demanding a ban on ISI itself, not to mention the Pakistani military. I wrote:
“We have information that both Mr. Husain Haqqani and Mr. Husain Haroon, our ambassadors to the U.S. and U.N. respectively, were instructed by the Zardari-Gilani government to coordinate with the British and the American ambassadors to ensure that the name of former ISI chief Hameed Gul, in addition to other Pakistani citizens and organizations, are included in a Security Council resolution. We have a government with shady characters in key places, strongly backed by the Bush administration, acting and behaving as if they were representing a U.S. occupation government in Pakistan.”
On the same day and quoting other sources, Dr. Shireen Mazari confirmed this report in her newspaper column.
Four days later, on Dec. 20, The News International ran a report filed by its correspondent in Washington that confirmed, in detail, how Mr. Zardari’s two envoys in America, Mr. Husain Haqqani and Mr. Husain Haroon, have deliberately opened the first door to possible future international sanctions on Pakistan and its military under the pretext of fighting ‘terrorism.’
The Chinese diplomats in New York at the U.N. Security Council were basically told by the Zardari government not to object to the resolution.
The correspondent, Mr. Azim Mian, referred to official sources, most probably either Mr. Haqqani or Mr. Haroon, that tried to spin this by saying that China was “respecting Pakistani desire more than before” in letting a damaging resolution pass unopposed by either Pakistan or China.
The truth, as Mr. Azim wrote, lied elsewhere:
“Did China change its friendly stance for Pakistan and supported western countries to include names of some Pakistani individuals and organizations in the UNSC committee’s list of terrorists?
That is one question under discussion; but some knowledgeable sources claim that during these tough times for Pakistan, China is respecting Pakistani desire more than before as China wants to see her friendly country to overcome its multi-prong troubles, in a smooth manner.
Sources say that in May last, the US circulated names of some Pakistani individuals and organizations to be included in the UN list of terrorists that would make it mandatory for all member countries of the UN to “freeze their assets, ban their movement and deny sale or supply of arms” as it happened in Pakistan after committee’s resolution 1267 on December 10. This decision was made possible only when China removed her “technical hold” that was placed on the issue for the last few months.
Why China put this list in the cold storage for months by exercising its right to put a “technical hold” to save Pakistan from troubles? Why China blocked such a move that was unfavourable for Pakistan in May last and now why China removed it’s “technical hold” and not only paved the way for inclusion of these names in the terrorists list; but also sided with America in the decision?
Some knowledgeable Chinese and Pakistani sources at the UN say that China did what Pakistan asked in May and again in December 2008, China did what President Zardari asked China on December 4, after his meeting with US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.
“US wanted to defuse India- Pak tensions and sooth India after Mumbai Incident of terrorism. During her one day unscheduled visit to Islamabad, US Secretary of State’s meeting with President Zardari was direct, tough and demanding. She asked Pakistan must show proof of being serious in combating terrorism and suggested few actions,” according to knowledgeable diplomatic sources.
On the US suggestion, President House approached China to withdraw its “technical hold” on the US circulated list for inclusion in the committee’s list. “On a request from the Pakistani President House, on December 4, China directed its mission to the UN in New York to remove its “technical hold”. On December 5, it was removed, which paved the way for the committee’s decision,” diplomatic sources at the UN told ‘The News.
It was Friday, December 5, when some Pakistani diplomats got this surprise of withdrawal of the ‘technical hold” by China. A message was sent to Islamabad that the UNSC committee had no scheduled meeting or informal meeting on the list. So, Pakistani diplomats focused on the visit of PPP Chairman Bilawal Zardari, who had arrived in New York to receive a UN award on behalf of his mother.
On December 10, he received the award at the same UN Headquarters, where some secretarial staff was busy in preparing a statement that UNSC committee has included names of three Pakistani nationals and three organizations in the list of terrorists.
Since China had removed its objection and other 14 members of the committee had not raised any objection, thus it was treated as the unanimous decision of the committee. It is not clear if the President House had consulted Foreign Ministry experts on the issue before requesting China.
However, a source close to the presidency denied that Islamabad asked Beijing to withdraw its objection in the UNSC. He said this claim is without foundation and meant to defame the democratic government of Pakistan.
When asked whether the government enquired from China the reason for its decision to withdraw its objection, he said he was not aware about it and could say anything only after contacting the presidency.”
When I wrote my column, This Government Is Committing Treason, some sympathizers of the government sent angry retorts. But it is clear from this example and a list of recent others that this government has failed in – or is deliberately not – protecting Pakistan’s legitimate national interest and is tilted in favor of countries that insist on making hostile acts against Pakistan. In this the government is in violation of the constitution. When this happens, should this ‘American’ democracy be allowed to run its course even if it means irreparably damaging Pakistan for a long time to come?
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What do expect from a Dog. Just give him a bone and he will wag his tail.
Bhutto was no different, nor was his daughter. So this is what happens when they get educated abroad. His son is no different. He licks queen’s shoes. Talk about integrity, they have none.
Talk about morality, they have none.
Talk about shame, they have none. They must be eating pork, how else can you explain the be-ghairati.
The other reasons…..The especial interest group may have them by balls. As is the case of all the western countries presidents and prime ministers. They may have some sensitive information that could be used to intimidate and blackmail, into conforming to their wishes and desires.
Knowing Zardari dog fancy for greed and women. They may have some compromising photos that he does not want to see public.
Zardari I feel like vomiting when ever I see your dark face.
May Allah curse you for eternity.
These are the forces who from day one are trying to dismantle pakistan from their nuclear assets. These are the forces, who are playing their cards accordingly. we , the people of pakistan must realize , that these people in power are all handpicked and manipulated by these forces. The only solution to all these problems is a revolution in pakistan. All of us ( the people) must participate in any way we can to bring this revolution.
This ‘American’ democracy should not be allowed at all to run its course when it is irreparably damaging Pakistan for a long time to come. PERIOD.
I can’t describe my anxiety on the disclosed facts and, being a loyal citizen of Pakistan, I do have huge concerns about the conduct of this pathetic government, which is full of vultures.
I can’t see anyway out for Pakistan to get rid of these traitors in near future as Pakistani public is put in crises after crises, which lets them loose to play their sinister game.
Pakistani nation has to stand up sooner than later, recognize the heinous acts of this criminal government and pave the path for a real nationalistic government.
My GOD..what are they doing.,are they true Pakistanis..these politicians try to damage our country..just sake of their own intrest..