http://www.pkhope.com/di-khan-another-battleground-after-swat/ A Candid Blog Tue, 22 May 2012 23:21:18 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 http://www.pkhope.com/di-khan-another-battleground-after-swat/comment-page-1/#comment-224317 Saadi Mon, 23 Feb 2009 21:23:14 +0000 http://www.pakspectator.com/?p=7508#comment-224317 Nazia I disagree that hte govt has weak icons leading the deal in Swat. While finer details of the deal are being worked out between the two (TSNM and govt), you have to admit a couple of things. First off, let me ask you... If for a minute, you can get rid of Zardari, who should take over? Caught between a rock and a hard place, the govt has made it a 'family' issue by asking the father in law to lead the talks. In cultures where blood and honor are revered about family, a deal between the two related men might be a tad bit easier. Additionally, the govt has encouraged the provincial govt to hold the talks because they are better suited to drive a pragmatic approach rather than an 'outsider' as is the American drone policy. And lastly, with reference to the drones, Pakistan has tried the 'collateral damage' approach. We've tried arresting, interrogating and bombing militants... have you seen any positive change except for younger and younger children taking up arms? the answer really is dialogue, development and deterrence. the new modus operandi of fighting the war on terror Nazia I disagree that hte govt has weak icons leading the deal in Swat. While finer details of the deal are being worked out between the two (TSNM and govt), you have to admit a couple of things. First off, let me ask you… If for a minute, you can get rid of Zardari, who should take over?
Caught between a rock and a hard place, the govt has made it a ‘family’ issue by asking the father in law to lead the talks. In cultures where blood and honor are revered about family, a deal between the two related men might be a tad bit easier. Additionally, the govt has encouraged the provincial govt to hold the talks because they are better suited to drive a pragmatic approach rather than an ‘outsider’ as is the American drone policy. And lastly, with reference to the drones, Pakistan has tried the ‘collateral damage’ approach. We’ve tried arresting, interrogating and bombing militants… have you seen any positive change except for younger and younger children taking up arms?
the answer really is dialogue, development and deterrence. the new modus operandi of fighting the war on terror

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