The last article I wrote about Pakistan was “Pakistan Deluged”. Then it was the rain and floods.This time it is a political storm.
Let us not underestimate the dangers here. The whole region is volatile and the situation there is very unstable. Also let us not forget that we are allies. And let us remember we have come a long way and need very much to continue working together as allies in this common struggle against extremism and terrorism.
It is a very unfortunate incident. Let us be very careful and not stir anything. The extremists are looking and waiting for an opportunity. Let the wisdom prevail, otherwise there could be a tsunami. We cannot afford to repeat history when the Shah of Iran was replaced by Khomeini. That was pretty bad but this would be worse because it is a nuclear state.
Any issues that have to be dealt with and resolved need to be done with calm and cool diplomacy outside the eyes of the camera and without rushing or pushing too much.
If we do not the only beneficiaries and winners in this scenario are going to be the extremists, and everybody else including the government of Pakistan, the people of Pakistan, the United States of America and the world at large will be at a big loss.
Let us all cool down and think how to handle this. It should be possible to find ways to resolve all issues by working together.
-Myra Chaudhary, USA
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