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ISLAMABAD: The military-government differences on the conditions attached to an aid legislation approved by the US Congress, the so-called Kerry-Lugar bill, became more pronounced on Wednesday after the army’s top commanders, through a carefully drafted press statement, expressed their ‘serious concerns’ on some of the clauses of the bill that they believe would affect ‘national security’.

At the same time they asked the government to build a national response on the controversial bill through a debate in the parliament.

Unlike a benign two-line statement that is usually issued after most of the corps commanders’ meetings, the one released to the media on Wednesday left absolutely no doubt that the top brass was not only gravely disturbed over the conditions linked to the American aid legislation, they wanted to make their views public instead of just communicating them to the government through a formal channel.

The corps commanders’ meeting, presided over by Army Chief General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani, decided to provide a formal input to the government. Mindful of the way the world views Pakistan and its nascent democratic institutions, the corps commanders’ forum observed that the parliament, which represented the will of the people, would deliberate on the issue, ‘enabling the government to develop a national response’.

Unusual as the army commanders’ statement may be, it came against the backdrop of a raging debate in the country on the finer points of the Kerry-Lugar bill, which aims to provide billions of dollars in aid for social uplift in the country, particularly in areas directly affected by militancy and terrorism.

The army’s objections mainly related to the clauses about the country’s nuclear programme, suggestions of Pakistan’s support for cross-border militancy and civilian government’s role in military promotions and appointments.

Although it was nearly impossible to find out what really transpired at the closed-door meeting of the corps commanders, or who said what during the debate on the US aid bill, the statement issued by the Inter-services Public Relations (ISPR) captured to some extent the essence of what might have been discussed by the high command. But even before a formal reaction from the military, a number of opposition politicians and some analysts had started targeting the aid package. A number of critics, e.g. Chaudhry Shujaat, describe it as a ‘sell-out’. A few others from the main opposition PML-N, e.g. Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan, said the conditions amounted to a compromise on national sovereignty.

However, senior government leaders, from President Asif Ali Zardari down to Information Minister Qamar Zaman Kaira, thought it was a great piece of legislation and a pro-democracy bill, which might go a long way in strengthening pro-public institutions in the country.

Even on Wednesday after the issuance of the statement by the ISPR about corps commanders’ reservations, presidential spokesman Farhatullah Babar took pains to explain that most of the criticism of the government was unfounded as it was a piece of US legislation, and not something signed by the Pakistani president or prime minister.

When asked if the development was indicative of deteriorating relations between the army and the government, he said: ‘I have learnt not to make public comments on civil-military relations.’ However, he said the Kerry Lugar bill had been passed by the US Congress. ‘There is no commitment by the Pakistani government.’

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His own view of the bill was that ‘If some people think that they should not accept even economic aid, under the directions of the US Congress to the US administration, then they should have their own choice.’

The spokesman said security forces would neither undermine the democratic process nor support militancy. ‘This is something we have promised to ourselves. There is no harm in it if we are sincere with our promises.’

The presidential spokesman dispelled a perception that accepting aid under the bill would amount to admission that the army and the intelligence agencies were still abetting terrorists. He pointed out that former president Pervez Musharraf had on Jan 6, 2004, signed with then Indian Prime Minister A.B. Vajpayee a document pledging that Pakistani territory would not be allowed to be used for militant activities. ‘If it was not considered an admission that time, why this fuss now,’ he wondered.

The government, which describes the passage of the Kerry-Lugar bill as a major foreign policy success, succumbed to the pressure of the opposition when it announced earlier this week that the bill would be presented before parliament.

A PML-N leader said the army, through its apex forum, had raised ‘genuine concerns’ about the country’s security. He said the position taken by the army had been welcomed in party circles. The government had failed to take the stakeholders on board about security-related issues. ‘Had parliament been sovereign the president would have been answerable to it,’ the PML-N leader remarked.

But even when some opponents of the government were quite pleased with the ISPR statement, with a few even suggesting that a ‘countdown’ for the government might have started, the tone of debate on the Kerry-Lugar bill somehow negated this impression.

Although the main opposition leader Chaudhry Nisar was quite critical of the US legislation, he declared at the very outset that under no circumstances his party would support any extra-constitutional move to remove or even destabilise the government.

Premier Gilani adopted an equally conciliatory tone. He referred to the ISPR statement and criticism of the bill, declaring that he would try to evolve a consensus on the matter.

However, sources told Dawn that during a late-night meeting at the Aiwan-i-Sadr, President Zardari once again told the participants, including Prime Minister Gilani, that the bill was a ‘pro-democracy aid package’ which needed to be defended in parliament and at other public forums.

It was not clear to what extent the government would be willing to go to defend the bill, or whether a compromise would be reached through parliament to defuse the situation. But until then, many seasoned analysts believe that tension will continue to mount between the civilian government and the military leadership on ways of tackling the controversial issue.

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The Jinnah-Iqbal Bill: A Response to the Kerry-Lugar Bill

To implement the ideology of Pakistan purported by Qaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah and Allama Iqbal, to promote an enhanced relationship of this nation with its ideology and for no ‘other’ purposes.

Be it enacted by General Ashfaq Pervaiz Kayani and the Armed Forces of Pakistan as a Representation of the Will of the People of Pakistan.

SECTION 1: TITLE
This Act may be cited as the ‘The Sovereignty and Dignity of the People of Pakistan Act of 2009’.

SECTION 2: FINDINGS

We, the people of Pakistan, make the following findings:


(A)

(1) The people of Pakistan have a long history of being used by the Unites States as a pawn in its plans for world domination. It is clear to us now that the Pakistani interest is not well –served by the meddling of the United States in the affairs of our state.

(2) The people of Pakistan will never give up their sovereignty, their dignity and will not let their government sell the country for so called financial ‘aid’.

(3) Despite the fact that Pakistan has been a major ally of the U.S in the so called ‘war on terror’ , the U.S continues to kill hundreds of Pakistani citizens in drone attacks which are seen as a major onslaught on the sovereignty of the Pakistani nation and a violation of our international borders.

(4) The U.S support for terrorist activities inside Pakistan, compounded by the hostile Indian presence on the Pakistan-Afghanistan border has led to the deaths of several thousand Pakistani civilians and members of the security forces of Pakistan over the past 8 years and any more of this outrage is unacceptable to the people of Pakistan.

(5) Despite the sacrifices and cooperation of the security forces of Pakistan, the United States continues to support and fund separatist movements in Pakistan’s Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), parts of the North West Frontier Province (NWFP) and Balochistan.

(6) The continued hostility of the United States towards the Armed Forces and Intelligence Agencies of Pakistan, as well as the spread of disinformation regarding the Nuclear Assets of Pakistan.

(9) The ultimate U.S goals of destroying Pakistan’s Nuclear Weapons and to exert complete control over the military institutions of Pakistan have now become very clear from the Kerry-Lugar Bill.

(B)

(1) In the long political history of Pakistan, Pakistanis have often been deceived by corrupt politicians in the existing ‘democratic’ structure. Section 62 and 63 of the Constitution of Pakistan clearly define that each candidate applying as a potential candidate for the Parliament needs to be someone who is honest, sagacious, righteous and ameen. It is quite evident that this section of the Constitution has not been implemented in the past as well in the current government.

(2) The current regime has failed to run the country and look after its people and has not been able to make timely decisions in order to protect the sovereignty of the Pakistani nation. Also, this present regime has been found to be in cohorts with elements that are hostile to the Pakistani State.

SECTION 3: OUR MESSAGE TO GENERAL KAYANI AND THE ARMED FORCES OF PAKISTAN: NEW RULES OF ENGAGEMENT WITH U.S AND NATO FORCES

(A)

(1) We support the patriotic elements in both the civilian and military establishments who have demonstrated the wisdom and courage to oppose the Kerry-Luger bill.

(2) We assure Gen. Kayani that he has the unequivocal support of every concerned citizen of Pakistan in taking a firm stand to protect the ideological and physical borders of Pakistan.

(3) The Pakistani nation is not for sale and we once again reiterate the resolve that this nation has had since its inception: that we will eat grass but we will stand on our own two feet and not bow to imperial masters.

(4) Based on the findings in Section 2, it is imperative that the current regime is forced to reconsider Pakistan’s Foreign Policy in terms of engaging with the Americans and other actors in the so called ‘theatre of war’ created by U.S presence in this region.

(5) We demand that the current U.S diplomats in Islamabad including the ambassador be expelled on grounds of interference with internal matters of Pakistan.

(6) We also demand the deportation of U.S contractors and mercenaries currently operating on Pakistani soil.

(7) We demand that the U.S embassy in Pakistan is reduced to 10% of its current size, both in terms of area and personnel.

(8) No Visas be issued to any American citizen without clearance from Pakistan’s security agencies.

(9) Pakistan does not need aid from the U.S or any other country. It is time that we used this opportunity to take a stand against corruption and injustice in Pakistan. The Kerry-Luger bill is a challenge to the Pakistani nation and it shall be met with dignity and honour.

It is time for the Pakistani nation to remember who we really are and our real potential. This bill is an attempt to subdue us into slaves of imperialist forces and is a bait to harness the ‘shaheens’ of this dignified nation.

Aye Taair-e-Lahooti us rizq say Maut achhee
Jis rizq say aati ho parwaaz mein kotahi

Let us join hands and implement the ‘Jinnah-Iqbal Bill’. This is what the people of Pakistan want and this is what the father of this nation strove for.

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The on-going situation in government circles depict that the days of government are numbered (at least of the worthy president).

and after some time the politicians will blame army and external powers for destablising and overthrowing their government but they never realize what mistakes they are commiting.. the PML (N) is also not having any good performance. but now the cards will go to them.. .. it seems that they will repeat the same thing which happened in 1990's wherein PPP went PML (N) came, PML (N) went and PPP came and vice versa.... and only the pooor nation of Pakistan suffered and will be suffering....

may ALLAH Almighty give intellect to the people of our country to not repeat their mistakes of voting to the same land lords/feudals/politicians otherwise they wil be receiving further subjugations....
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The following summary was written by the Congressional Research Service, a well-respected nonpartisan arm of the Library of Congress.

Section 4 -

Specifies principles on which the relationship between the United States and Pakistan should be based.

Title I - Democratic, Economic, and Development Assistance for Pakistan

Section 101 -


Authorizes the President to provide assistance to Pakistan to support: (1) democratic institutions; (2) efforts to expand the rule of law, build capacity, transparency, and trust in government institutions, as well as promote human rights; (3) economic freedom and development; (4) investments in people, particularly women and children; and (5) public diplomacy to combat militant extremism and promote a better understanding of the United States. Encourages the President to use Pakistani firms and organizations to provide such assistance. Obligates specified funds for: (1) FY2010 police professionalization, equipping, and training; (2) administrative expenses; and (3) establishment of a Chief of Mission fund to provide assistance to address urgent needs or opportunities or for humanitarian relief. Directs the President to notify the appropriate congressional committees prior to obligating FY2010-FY2014 assistance under this section and to include in such notification a description of the purpose and conditions attached to any such assistance.

Section 102 -

Authorizes FY2010-FY2014 appropriations for assistance to Pakistan under this title and the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. Prohibits any of such funds from being made available to Pakistan unless the Pakistan Assistance Strategy Report has been submitted to the appropriate congressional committees. Limits the amount of such funds available to Pakistan unless the President's Special Representative to Afghanistan and Pakistan certifies to the appropriate congressional committees that assistance to Pakistan has made or is making substantial progress toward achieving U.S. assistance objectives. Provides for a national security waiver of funding restrictions. Expresses the sense of Congress that, subject to an improving political and economic climate in Pakistan, there should be authorized to be appropriated up to $1.5 billion for each of FY2015-FY2019 for assistance to Pakistan under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.

Section 103 -

Directs the Inspector General of the Department, the Inspector General of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), and the inspectors general of other federal departments and agencies (other than the Inspector General of the Department of Defense (DOD)) carrying out programs under this title to audit fund expenditures. Authorizes the establishment of in-country field offices in Pakistan. Allocates FY2010-FY2014 funds for such purposes.

Title II - Security Assistance for Pakistan

Section 201 -


States that the purposes of assistance under this title are to: (1) support Pakistan's paramount national security need to win the ongoing counterinsurgency within its borders in accordance with its national security interests; (2) work with the government of Pakistan to improve border security and to coordinate action against extremist and terrorist targets; and (3) help strengthen the institutions of democratic governance and promote control of military institutions by a democratically elected civilian government.

Section 202 -

Authorizes FY2010-FY2014 appropriations for Pakistan for: (1) military education and training under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961; and (2) purchase of defense articles, defense services, and military education and training under the Arms Export Control Act. Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) a substantial amount of such funds should be used for counterinsurgency, counterterrorism, and civil-military relations purposes; and (2) the United States should facilitate Pakistan's establishment of a program to provide reconstruction assistance in areas damaged by combat operations. Authorizes the Secretary, in order to foster greater mutual respect for and understanding of the principle of civilian rule of the military, to establish an exchange program between military and civilian personnel of Pakistan and: (1) military and civilian personnel of countries determined to be in the process of consolidating and strengthening a democratic form of government; or (2) military and civilian personnel of North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) member countries. Authorizes FY2010-FY2014 appropriations.

Section 203 -

Prohibits FY2010-FY2014 security-related assistance and arms transfers to Pakistan until the Secretary certifies that: (1) Pakistan's government is continuing to cooperate with the United States to dismantle supplier networks relating to the acquisition of nuclear weapons-related materials; (2) Pakistan's government is making significant efforts towards combating terrorist groups; and (3) Pakistan's security forces are not subverting Pakistan's political or judicial processes. Prohibits any funds appropriated for security-related assistance for FY2010-2014, or any amounts appropriated to the Pakistan Counterinsurgency Capability Fund established under the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2009, from being used to make payments relating to specified letters of offer and acceptance between the Pakistan and the United States, other than for construction. Provides for a national security waiver of such prohibitions.

Section 204 -

Prescribes FY2010 requirements for the Department's Pakistan Counterinsurgency Capability Fund. States that Fund amounts are to be used by the Secretary to build Pakistan's counterinsurgency capability under the same conditions as apply to FY2009.

Section 205 -

Restricts the provision of FY2010-FY2014 direct cash security-related U.S. assistance or non-assistance payments to Pakistan to only civilian authorities of a civilian government. Provides for a national security waiver of such restriction.

Title III - Strategy, Accountability, Monitoring, and Other Provisions

Section 301 -


Directs the Secretary to submit a Pakistan Assistance Strategy Report to the appropriate congressional committees. Requires the Plan to include descriptions of: (1) assistance objectives; (2) programs and assistance levels; (3) roles to be played by Pakistani national, regional, and local entities; and (4) steps taken to prevent assistance from being awarded to terrorist-affiliated individuals or entities. Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the achievement of U.S. national security goals to eliminate terrorist threats and close safe havens in Pakistan requires a comprehensive plan that utilizes all elements of national power; and (2) it is critical to Pakistan's long-term prosperity and security to strengthen regional relationships among India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan. Directs the President to: (1) develop an interagency regional security strategy to eliminate terrorist threats and close safe havens in Pakistan, including working with the government of Pakistan and other governments and organizations to implement counterinsurgency and counterterrorism efforts in Pakistan's border areas, including the Federally Administered Tribal Areas of Pakistan, the North West Frontier Province of Pakistan, parts of Balochistan, and parts of Punjab; and (2) report to the appropriate congressional committees regarding such strategy. Directs the Secretary to submit a FY2010-FY2014 security-related assistance plan to the appropriate congressional committees.

Section 302 -

Sets forth specified assistance monitoring report requirements for the Secretary and the Comptroller General of the United States.

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So in a layman's terms you can simply say that while the bill provides assistance in a number of areas which are broadly categorized under Democratic, Economic, and Development Assistance; it also puts certain conditions and prohibitions for FY 2010-2014 (Section 203). I believe much of the criticism against the bill being raised is due to Section 203. The summary of this section is given in this post for the original text kindly see my previous post in this thread

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I think there is nothing to be worried about in the Kerry-Lugar bill. It will help Pakistan to achieve economic progress. 1.5 billion dollars of aid ( not loan ) does not come without any terms or conditions attached. The opposition is just doing political point scoring because they dont have any other issue to hassle over. If Pakistan has enough money in its exchequer then there is no need for U.S. aid; but if the coffers are empty then this aid has to be accepted. Senator Kerry and Vice president Biden have worked hard to get this bill approved. It would be a real shame if Pakistan does not accept its terms and conditions which are mostly pro-democracy. If Kerry-Lugar bill is such a matter of national pride and honour then there is a question where does the national pride go when people commit suicide due to hunger and lack of food? Where does the honour go when people have to spend hours in queues to get flour and sugar? Pakistan must accept this bill with thanks.
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WASHINGTON: US Senator John Kerry, one of the co-authors of the Enhanced Partnership with Pakistan Act, has issued a list of 'myths and facts' about the proposed legislation also known as the Kerry-Lugar bill.

This is how he explained the bill:

Myth: The $7.5 billion authorised by the bill comes with strings attached for the people of Pakistan.

Fact: There are no conditions on Pakistan attached to these funds. There are, however, strict measures of financial accountability on these funds that Congress is imposing on the US executive branch — not the Pakistani government, to make sure the money is being spent properly and for the purposes intended.

Such accountability measures have been welcomed by Pakistani commentators to ensure that funds meant for schools, roads and clinics actually reach the Pakistani people and are not wasted.

Myth: The bill impinges on Pakistan’s sovereignty.

Fact: Nothing in the bill threatens Pakistani sovereignty.

Myth: The bill places onerous conditions on US military aid to Pakistan that interfere in Pakistan’s internal affairs and imply that Pakistan supports terrorism and nuclear proliferation.

Fact: The conditions on military aid reinforce the stated policy of the government of Pakistan, major Pakistani opposition parties, and the Pakistani military and are the basis of bilateral cooperation between the United States and Pakistan.

Myth: The bill requires US oversight on promotions and other internal operations of the Pakistani military.

Fact: There is absolutely no such requirement or desire.

Myth: The bill expands the Predator programme of drone attacks on targets within Pakistan.

Fact: There is absolutely nothing in the bill related to drones.

Myth: The bill funds activities within Pakistan by private US security firms, such as Dyncorp and Blackwater/Xe.

Fact: The bill does not include any language on private US security firms. The issue of how private security firms operate in Pakistan has nothing to do with this bill. The laws governing such firms —which are employed by many US embassies and consulates throughout the world — are not affected by this bill in any way.

Myth: The bill aims for an expanded US military footprint in Pakistan.

Fact: The bill does not provide a single dollar for US military operations. All of the money authorised in this bill is for non-military, civilian purposes.

Myth: The United States is expanding its physical footprint in Pakistan, using the bill as a justification for why the US Embassy in Islamabad needs more space and security.

Fact: As the US Embassy in Islamabad works diligently over the next five years to properly distribute the $7.5 billion to the people of Pakistan, it will need to take into account its own personnel and security needs to make sure it has the right staff with the right expertise on hand. This is common sense.

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it is very harsh movement for Pakistan to accept this bill. It is clear from there motives that what the U.S wants.
The Army is very much important part of the country to stable, then agencies, but as in the bill there are some restrictions for the army major postings, as well as operation of U.S Agencies in the whole Pakistan.

My question specially to senior members that is that way to free this world from terrorism? Is this U.S dominancy over Pakistan?
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US President Barack Obama signed a 7.5 billion dollar aid package for Pakistan into law Thursday, after Congress offered assurances the plan did not violate Pakistani sovereignty.

Obama’s move followed days of drama over the package, which saw Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi rush to Washington after opposition erupted in Islamabad to conditions of the bill.
The powerful military establishment had balked at calls on Pakistan to fight Islamic extremists.

Fears for the package’s future were quelled when Senator John Kerry and Representative Howard Berman, who head the committees handling foreign relations in Congress, gave Qureshi a document stating that the plan did not impose conditions or infringe on Pakistani sovereignty.

‘This law is the tangible manifestation of broad support for Pakistan in the US, as evidenced by its bipartisan, bicameral, unanimous passage in Congress,’ White House spokesman Robert Gibbs said in a statement.

Gibbs said that the new law was based on a shared commitment to improving living conditions in Pakistan, strengthening democracy and the rule of law, and combating extremism that threatens both Pakistan and the United States.

Obama signed the bill hours after militants unleashed coordinated attacks on Pakistani police in which 40 people died on Thursday, storming offices in Lahore and bombing a northwest station to escalate 11 days of carnage.— AFP
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its good if pakistan is assured of enjoying its sovereign life.
we hope that Obama will not disappoint us.
lets be optimistic and join hands with america to root out terrorism from pakistan.
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