there is a lot of talk these days that pakistan has to revisit its foreign policy to get out of current conundrum if it does not change its foreign policy it has to confront numerous troubling issues in upcoming time i want to ask that upto how muchextent pakistan ought to transform its foreign policy and what should be those steps

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Very important aspect is to change your priorities, it is strange that why can not yet Pakistan get a noble status in universe. You and me are responsible for that. If we love Islam, let study it, very easy, pleasant and according to the nature. Also follow the rule and regulation of Islam. What harm is there to be true Muslim. Can not we develop and push the foreign forces out of Muslim homeland??????

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i understand from your post that you want to say that all the muslims must make concerted efforts for fighting against antiislamic forces but look what pakistan is doing at this moment since they could not fight overtly so ther are harbouring different terrorist organisations and striving to achieve their aims through their help according to my view pakistan should try to make friendly relationship with india and also with its immediate neighbours like iran and afghanistan at the earlist possible time so that it could rely on other countries in case of adversity except america and by this way it can break the shackles of american dictation

Yes definately Pakistan seriously needs to revisit its foreign policy otherwise we will have to suffer much more than we have suffered during last 60 years.but this is not an easy task.

First step towards this goal is to trust our neighbours and brother muslim countries more than we do trust western countries or super powers.its very unfortunate that Muslims don't trust their muslim brethren but are willing to trust others.its result we can see in muslim countries like Libya,Afganistan etc.we must stop to act on the dictates of US or any other country regarding formulation of our relations with our neighbours particularly Iran,china,India or Afganistan.what we have achieved out of this enemity with India or poor relations with Afganistan?nothing.but we can gain alot out of good relations with our neighbours.

But before revisiting our foreign policy Pakistan needs stable economy for which we must try our best to get rid of the curse of foreign aid.because until we are dependent on that aid,dreaming to revisit our foreign policy independent of foreign pressure or influence will never translate into reality.

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I vehemently endorse the view of members on revisiting foreign policy . Today its need is more than ever before in the wake of critical changes on the global landscape.

Since balance of the power is shifting towards Asia with , India and China emerging as global players Pakistan must adjust itself to the changing circumstances.USA is and will remain crucial for Pakistan but the policy of complete subservience must be renounced and ties with the US muust be built on some respectable terms befitting of a sovereign state.

There are some indications from Pakistan in this direction in recent times. Pakistan's refusal to accept US demands as to CIA's presence in pakistan , inter alia , is one amongst them.Another step that points towards change is Islamabad's move to build strong relations with Iran , allowing the Iran to establish the branches of its central bank , overrides the US Concerns.

This doesn't not imply that we should pursue confrontation with USA. We simplay cant take this risk as it will prove economically, militarily and politically disastrous for us. US is our largest trade partner, supplier of Military Equipment and provider of Aid.Besides its influence on major powers of world , lending institutions and UN is vividly conspicuous. So any call to break ties with US is devoid of common sense.

Another area that warrants immediate attention is relations with India. Accept it or not, the reality is that India has been emerging as a global power. Conflict with India had made us to spend our already paltry resources on weapons that could otherwise be utilized for poverty reduction and economic development. It is therefore imperative to resolve all the disputes with India and thereafter diverge resouces tied in weapons towards the poor people of this country who are in desperate need.

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Shift in foreign policy is a matter of life and death for pakistan,an important area that is very important is strong ties with central asian states due to abundance of energy resources as well as muslim states. Relations with india are very important but it should not ba at the expense of our sovereignty and at the same time stopping blame game from both side is very necessary also.










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I want to add another important aspect with regards to shifting of foreign policy of Pakistan. We must maintain peace in homeland. For achieving this objective we need to create a society of knowledge.
Education is a fundamental tool in building confidence in particular society. Unfortunately, education in Pakistan is producing persons with different ideas/thoughts. As a result multi type educated class is on the growth. Lets device a common syllabus for all students of Pakistan.

Pakistan is neither the hub of terrorist organisation not her terrain occupies safe heavens for them. Only international media made her dangerous in order to fulfill their hidden interests.
I think Pakistan is not the central character of this WoT episode but she is made hostage by international forces. Muslim countries if want they can give a tough time to any ill these evil element. Moreover, these terrorist attacks in Muslim countries especially in Pakistan are financed by these forces as well.

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A.O.A!
pakistan today is in desperate need to overhaul the whole foreign policy.its high time for us to develop bilateral and friendly relations with all muslim countries.paksitan alone has the potential to unite all muslim countries and develop consensus over west and zionist jews-made TERRORISM.pakistan can be the potent Flagship of ISlam.we need to extirpate corrupt and secular-chanting politicians and elements in our society.
paksitan should say NO to US-aid and realy on its own vast and blessed resources.
paksitan needs to be the beacon of ISLAM as percieved by our great leader as well.
pakistan should stop throttling efforts to make it secular-state which per se is annihilation for it.

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current situation is no doubt worst ever nightmares for pakistan and there is an urgent need to revisit our policy and create a line b\w our national interest and US interest in the war ON terror.
But the most alarming situation for me in particular is that pakistan foreign policy is totally governed by GHQ and ISI specially with US and war on terror. And now the power to have dialogues and policy making on w.o.t is gradually shifting to C.I.A and defence ministry of US.
now the defence minister of US is the ex chief of C.I.A leon penetta(secetary defence) and the C.I.A CHIEF is general david paterias who was the ex commander of US troops in afghanistan.
my point is to point out the up coming silent war b\w US and PAK as when from both side there would be a rigid stand and policy on war on terror as the training of the military personels is of such kind i-e to dictate. and the whole of the policy is shifting just in the hands of military from both side.
not going in to the further details i feel that there might be serious confrontation in b\w US and PAK. Which can really have serious implecations direct on pakistan.

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"Dil Kay Behlanay koo Ghalib yea Khial Acha hay" but reality points to other way round. We are the society where a fanatic kills a governer on questining a man made law and subsequently this murderer is glorified by large swathes of society. Denying existence of extremism in this society is nothing short of a facade and self -deception. Our society is victim of fanaticism much before this war on terror. Sectarian violence has wreaked havoc and claimed thousands of life during decade of 90.

Even if it is said that militancyu in Pakistan is financed by say USA, Israil, India , China , USSR( Whole world is bent on to destabilse/dismember us) but who actually commit terrorist activities ? Are they Indians, Americans or Jews? No they are Muslims.Those who train them they are also Muslims. So where the fault lies in? IT lies with in us. We are the one, if conspiracy theories are to be belived, who make others exploit us. So when the fault lies with in us then turning blind eyes and seeking refuge in conspiracy theories is not a solution.

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