What next?
By M. SHAFI KHAN August 27, 2008 The activities, plans and strategies of big powers follow the concept or ultimate aim which they achieve through conspiracies or war. After the defeat and break-up of the Soviet Union, Mr Nixon's vision of the next enemy (Islamism though not Islamists) was followed by idea-men: clash of Civilisation and Wars of Ideologies. Pakistan already a divided house was graded as a very lucrative target. The Think-Tanks visualised the future of the world in small states hence fragmentation of Pakistan.
Pakistan on the chess-board:
1. Defence pacts against Red-Giants showed Pakistan in the frontline against them hence Russia's open hostility: it declared Kashmir as part of India (1957).
2. Pakistan was made dependent on USA (through aid programmes): psychological as well as physical hence a brake on advance to Akhnoor (1965 war). Kashmir was treated both by US and USSR at Tashkent: a coordination of the Superpowers!
3. In consequence of building a bridge between US with China, Pakistan that was already softened (Agartala conspiracy), it was cut to size by a coordinated plan of the US and USSR. Pakistan's personality and image was reduced in the world particularly in South Asia and West Asia.
4. Afghanistan was attacked just within 45 days after 9/11: naturally a pre-planned adventure. Pakistan was required to perform as an anvil for US war against Afghanistan. The Pakistani officials (General Mehmood and Ambassador Maliha Lodhi then in Washington) were given the message: "Be prepared to be bombed to Stone Age," said Armitage. It was followed by Colin-Powell's call at midnight to spell out US operational requirements. The general, a visionary in his own image, without consulting the parliament, promptly accepted to participate in the US war against Afghanistan. This could be the result of an understanding already developed 'quietly' before the message was officially sounded. The result of participating in the US war, resulted in Pakistan being subjected to a aerial surveillance, raids and bombardment by American and NATO forces: Pakistan's declared policy of retaining the right to deal with militants inside its boundary was trounced repeatedly by Pentagon. Pentagon and CIA are openly declaring their right to attack areas marked as "safe havens" of Al-Qaeda and Taliban. This area is likely to be extended to K-2 where "OBL may be living." Pakistan's sovereignty is no more relevant.
US is now showing the line of its interests and ultimate aim. Pakistan has at stake KKH, Islamic Ideology, Nuclear Assets and its position against India which has been raised as a world power. The coordination centre headed by CIA in Siraj (Afghanistan) is directing Indian and Afghan insurgency operations against Pakistan, especially in Balochistan, Waziristan, and FATA.
General Musharraf and his adventures:
1. India wilfully violated IWT by constructing numerous powerhouses and dams on the Western Rivers which were protected by IWT "for exclusive use of Pakistan." Musharraf made no issue out of these alarming developments. The fate of Pakistan and Kashmir is being sealed with Musharraf's non-action.
2. After the coup (1999) an act of high treason punishable by death, Musharraf remained in the service of USA: he complied with American policies.
3. He transformed the pattern and direction of the life of the people of Pakistan. He imposed measures to weaken the influence of Islam on the life of the people in Pakistan.




