Pakistan should take firm stand against US

Dr Hassan stressed upon PM Gilani to undertake a quick tour of Iran, Syria, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Gulf countries, followed by a visit to Moscow to enlist international support for Pakistan vis-a-vis the US. He said the PM should also plan a trip to China in this regard.  The PPP (SB) leader was of the view that no army could win a war without people support, and when the people support the army, the political leaders also support it.

Recalling the 1971-72 period, Dr Mubashir said Pakistan had gone through such a situation before. At that time, he said, country’s economic condition was even worse than today. “No help was coming from the World Bank and the IMF, but the then government under which I was serving as finance minister, forced them to reschedule our loans”, he maintained. Today, he opined, Pakistan’s condition was far better and nation could take a stand against the US onslaught.