Imran Khan Message - what is your opinion? With PTIs commitment to giving peace a chance in Pakistan, we appreciate the institution of a meaningful structured dialogue for the first time by the federal government. The greatest advantage of this dialogue will be that the major stakeholders in peace in FATA, the tribal people, will now isolate the saboteurs of this process and strengthen the potential for peace. We feel it is important that the following conditions be met for the dialogue to be meaningful: One: It must be within the parameters of the Constitution. Two: as soon as the talks commence, there must be a ceasefire from both sides, especially an end to terror attacks during duration of the talks. Three: the talks must be open and transparent so we know how they are progressing; what are the impediments; and who are the saboteurs. We must be prepared for sabotage by enemies of Pakistan. Four: The Prime Minister should demand of the US govt an end to drone attacks so that the talks are not droned as happened last time. President Obama has already admitted, for the first time, the negative impact of drones on people, in his State of the Union address on 28th January when he said he had imposed prudent limits on the use of drones - for we will not be safer if people abroad believe we strike within their countries without regard for the consequences. So PTI feels the Prime Minister would get a more receptive ear in Washington if he strongly demanded an end to drones so that peace talks are not disrupted. Five: Once talks commence, we need time lines so that results can be achieved. Time is the essence as powerful vested interests and anti Pakistan elements will be looking to sabotage the process. After a decade of destruction suffered by the people of Pakistan, we must ensure that peace is re-established and bloodshed of our civilians, security personnel and armed forces ends.
Posted on: Thu, 30 Jan 2014 13:32:18 +0000
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