We are facing a giant problem and our sovereignty is in danger. American stance leaves no doubt about its designs to act in the way as it did in Abbottabad.
That was a sordid affair and the resolution passed by the Parliament should have been implemented. Prime Minister Gilani has shown the resolve to take on America.
All Parties Conference has been successfully concluded. A joint resolution has been passed. The stress has been made to change the policy on ‘war on terrorism’ and adopt an independent foreign policy. The whole nation is united against any enemy. Millions of people have wowed to lay down lives for the country in the need of the hour.
Mike Mullen’s stance has proved wrong but he still adamantly defends his statement about the ISI and Haqqani group. This is highly objectionable behaviour, and war-mongering display of arrogance. It must be curbed. Obama administration is facing a great dilemma. Obama should get rid of Mike Mullen and appoint a new chief.
Pakistan has replied positively and vehemently denied the allegations levelled by Admiral Mullen. In fact Haqqani is America’s pawn in the Afghan war. America makes those terrorists and then forgets its past relations with them. Sorry Mike, you are wrong this time.
The war-clamouring American Admiral should either retract his statements or resign honourably.
JAVAID BASHIR
Lahore
