ENOUGH is ENOUGH

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Reacting strongly to Saturday’s NATO attack on a military checkpost in Mohmand Agency in which 26 troops were killed and 14 were left injured, the government finally put its foot down, telling the United States that “enough is enough”, immediately blocked the supply line for all NATO goods headed for Afghanistan and asked the Washington-backed International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) to vacate the Shamsi airbase within 15 days.
This decision was taken at a meeting of the Defence Committee of the Cabinet (DCC) chaired by Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani. Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani and Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (JCSC) Chairman General Khalid Shamim Wyne attended the meeting in commando uniform, suggesting the country was in a state of war. The naval and air chiefs were also present.
The prime minister had rushed to Islamabad from Multan to chair the meeting of the DCC. Though the DCC did not decide to pull out of the war on terror, it was agreed that Pakistan would revisit and undertake a complete review of all programmes and activities, including diplomatic, political, military and intelligence cooperation operations with the US, the NATO and ISAF.
The DCC reiterated the resolve of the Pakistani people and the armed forces to safeguard Pakistan’s sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity at all costs. A press release issued by the PM’s House after the DCC meeting said, “In accordance with the resolution of the joint session of parliament of May 14, 2011, the DCC decided to close with immediate effect the NATO/ISAF logistics supply lines. The DCC also decided to ask the US to vacate the Shamsi airbase within 15 days.” It was decided that the prime minister would take parliament into confidence over the entire range of measures regarding matters relating to Pakistan’s future cooperation with the US, NATO and ISAF. The DCC strongly condemned the attack on Pakistani border posts in Mohmand that resulted in the loss of precious life of officers and men of the Pakistan Army and injuries to several. The DCC expressed heartfelt sympathies and offered condolence to families of the brave soldiers who fought valiantly and embraced martyrdom and prayed for the early recovery of those injured in the attack. The DCC was informed that strong protests had already been lodged with the United States and at the NATO headquarters in Brussels, conveying in the strongest possible terms Pakistan’s condemnation of the attack that constituted a breach of sovereignty and were a violation of international law, besides having gravely dented the fundamental basis of Pakistan’s cooperation with NATO/ISAF against militancy and terror.
The DCC also noted with concern that the NATO and ISAF attacks were in violation of their mandate that was confined to Afghanistan. Pakistan had clearly conveyed to them the red lines, which constituted an integral element of its cooperation that was based on a partnership approach. “The attack on Pakistan Army border posts is totally unacceptable and warrants an effective national response,” an official statement issued after the meeting said.
Earlier in Multan, Gilani said “Pakistan’s solidarity and security have been attacked this morning”. Addressing a public meeting, he said no one “will be allowed to cast an evil eye on Pakistan’s security and sovereignty and the government would defend national security at all costs”. He immediately contacted Opposition Leader Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan, chief of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf Imran Khan and other political leaders to forge national unity to tackle the issue. He then rushed to Islamabad to meet President Asif Ali Zardari. Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar was also present in that meeting. “They talked about the situation arising due to the incident of NATO’s helicopters and fighter aircraft’s unprovoked firing on two Pakistani border posts in Mohmand that resulted in the loss of 24 security forces officials,” an official statement said. The president condemned the incident, calling it an attack on the country’s sovereignty and “totally unacceptable”. The attack took place around 2am in Baizai area of Mohmand, where Pakistani troops are engaged with the Taliban. About 40 Pakistani troops were stationed at the outpost, military sources said. The incident has dealt a serious blow to the already strained relations between Islamabad and Washington and following the attack, NATO supply trucks and fuel tankers bound for Afghanistan were stopped at Jamrud in Khyber Agency.
A spokesman for the NATO-led ISAF in Kabul said the coalition was aware of “an incident” and was gathering more information. The raid is the most serious incident of its kind. A similar incident on September 30, 2009, killed two Pakistani troops in Angoor Adda and led to the closure of one of the NATO’s supply routes through Pakistan for 10 days. The incident is expected to further worsen Pak-US relations. “This is an attack on Pakistan’s territorial sovereignty,” said Masood Kasur, governor of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa. Only on Friday, ISAF Commander General John Allen and COAS Ashfaq Kayani had taken up the issue of cross border raids and the need for tighter measures to block militant traffic.

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50 COMMENTS

  2. Stop the NATO supplies from Karachi by political means, perhaps using MQM blocking the supplies using containers and people rallies. Pakistan Army should avoid direct intervention in blocking the supplies. Moreover, Pakistan should also raise this case to UN. Last but not least, high level, Pakistan should now posture US / NATO with its gestures about the Islamic revolution which US actually has fuelled more by this senseless attack.

  4. Is this really a proper reaction or just 'reacting' to cool temper? I don't think Pakistan will stick to that decision. Give it time, then you will see the proper reaction. Trust me, all these decisions will be reversed.

  5. it is simple. get them to stay away from borders. equip units with anti air missiles. next time below the fkrs to the group. even if they are in afghan territory.
    blood for blood. our army heroes are priceless.

  6. it is simple. get the nato to stay away from borders. equip units with anti air missiles. next time below the fkrs to the ground, even if they are in afghan territory.
    blood for blood. our army heroes are priceless.

  7. Pakistan is 'the most bullied ally' of US and enough is enough.

    The internal security of Pakistan is most vital. There are different external sources in cahoots with internal groups trying to destabilise Pakistan from within. If successful and sincerely hope not, it would be a dooms day scenario for Pakistan.

    This fight is a lot more complicated than an average eye can see.

  8. It shows oncw again how crippled is Pakistan army, They only keep saying we r neuclear state and can't stop an helicopter enyering in the air space.

  9. NATO made an honest mistake firing at Pak soldiers, after all. it is hard to tell terrorist and pak army apart.

  10. that was not a mistake . They intentionally did it to test Army in Post Haqqani setup
    They have all the satellites and still they did .. its not a mistake .

    a message to My Hindu friend who is posing as David Headley I know you guys are ugly and smelly stop hiding behind white guys . :))) atleast take a shower before posting comments on a pak paper

    • All non-muslims are far hygeinic and cleanliness conscious than yu stinking Pakistanis. All three time red meat in worst kind of spices and that ooozes out from the th sweat………shhh
      NATO did very well. Get China to offer condolence to you…. Till nbow no one has condemned the attack… I think whole world is too happy..

      • Ranjeet we are stuck like a bone up your throat. We don't you try to Attack and find out yourself. barking on behalf of USA, UK or the western world is not a very noble move.

        • dont insult a bone by claiing your self a bone…. We attacked you in 1971 and cut you into 2 pieces … and than again attacked in 1984 and annexed Siachin.. now you are a subject of ridicule and insult…. look we have pushed u inot such swrage pipe …
          It is just humiliation and dishonour for you.. we can't honour you with an attack as u r too low…

      • First of all I recently flew on an international flight into Pak through Dubai – until Dubai, the plane was full of Indians and it literally stank up the entire plane! After Dubai to Islamabad, Pakistanis came on board and they were just simple workers – and the air cleaned up immediately! Islam teaches hygiene more than any other religion. YES we eat red meat and LOVE IT you grass eating mongrel. Third, uh, did we not just intercept one of your choppers in Kashmir, made it land, and returned them in hours with re-fueling! LOLS.
        The Afghan border is a separate issue and rest assured, next time, a NATO chopper will be shot down.

        • You could have kept the chopper and see what happens … It i sonly when u have benfit of doubt u can stab in the back like a criminal.. Your army never won a war… U talk of shooting NATO helicopter ?????? U cud nt even keep Raymond … can't stop Drone attacks… Let me knwo when any country condemns the attack….

  11. This cat & mouse game should come to an end now.
    Your money my pocket: we are enemy strategy is not going to work.
    This strategic depth will lead Kiani & company in to the dust bin of history.
    They couldn't save UBL. They would not be able to save them too.
    Yes enough is enough: stop this 2 numbri. If your production will kill Nato forces in Afghanistan then how would you save your necks.
    Unfortunately poor soldiers are being sacrificed as it happened in kargil.
    My heart goes for the families who lost their loved ones.

  12. personally i would recommend that whenever there is a violation of Pakistani Borders. Shoot them down. and I didn't believe at first that the Government would take any Action. but thanks to COAS Ishfaq Pervaiz Kiyani we filed in a strong response to the incident.

  13. Attack ‘totally unacceptable’ ,Muhammad Akram Khan Faridi Secretary General Columnist Club Of Pakistan

  16. Good Pakistani Army troops just killed ” A very simple news” whats the problem daily in Karachi and all over pakistan ppls has been killed for nothing… not a surprizing news… just a routine daily info…. as we are pakistani and we have to pay the cost as being pakistani…. cheers…

    • Shame on you. We thought you were our friends and we helped defeat LTTE. Shame on you. Oh, and we just kicked your ass in the cricket series with Malinga and his illegal bowling style.

  19. Yes Mr. Bhutt you are right if someone killed in war they said its shaheed and In karachi every single day innocent people are killed by someone without any reason who is responsible for that america or our own govt

  23. Sinnathamby Vidyalayam no dubt u r ri8 that we pakistanis did much for the srilankan govt. but they still hate us.i experienced personally during my stay at Colombo.

    • wait a minute these are the same people that said they didnt know where bin laden was wow realy bomb them again harder. they hit us first.

  26. We have to now stop the discussion and should promise each other that, we have to bring one good leader who will just work for pakistan and die for pakistan also we should be honest and work together for the prosperity of pakistan……Insh’Allah

  27. i think kiyani and the goverment should resign since they have been doing nothing but making this nation a slave, however it will not be possible since no one can make them to resign.. We as a nation is to be blamed since we have sold our soul to the devil in the form of foregn opression, corrupt and traitor politicians and establishment who do nothing but to fill their bellies on the blood of our people and we do nothing. We need to come out, it is about time we should realize and bring revolution and rid ourselves from this opression, otherwise we should be prepared to give another life in the form of our brother, our son, our father, our friend or our loved one.

  29. This is technically a declaration of war. This was a full airstrike on a military compound, not a misguided attack on stray troops or a hot pursuit crossfire. This should definitely be taken as an act of outward aggression and pursued with due dilligence.

  31. Pakistan should kick the american out of afghanistan and then allow the militia to be a part of of a greater army called "Afakistan", the largest muslim land and start thinking the muslim world with power, pride, prestige and wisdom.
    the only way we can stop this fitnah is to through the political system that creates puppet civil and military leadership and install islamic Khilafah state that will be launced from afganistan and pakistan streatchin towards the enitre central asia and towards the morocco in the west and indoneisa in the east.

    • None of those (in your dream) are happening. I see something that is more possible:

      Baluchistan and Sindh becomes independent. A new Durand line returns part of Khyber to Afghanistan and AJK returns to India. The largest amount of international aid recipient new Pak finds enough prosperity to become a sister nation of Haiti leaving previous companion Somalia behind.

  32. this is not good talk amirica also taught pakistan poor but they did not think that pakistan is a super power our pm and our chief of army stop should must action about the nato attack

  33. We have to now stop the discussion and should promise each other that, we have to bring one good leader who will just work for pakistan and die for pakistan also we s
    hould be honest and work together for the prosperity of pakistan……Insh'Allah
    but amirica did not think about that pakistan is a super power ..our p.m and our chief of army stop should must take action about the nato attack.

  34. This attack is totally unacceptable. If you attack us next time, we will issue the statement wearing a 3 piece suit.

  35. so a few paki soldiers or to put it simply terrorists were killed…so what…what is pak going to do? they can do nothing…they live on begging from USA…so they will make some empty speeches for dumb jihadi public..and then open air bases..open nato routes and do everything USA asked them to do….pak has no legitamacy…its dependant on US aid..so time for paki govt to just shut up and do what usa says…they will ultimately do it anyway….

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