Watandost means "friend of the nation or country". The blog contains news and views that are insightful but are often not part of the headlines. It also covers major debates in Muslim societies across the world including in the West. An earlier focus of the blog was on 'Pakistan and and its neighborhood' (2005 - 2017) the record of which is available in blog archive.
Monday, November 28, 2011
America's Strategic Error ?
Pakistan has had enoughThe assumption that it has no choice but to obey America may turn out to be a dire strategic error Simon Tisdall, guardian.co.uk,
I read about this senseless and tragic event with great heaviness. For myself, as an average American, I would like to say that I greatly regret the loss of Pakistani lives, and that I understand that no explanation can assuage the grief of the soldiers’ families, nor the anger of Pakistani pride and dignity. As much as anyone, I want to understand how this happened. If this was indeed a tragic accident, we must understand the root cause, correct it, and ensure that such an incident never occurs again. And if this was the result of negligence or malice, the culprits must be identified and held accountable. The anger and grief may yet be too raw, but I wish for greater understanding and respect on both sides. Pakistan is a great nation, with a bright future, and I wish the best for its people.
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I read about this senseless and tragic event with great heaviness. For myself, as an average American, I would like to say that I greatly regret the loss of Pakistani lives, and that I understand that no explanation can assuage the grief of the soldiers’ families, nor the anger of Pakistani pride and dignity. As much as anyone, I want to understand how this happened. If this was indeed a tragic accident, we must understand the root cause, correct it, and ensure that such an incident never occurs again. And if this was the result of negligence or malice, the culprits must be identified and held accountable. The anger and grief may yet be too raw, but I wish for greater understanding and respect on both sides. Pakistan is a great nation, with a bright future, and I wish the best for its people.
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