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2013-08-24 India-Pakistan

Nawaz urges end to India-Pakistan arms race

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Posted by Fred 2013-08-24 00:00|| || Front Page|| [8 views ] Top
File under: Govt of Pakistan

#1 Both Pakistain and India have wasted so much money in military hardware and building up their defenses against each other,

A very sane thing to say, which makes me think he a) doesn't mean it, and b) has something up his sleeve. Something with Chinese characters on it, mayhaps?

Posted by SteveS 2013-08-24 13:52|| 2013-08-24 13:52|| Front Page Top

#2 Perhaps my history knowledge is lacking. I don't recall India using terrorism and infiltration to try and subvert Pakistain. I don't recall Pakistain ever being a stable non-belligerent neighbor before or after Bangla was created

Posted by Frank G 2013-08-24 13:56|| 2013-08-24 13:56|| Front Page Top

#3 If peace broke out between Pakistan and India tomorrow, India would still be arming itself as a counterbalance to China. It would be a very smart move by Pakistan. But I'll believe it when I see it.

Posted by Squnity 2013-08-24 18:01|| 2013-08-24 18:01|| Front Page Top

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