Change We Can’t Believe In

Pakistan's military has lost every conventional war. It's far better at guerrilla wars.

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  • Posted By: Nath @ 08/17/2009 4:49:35 AM

    There is a global awareness now on the need to fix the world & how to fix Islam - but darkness prevails on the best method - a solution that is simple and sure will evolve from here. Sounds far fetched & too optimistic ? Consider the peculiar case of 1 million deaths in the Iran Iraq war- this was technically not a Jihad with Kafir and hence all those dead went to HELL for no fault of theirs except that they had Saddam as "boss" - bad leadership brought ruin to followers!

    Every one agrees that nuclear attack on entire middle east from either US or Israel canoot be ruled out at all - but not many know that it appears to be very central to planners of Islamic life. As all muslims prey 5 times a day for death in jihad and seat in heaven to bump 72 goats - this is the most practical way for a benevoilent & merciful kafir like our Mr Bush to deliver a heavenly martyrdom in jihad to all muslims on equal footing.... so that at the Allah's brothel - stock of 72 goats/ martyr can be enjoyed equally by each muslim not just a few selected Talibans & Wahabbis..a case of good leadership solving every problem on earth and in heaven!!

  • Posted By: Nath @ 08/17/2009 4:49:07 AM

    There is a global awareness now on the need to fix the world & how to fix Islam - but darkness prevails on the best method - a solution that is simple and sure will evolve from here. Sounds far fetched & too optimistic ? Consider the peculiar case of 1 million deaths in the Iran Iraq war- this was technically not a Jihad with Kafir and hence all those dead went to HELL for no fault of theirs except that they had Saddam as "boss" - bad leadership brought ruin to followers!

    Every one agrees that nuclear attack on entire middle east from either US or Israel canoot be ruled out at all - but not many know that it appears to be very central to planners of Islamic life. As all muslims prey 5 times a day for death in jihad and seat in heaven to bump 72 goats - this is the most practical way for a benevoilent & merciful kafir like our Mr Bush to deliver a heavenly martyrdom in jihad to all muslims on equal footing.... so that at the Allah's brothel - stock of 72 goats/ martyr can be enjoyed equally by each muslim not just a few selected Talibans & Wahabbis..a case of good leadership solving every problem on earth and in heaven!!

  • Posted By: H.nazar @ 08/10/2009 6:41:57 PM

    the U.s and other governments are in Afghanistan for their own benefit, not for some great ideal but rather to minimize security risks to their own nations, as well as for other reasons. Pakistan must ensure its own survival, not for the the U.S or any other nation but ratyher for its own population. The U.S will walk away as before and the mess will be left for Pakistan to clear.
    In reply to 'True_Indian:
    Why is it that India has over 8 'Cultural Centres' in Afghanistan, and all of them in close proximity to Pakistan?

  • Posted By: True_Indian @ 05/29/2009 6:12:52 PM

    If Pakistan has really woke up and realise that Terrorism is the real enemy and not India then that si the best thing to happenf or entire south Asia in general and Pakistan in specific. Pakistan was using Terrorism as tool againest its neighbours. Now it is victim of its own creation. It is sad but expected by every one in the world. We are still hearing news about portions of military and ISI are aiding the Terrorists. Unless Pakistan shed all these links and ffight unitedly againest terrorism, nothing is goingt o change.

  • Posted By: sarwat @ 05/17/2009 5:22:07 AM

    sarwat: i think that no one should doubt the sincerities of pakistan governeernment and army. they are doing their best to curb the menace of jihadism. but their are some foreign hands from across the border who are not very sincere in their efforts.its very easy to sit in a room and write an article commenting on someones efforts but its actually difficult to be on the ground and face the threat eye ball to eye ball

  • Posted By: AdityaU @ 05/02/2009 10:17:00 PM

    I think Fareed Zakaria is absolutely right - every time, Pakistan says "this time will be different" but in reality nothing changes. It about time someone got tough with them.

    • Posted By: sarwat @ 05/17/2009 5:20:11 AM

      sarwat: i think that no one should doubt the sincerities of pakistan governeernment and army. they are doing their best to curb the menace of jihadism. but their are some foreign hands from across the border who are not very sincere in their efforts.its very easy to sit in a room and write an article commenting on someones efforts but its actually difficult to be on the ground and face the threat eye ball to eye ball

  • Posted By: dineshrana @ 05/03/2009 8:43:04 AM

    Pakistan is an artificial state creared by UK and US to look after their own intrest in in the region.
    The state of Pakistan is standing on the two poles which are pulling it on the opposite directions.
    Plole number one is Theidiology of Nation State and another pole is idiology of Islamic UMMA.
    So it is names as Islamic Republic of Pakistan. Nation state bound the nation together while Islamic Umma will bind the Pakistani Muslims to world Muslims of diferant ethanacity and languages. This contadiction is inbuilt in the Pakistan and it will fall apart sooner or latter.

    Dinesh Rana

    • Posted By: sarwat @ 05/17/2009 5:15:30 AM

      sarwat: i strongly disagree with the views of MR. Fareed Zakaria and i believe that pakistan army is one of the best armies in the world. they r fully committed to the task of countering terroirsm and extremism. if it was that easy to counter terrorists, there wud ve been no mumbai blast and america wouldnt ve been failing in afghanistan.

  • Posted By: hellomichigan @ 05/16/2009 10:44:18 PM

    As mankind explores the stars, and seeks to leave the confines of earth???s gravity, it is hard to believe that we(pakistan) are still locked in an existential battle against a foe that wants to drag us back to the seventh century..
    IRFAN HUSAIN

  • Posted By: hellomichigan @ 05/16/2009 9:10:01 PM

    Dealing with Pakistan is just waste of time. India has lot more important things to do for its billion people then spend time with these Idiots (Pakis) for Unending peace process.
    Regarding hierocracy of Pakistani, Army and ISI, let me tell you one thing read your constitution first..
    According to Article 6 of the Constitution of Islamic Republic of Pakistan
    "Any person or persons who commit the act of mutiny against the parliament, judiciary and/or the elected members and officials of parliament is/are guilty of committing the highest treason. This person or persons committing such an act must be charged and prosecuted in the court of law and sentenced to death if found guilty"
    Article 243.1 of the constitution of Pakistan states that 'The Federal Government shall have control and command of the Armed Forces' and when a person is commissioned as a member of the Armed Forces, takes the following oath
    "I ------, do solemnly swear that I will bear true faith and allegiance to Pakistan and uphold the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan which embodies the will of the people, that I will not engage myself in any political activities whatsoever and that I will honestly and faithfully serve Pakistan Army (or Navy or Air Force) as required by and under the law."
    In the last six decades Pakistan Army under the command of Fascist Generals has betrayed the nation four times by defying their oath and constitution. Moreover these fascist Generals used their political influence and transformed military into an organised crime syndicate and a business mafia. This organisation is the biggest stake holder and stock holder in every big business of Pakistan. They have biggest share in Pakistan???s stock exchange, operate commercial bank, airline, steel, cement, telecom, petroleum and energy, education, sports, health care and even grocery shops chains and bakeries. In short their monopoly is present in every sector of Pakistan???s economy. On the contrary their performance at their profession is nil. Pakistan army being ranked as the seventh biggest army in the world has not conquered a single inch in fact it has only brought embarrassment to the nation in the battle fields of Kargil and Dhaka .
    Before Barking at India and wasting your energy, Please save that energy to stood up for your own right in your own country.

  • Posted By: hellomichigan @ 05/16/2009 7:44:21 PM

    I realized that half of Pakistani is now suffering from Mental disorder ,Name a few after 71 War ,they are suffering from Postpartum - Depressive Disorder,Gunfiring Behavior , Impulse Control Disorders, Mental Retardation - Multiple Personality Disorder, Schizophrenia . This is classic case for any psychiatric to research mental disorder for whole of Population, I also Urged to all Pharmaceuticals company to send PROZAC in bulk to Pakistan to treat this mental patients. Of course free of charge, our tax payer money. I am very serious about this, someone has to take this project and find out what is going on with this GUN trotting population?
    Most of this Pakistani comments are baseless and out of illusion because of there mental disorder. They can???t even discuss rationally.

  • Posted By: hellomichigan @ 05/16/2009 7:43:12 PM

    To All Pakistani
    Hate is not solution ,Learn how to live as a human being Please.

  • Posted By: hellomichigan @ 05/16/2009 7:39:57 PM

    The earliest reservoir and dam for irrigation was
    built in Saurashtra. According to Saka King
    rudradaman I of 150 CE a beautiful lake
    called 'Sudarshana'
    was constructed on the hills of Raivataka during
    Chandragupta Maurya's time.

    Chess (Shataranja or AshtaPada) was invented in India.

    Sushruta is the father of surgery. 2600
    years ago he and health scientists of his time
    conducted complicated surgeries like cesareans,
    cataract, artificial limbs, fractures, urinary
    stones and even plastic surgery and brain surgery. Usage
    of anesthesia was well known in ancient India.
    Over 125 surgical equipment were used. Deep
    knowledge of anatomy, etiology, embryology, digestion,
    metabolism, genetics and immunity is also found
    in many texts.

    When many cultures were only nomadic forest
    dwellers over 5000 years ago, Indians
    established Harappan culture in Sindhu
    Valley (Indus Valley Civilization)
    The place value system, the decimal system
    was developed in India in 100 BC.

  • Posted By: hellomichigan @ 05/16/2009 7:39:43 PM

    Bhaskaracharya calculated the time taken by the
    earth to orbit the sun hundreds of years before the
    astronomer Smart.; Time taken by earth to orbit
    the sun: (5th century) 365.258756484 days.
    Budhayana first calculated the value of pi, and
    he explained the concept of what is known as the
    Pythagorean Theorem. He discovered this in the
    6th century long before the European mathematicians
    Algebra, trigonometry and calculus came from
    India; Quadratic equations were by Sridharacharya in the
    11th century ; The largest numbers the
    Greeks and the Romans
    used were 10 6(10 to the power of 6) whereas
    Hindus Used numbers as big as 1053 (10 to the
    power of 53) with specific names as Early as 5000 BCE
    during the Vedic period. Even today, the largest
    used number is Tera 1012(10 to the power of 12).

    According to the Gemological Institute of
    America, up until 1896,India was the only source for
    diamonds to the world.
    USA based IEEE has proved what has been a
    century-old suspicion in the world scientifi
    community that the pioneer of Wireless
    communication was Prof. Jagdeesh Bose and not Marconi.

  • Posted By: hellomichigan @ 05/16/2009 7:38:57 PM

    WORLD HISTORY FACTS ABOUT INDIA.

    India never invaded any country in her last
    100000 years of history.
    India invented the Number System.
    Aryabhatta invented zero.
    The World's first university was established in
    Takshila in 700BC.More than 10,500 students from
    all over the world studied more than 60 subjects. The
    University of Nalanda built in the 4th century BC
    was one of the greatest achievements of ancient India
    in the field of education.
    Sanskrit is the mother of all the European
    languages. Sanskrit is the most suitable language
    for computer software reported in Forbes magazine,
    July 1987.

    Ayurveda is the earliest school of medicine
    known to humans. Charaka, the father of medicine
    consolidated Ayurveda 2500 years ago. Today
    Ayurveda is fast regaining its rightful place
    in our civilization.
    Although modern images of India often show
    poverty and lack of development, India was the
    richest country on earth until the time of
    British invasion in the early 17th Century.
    The art of Navigation was born in the river
    Sindh 6000 years ago.
    The very word Navigation is derived from
    the Sanskrit word NAVGATIH.
    The Word navy is also derived from Sanskrit 'Nou'.

  • Posted By: hellomichigan @ 05/16/2009 7:37:04 PM

    HOW about Pakistan ???
    They have given Taliban,Hate,20th centuary largest Genocide of thier own brethern of Bengala Desh ,Worlds Worst nuclear proliferation,9/11 Support We can go on and on

  • Posted By: hellomichigan @ 05/16/2009 7:31:40 PM

    Indian and China are two of the world???s greatest and longest civilization exists. Buddha was born in India and highly influence by Hindu. This will reflect from Comments from former Chinese ambassador
    Hu Shih, former Ambassador of China to USA said:
    India conquered and dominated China culturally
    for 20 centuries without ever having to send a single
    soldier across her border.
    Between USA and India
    Two largest and biggest Democracies in the world. Secular democracy.
    Albert Einstein said: We owe a lot to the
    Indians, who taught us how to count, without
    which no worthwhile scientific discovery could
    have been made.
    Mark Twain said: India is the cradle of the
    human race, the birthplace of human speech, the mother
    of history, the grandmother of legend, and the great
    grand mother of tradition. Our most valuable and most
    structive materials in the history of man are treasured
    up in India only.
    French scholar Romain Rolland said: If there is
    one place on the face of earth where all
    the dreams of living men have found a home from
    the very earliest days when man began the dream
    of existence, it is India.

  • Posted By: hellomichigan @ 05/16/2009 7:30:05 PM

    I am completely failed to understand this Pakistani Mindset.They are unable to govern more then half of there own country ( Balochistan,SWAT,NWFP,AJK) ,They don???t have any economy ,Living on Charity of US and Saudi for last 60 years.they don???t have industrial infrastructure for future development.and still they want Kashmir ?how they are going to feed this Kashmiri ? from money Taliban earn through Drug ?Do they have anything to offer to Kashmiri? Leave it kashmiri ,Do they have money to support there current population?

  • Posted By: hellomichigan @ 05/16/2009 5:32:05 PM

    Fareed
    You speak exactly what BIllion of people in India think and firmlly believe about Pakistan.Pakistan is still living in 1940's .god knows when we are going to detoxicated them about their hate of India?
    Thanks for nice artical.Appreciate greatly

  • Posted By: Tasawwur @ 05/16/2009 12:09:56 PM

    Fareed Zakaria and the world must realise the FACT that Pakistan HAS won 2/3 CONVENTIONAL WARS AGAINST India namely the 1947 and 1965 wars. Throughout India's history, even before partition. India has been overrun by several major powers i,e. Moguls, British and accepted their rule. Which war has India won? It could not even win against China. Indian Army's morale is next to nothing. Look at the state of the Indian army, that during Kargil crisis 500 Mujahideen (or Freedom Fighters) fought and stood up against 800,000 indian troops (second larget army in the world) in Indian Occupied Kashmir for nearly 6 months - is this some kind of joke. This reminds me of Spartan history. Indian Army was not even able to locate the supply lines. Oh, fourth largest airforce - useless airforce if they could not take out 500 Freedom fighters.

  • Posted By: Indian420 @ 05/06/2009 3:32:16 PM

    To all the pakis below writing there hatefull and ignorant junk read this.
    1)Why do you get so insulted when someone tells you the truth and points out your weakness. (You have never won a conventional war with India and you will not win a guerilla war. All teh terrorist attacks you sponsor in India , we absorb and continue on).Its like a mosquito annoying an elephant. hahaha
    2)The truth is pakistan is a failed state. Your gov is bankrupt,you lack eduacation,your women are suppressed and abused, you guys are the largest sponsor of terrorism in the world., All of the terrorist for 911 and teh attacks in India were trained in pakistan.
    3)All you hear from all these pakis is hatefull speech about India ,America ,israel ,europe etc. What have you done for the world? Exactly!!! Nothing. If you ask anyone in America or europe or Asia about pakis, they all laugh and say that you are sponsors of terrorists. Even your fellow Afghan muslims hate you. Its the truth.
    4)Before all of you beat your chest and talk about making all of the subcontinent islamic.remember islam is a fairly new religion. Before pakistan that entire area was part of India .(Who do you think built the Buddha statues in Afghanistan? )In majorityof teh muslims in the area there is Hindu/Indian blod. Its the truth. Look back through you family history. The truth hurts.
    5)Why don't you focus on bettering your country by getting an education,increasing your knowledge of teh world and stop preaching ignorance in your schools,madrasa and mosque. understand that hating other because you lack is teh wrong strategy. It will only lead to failure. Look a your country,what have you achieved in 60 years? Nothing
    6)Also stop being hypocrits, you all claim to be muslims and are doing thsi in the name of isla, where does it say to kill innocent or non muslims, STOP RUINING YOUR OWN RELIGION. iTS OK FOR A MUSLIM (SUCH AS TEH TALIBAN,LET,AL QUEDA TO KILL MUSLIMS, BUT IF AMERICA KILLS ONE THAT IS WRONG. GET REAL)
    Open you eyes and see that we are all one and interconnected. But if you want to fight and continue down this road, Your country will fail to exist.
    7)Also all these comments from pakis taht are posted are so wrong and misleading.stop writing lies,get your facts .It is you who try to opress others,its is you and you imams who opress your women, the sunnis want to opress shia , the sunnis want to opress sufis etc. it is your environment that is so full of hate taht you grow up ignorant and hatefull. Do your self and your religion a favor and hating the world for your short comings and problems.

    • Posted By: thongsong @ 05/15/2009 1:28:00 PM

      one tiny correction please. 911 hijackers were mostly saudi men trained in afghanistan. pakistan is indirectly responsible for actively supporting the fall of afghanistan which led to 9/11. all other subsequent attacks in europe have been carried out by pakistani origin men financed in part by independent groups within pakistan. muslim radicals have demonstrated great foresight. aware they will not be spared by US after 9/11, pakistani elements assassinated the most credible anti-pakistan leader who could stabilize afghanistan in the aftermath. if US is serious about rooting out terrorism, they should begin in saudi arabia. it sponsors crimes against the shia minority and is besotted by a jihadist takeover of pakistan.

      • Posted By: tigerwoods @ 05/16/2009 11:55:47 AM

        How abt the first attack via track bomb at world trade centre

    • Posted By: mallika.e.lucknow @ 05/13/2009 12:12:48 PM

      thanks 420. well said..appreciate it.

    • Posted By: iffi2go @ 05/06/2009 6:20:49 PM

      Before Muslims on the basis of religion, you must remember 25% of your country 's population is Muslim. You should at least learn to respect them if you claim yourself more civilized and superior.

      >stop writing lies

      Rather than dictating, better you should talk about issues with arguments.

      • Posted By: Indian420 @ 05/06/2009 11:49:20 PM

        what lies? what I write are facts. So what if 25% of Indias population is muslim..They are a part of the country..They would not move to pakistan if you paid them. haha. You need to look at reality. you are a failed state and will be until you stop hating everyone that is non muslim and stop sponsoring terrorism to he world. wake up and join the rest of the world. instead of listening to the hate that is spoken in your madrasa and mosque.since islam is a religion of peace then why kill innocent people?why abuse your women and young girls? why sponsor the slaughter of non muslims?You need to open your eyes and see the world and reality. You are a failed state that had achieved nothing in the last 60 years. You call yourself a muslim ?you do not even know what jihad is. Jihad is the internal struggle onehas with himself to make himself better. make himself a complete person . So stop your lies pls. You pakis are vey good at lying all the time and pyaing games in the media. it won't work anymore the world sees you for what you are a terrorist state..

    • Posted By: iffi2go @ 05/06/2009 6:14:19 PM

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