Why Gilani Allowed Himself To Be Questioned By CIA?
By Salman Mugsi • Aug 2nd, 2008 • Category: Politics • 5 CommentsAccording to the reports appearing in the media, CIA chief Michael V. Hayden had an exclusive meeting with Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani during his visit to Washington this week, presenting him with a “charge-sheet” on Pakistani intelligence agencies’ alleged involvement in jihadi activities.
CIA deputy director Stephen R. Kappes and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Michael G. Mullen and now CIA chief Michael V. Hayden, all are exerting the same pressure of “Do More” on Pakistan, and this just another ploy. Yousuf must have told the US arm-twisters that the only way CIA could win war on terror is by winning the hearts and minds of the people, and not by firing missiles over them. It’s as simple as that.
At first, Yousuf must not have let himself get on this hook, and he must have told CIA chief to get lost, and he should have protested in front of the George W. Bush over this treatment. Can you imagine, ISI interviewing George Bush if he visits Pakistan?
Where is our esteem and where is our soverenigty? What skies would have fallen if Gilani had refused to meet with the CIA chief? But such is the level, capacity and will of our politicians. Yousuf should have told CIA chief to come to Pakistan and talk to the ISI chief if he had any problems. Though its the same ISI which was their darling during Afghan war and until recently, and now they are just trying to find some scapegoat for their failures in Afghanistan.
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August 2nd, 2008
Salman bhi,
Beggers can not be choosers, Gilani and the state of Pakistan are beggers.
So i couldn’t stop but to laugh at your comment …At first, Yousuf must not have let himself get on this hook, and he must have told CIA chief to get lost….
August 2nd, 2008
Very genuine reservation!
However host should have been Atiqa odho.
You see mugsi there is a little difference between meaning of interrogation and interview.
Interrogation is a conversational process of information gathering.
The intent of interrogation is to control an individual so that he or she will either willingly supply the requested information or, if someone is an unwilling participant in the process, to make the person submit to the demands for information.
The latter can involve techniques of humiliation, intimidation, and fear.
In more extreme cases in some countries, physical pain is inflicted.
Whereas an interview is a formal meeting in person, especially one arranged for the assessment of the qualifications of an applicant.
I think our people have more developed sense to feel, perceive and appreciate such happenings.
August 2nd, 2008
any one having colonial flash backs yet
August 3rd, 2008
I watched an interview with Pakistan’s Ambassador to the U.S. last night in which he denied this conversation ever took place. I’m sure the CIA (and Military in general) gave some kind of report and exchange with PM Gilani as that is pretty normal when heads of State visit especially ones involved in a war zone.
The Pakistan Ambassador - and his wife - in that national tv interview did say though that elements of the ISI are involved in helping with the Taliban and need to be rooted out. If they are saying that, then the Americans would be negilgent in not taking safeguards when dealing with the ISI and their Pakistani military couterparts. It is a matter the Pakistani government needs to deal with otherwise it will continue to grow as a problem.
August 3rd, 2008
jett,
Why should it come as a surprise that the ISI is involved? It is like saying, that CIA was not involved in farce of lies of WMD that existed in Iraq. I will go one step further and say, that it is both the CIA (U.S.) and ISI involved in these activities to help Taliban in Afghanistan/Pakistan.
The Pakistani ambassador in the U.S. is not a credible source for information and no one takes him seriously.
Regards