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During the US-Pakistan strategic dialogue in 2010, Pakistan's Army Chief, General Kayani presented President Obama a 14 page document entilted 'Pakistan's Perspective'.
In hindsight, the following key points of that document are important:
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#AfghanPeaceProcess
In hindsight, the following key points of that document are important:
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#AfghanPeaceProcess
1. For Pakistan, the outcome of the war in Afghanistan is a matter of life and death.
2. There is a direct linkage between the stability and future of Afghanistan and Pakistan. It cannot therefore wish for anything other than what it wishes for itself.
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2. There is a direct linkage between the stability and future of Afghanistan and Pakistan. It cannot therefore wish for anything other than what it wishes for itself.
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3. A peaceful, stable and friendly Afghanistan provides us the strategic depth-a concept that is totally misunderstood.
4. Ignoring Indian military presence (3 strike corps and three dozen airfields) on the eastern border would be a dereliction of duty for any Army Chief.
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4. Ignoring Indian military presence (3 strike corps and three dozen airfields) on the eastern border would be a dereliction of duty for any Army Chief.
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5. The United States is causing and maintaining a controlled chaos in Pakistan with the REAL AIM TO DE-NUCLEARIZE PAKISTAN and I won't let that happen.
Not just the Americans but the Pakistani team was also surprised by this move from Kayani during the talks.
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Not just the Americans but the Pakistani team was also surprised by this move from Kayani during the talks.
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It took President Obama three months to prepare a response to Kayani's short and succinct missive when he send his secretary Hillary Clinton to visit Pak.
The Kayani voice was very straightforward and honest. He didn't mince words. He was logical and blunt.
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The Kayani voice was very straightforward and honest. He didn't mince words. He was logical and blunt.
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Gen Allen, former US commander in Afghanistan, termed Gen Kayani as one of the greatest strategist minds.
Lt Gen Lute had a high opinion of Gen Kayani. He saw him someone with a 'nuanced, calibrated and intellectual approach. A serious professional".
Lt Gen Lute had a high opinion of Gen Kayani. He saw him someone with a 'nuanced, calibrated and intellectual approach. A serious professional".
