Breaking: Pakistan to open supply routes into Afghanistan
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said in a written statement Tuesday that Pakistan will reopen ground supply lines into Afghanistan that had been closed since last November when a NATO airstrike mistakenly killed 24 Paksitani soldiers in an airstrike near the border of the two countries. Here is the statement from Secretary Clinton:
This morning, I spoke by telephone with Pakistani Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar.
I once again reiterated our deepest regrets for the tragic incident in Salala last November. I offered our sincere condolences to the families of the Pakistani soldiers who lost their lives. Foreign Minister Khar and I acknowledged the mistakes that resulted in the loss of Pakistani military lives. We are sorry for the losses suffered by the Pakistani military. We are committed to working closely with Pakistan and Afghanistan to prevent this from ever happening again.
As I told the former Prime Minister of Pakistan days after the Salala incident, America respects Pakistan’s sovereignty and is committed to working together in pursuit of shared objectives on the basis of mutual interests and mutual respect.In today’s phone call, Foreign Minister Khar and I talked about the importance of taking coordinated action against terrorists who threaten Pakistan, the United States, and the region; of supporting Afghanistan’s security, stability, and efforts towards reconciliation; and of continuing to work together to advance the many other shared interests we have, from increasing trade and investment to strengthening our people-to-people ties. Our countries should have a relationship that is enduring, strategic, and carefully defined, and that enhances the security and prosperity of both our nations and the region.
The Foreign Minister and I were reminded that our troops – Pakistani and American – are in a fight against a common enemy. We are both sorry for losses suffered by both our countries in this fight against terrorists. We have enhanced our counter-terrorism cooperation against terrorists that threaten Pakistan and the United States, with the goal of defeating Al-Qaida in the region.
In addition, I am pleased that Foreign Minister Khar has informed me that the ground supply lines (GLOC) into Afghanistan are opening. Pakistan will continue not to charge any transit fee in the larger interest of peace and security in Afghanistan and the region. This is a tangible demonstration of Pakistan’s support for a secure, peaceful, and prosperous Afghanistan and our shared objectives in the region. This will also help the United States and ISAF conduct the planned drawdown at a much lower cost. This is critically important to the men and women who are fighting terrorism and extremism in Afghanistan. Foreign Minister Khar has informed me that, consistent with current practice, no lethal equipment will transit the GLOC into Afghanistan except for equipping the ANSF. In concluding the call, I reiterated our deep appreciation to the Government and the people of Pakistan for their many sacrifices and their critical contribution to the ongoing fight against terrorism and extremism.
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ARE INDIANS UBER TERRORISTS OR WHAT???? Forget the GDP, focus on these murder statistics.
In India, millions of girls are strangled, slowly starved or simply tossed in the trash. Moreover, in India, at least 1,370 girls are aborted every day. As a comparison, some 250 Indians die every day in road accidents. Terrorists killed about six people, on an average, every day in 2009. In the last two decades of economic progress, 10 million girls have died as such in India.
SHAME ON INDIA AND ITS BARBARIC AND MEDIEVAL CULTURE !!!
Indians have killed more human beings (girls particularly) than Al Qaeda and Talibans put together.
India's goose is cooked. Food shortage is everywhere here. People are taking money out of banks and putting under bed or with patwaris.
Get the hell outta there before you starve, man.
“While the storm clouds gather far across the North and East,
Let us swear allegiance to a land that’s free,
Let us be grateful for a land so fair,
Let us thank for the foresight to seek Independence from India,
As we raise our voices in a solemn prayer.”
Besides emerging as a regional power, the time has come for Pakistan to take the leadership role in the Islamic World and lead them to the path of progress, prosperity and glory. The only nuclear nation in the Islamic World, Pakistan has shown the world that it can stand up to the nuances of world politics on principles and partake in global affairs. Also, that it can equally contribute to the progress of this planet called Earth. The sacrifices of the Pakistani nation in making this world safe is unmatched and deserves a seat at the table of the permanent members of The UN Security Council.
GOD BLESS PAKISTAN,
Land that we love.
Stand beside her, and guide her
Thru the night with a light from above.
From Kashmir to Karachi and onto New Delhi,
And to the oceans, white with foam
GOD BLESS PAKISTAN, Our home sweet home.
Pakistan now needs to protect itself from the economic implosion/bubble burst in India. It is over folks, in India. Unemployment is record high, inflation is out of control, rupee has collapsed, budget deficit has widened,, multinationals such as Delta Airlines, Dell Computers, GE and Microsoft are already shifting their call centers to Canada, FDI has almost halted. Nobody wants to do business there anymore as terrorism is shifting there in months to come and the country/politics are too big/corrupt/decentralized to be conducive to do business. Pakistan needs to close its borders along India as Indians will soon be crossing over for food. You will now see Indian government trying to get friendly, solving the Kashmir issue and the cricket team wanting to tour etc.
That shall be done with your prayers, bhai sahib
Pakistan now needs to protect itself from the economic implosion/bubble burst in India. It is over folks, in India. Unemployment is record high, inflation is out of control, rupee has collapsed, budget deficit has widened,, multinationals such as Delta Airlines, Dell Computers, GE and Microsoft are already shifting their call centers to Canada, FDI has almost halted. Nobody wants to do business there anymore as terrorism is shifting there in months to come and the country/politics are too big/corrupt/decentralized to be conducive to do business. Pakistan needs to close its borders along India as Indians will soon be crossing over for food. You will now see Indian government trying to get friendly, solving the Kashmir issue and the cricket team wanting to tour Pakistan.
What are you doing in bihar? Guess what, you are not from India. You close the borders and make sure none from your country come with a bowl or a gun. We dont have place for them.
pakis jumping up and down at the bone US threw..hahahahaa..sometimes its necessary for masters to throw extra bones to rabid dogs..in order to get them in line....then its easier to shoot them.....
i am a muslim from india. Wanna outta here bad.
Please.... why wait.
PAKISTAN.....The New Gateway to Central Asia and Europe.
With a population of over 180 million most of whom are well educated, English speaking, entrepreneurial and a cultural and social fit with Central Asians...Pakistan will now become the new face and gateway to Central Asia and Europe. Pakistan will thus span this region and provide the impetus for growth, prosperity and unity among these countries. These are new and exciting times for Pakistanis who should now look forward to their new leadership role aligned with Central Asia and Europe rather than the Subcontinent. We wish them much success as they have sacrificed the most during the past 30 + years creating a new world order.
Pakistanis stink and have horrible acne! Drone em
here comes the dumb paki ..posting same lines...ask ur mulla tot each u new lines...
PAK sorrounded by India from east and west...indian embassies all over afghan pak border watching all paki antics....now with all investments in oil rich baluch and in afgahnistan..India is the gateway to central asia...pak ahs become irrelevent beggar nation suffering from drone strikes....
Pakistan now needs to set the tone with India and draw the line in sand as to what will be acceptable in terms of Indian behavior in the region. India needs to denuclearized and demilitarized as part of new equation under Pakistan leadership.
It is a gesture of utmost magnanimity and generosity by Pakistan to continue to enable our American and NATO friends and allies to achieve common goals by offering their national resources and standing with them shoulder to shoulder. They are our partners and we share a unified vision in addressing the challenges facing the world.
Thanks big time, Pakistan. You always cpme through for us Americans.
obama folds as American Families weep at the graves of the fallen.
OBAMA IS WEAK with now sence of leadership . GET OUR DEFENDERS OF FREEDOM OUT OF THERE OBAMA IF YOUR NOT GOING TO DEFEND THEM.
HOW COULD OBAMA SAY SORRY TO THOSE THAT KILL AMERICANS .
Obama is not truly sorry for any of the fallen. He just says so publically. His animosity for the Muslims is almost unlimited as his policies point out!!!
GW did, he flew the Bin Laden family out of the US on 9-11 and home to those swine the Saudis
oh yeah our dog is back.
PAKISTAN IS JUST A WORD
RAKING THE US OVER 700 MILLION DOLLARS JUST TO TURN AROUND AND WALK PAST A DIME IS SOMTHING NO OTHER GROUP ON EARTH WOULD PULL ON THEIR WORST DAY
WHEN AT ANY TIME IN HISTORY HAS SHOTING AT U.S. FORCES NOT GOTTEN PEOPLE DEAD
FOG OF WAR MAYBE
UNREASONABLE EXPECTATIONS YES
I STILL WANT TO KNOW WHEN PAKISTAN IS GOING TO DO SOMETHING
DOES ANYONE ANYWHERE KNOW WHEN PAKISTAN IS GOING TO DO SOMETHING
NOTICE HOW I DID NOT ASK FOR ANYTHING
I noticed that you're nothing more than a screaming idiot. Perhaps others have as well.
Besides emerging as a regional power, the time has come for Pakistan to take the leadership role in the Islamic World and lead them to the path of progress, prosperity and glory. The only nuclear nation in the Islamic World, Pakistan has shown the world that it can stand up to the nuances of world politics on principles and partake in global affairs. Also, that it can equally contribute to the progress of this planet called Earth. The sacrifices of the Pakistani nation in making this world safe are unmatched and deserves a seat at the table of the permanent members of The UN Security Council.
oh yeah our dog is smart too!
Yea, right! The Pakistani government has no effective control over their military or secret service! When the sun goes down, the Pakistani military goes to sleep. The US supply convoys suffered many attacks on Pakistani soil because the military provided no security after dark. The US got Bin Laden during the night, knowing that the military was sound asleep! The secret service conducted a terrorist attack on India, the government denies any knowledge of this!
Pakistan is not a reliable country! The government, the military, the secret service all serve different masters!
Now that the US convoys can again proceed, we will see these convoys attacked on Pakistani soil. Sleep comes first!
Be sure that these convoys will be attacked after dark very soon!
Pakistan “RISING” has established itself as part of a very dynamic regional paradigm amalgamating it geographically with Central Asia, Middle East and Europe. While also situated at the gateway to the Arabian Gulf, Pakistan will also have access to the waters of the Caspian Sea, Mediterranean Sea, Black Sea, Arabian Sea, China Sea and the Pacific Ocean. This positions Pakistan at the crossroads to peace and prosperity in the world and economic well-being as well as military clout.
I see that the Pakis sold out again to the highest bidder!!!
And you'd 'sell out' to the lowest?
Only the Pakistani "government" bought our deal! The government doesn't control the military nor their secret service.
Now the military and secret service can start bombing these convoys again with impunity! This will happen!
All hands on deck, Pakistan.
The world is lovely, bright and deep,
But we have promises to keep,
And miles to go before we sleep
And miles to go before we sleep
Yes, and ways to go before we blink !!!
However, beware of the Indian stink
Wait a minute some thing doesnt smell funny hear,,, wait a minute your not Arab
poor pakis always run around smelling indians..paki doggies...hahhaha
Ha! The Pakistani military prefers to sleep first! This is how we got Bin Laden, they were fast asleep! The military is also fast asleep when our convoys were being attacked and bombed on Pakistani soil! Sorry guys, we need our sleep!
beggar pak cut out from india like a turd
US drone is now pak's national bird......!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Indeed, Pakistan has taken the high road and surfed the highest crest of the wave. Bravo.
There is a tide in the affairs of men.
Which, taken at the flood, leads on to fortune;
Omitted, all the voyage of their life
Is bound in shallows and in miseries.
On such a full sea are we now afloat,
And we must take the current when it serves,
Or lose our ventures.
I agree. Pakistan took the high road by allowing the US to continue drone strikes in their own terrorist infested land. Which other country would have such a big heart to be nice to both terrorists as well as the US?
Pakistan has shown tremendous maturity in diplomacy while negotaiting with the superpowers. US and Pakistan make a good team.
That is true. Pakistan has partnered with the US and allowed it to perfect its drone technology. Where would the US drone technology be without Pakistan's help? When the two countries work together, they can come with something like drones, which should be nominated for Nobel Peace Prize for killing so many Pakistani terrorists.
Kudos to USA and Pakistan for bringing this to a very pleasant conclusion. Way to go partners.
The Pakistani government and the US government "reached a deal"! No deal was made with the Pakistani military or secret service! They will continue to "do their own thing", which includes bombing these convoys! The first bombing should happen very soon! Count on it!
Today, Pakistan and India should also resolve to move forward together in solving all the issues facing the two countries in an expeditious manner. If nothing else, in the best interests of the two peoples and for the sake of alleviating poverty amongst them. Life is too short and much is to be done. Let us endeavor to leave behind a heritage for our new generations that they will be proud of. Let us together aim to leave behind a legacy of peace, progress and prosperity that we so desperately need. Together we can prevail.
Americans and Europeans encourage both countries to put the past behind them and engage constructively. If Indians are so peace loving, why don't we see some productive comments coming from them in this forum. I'm a scrathing my head.
Pakistan is a pawn of the Anglo-American powers, and as long as this does not change, India will not lower its guard against Pakistan .... ! Peace is welcome, but not through any Indian concessions ........ !
That is exactly my point. All vitriol...nothing constructive. Small minded people these Indians. Talibans know how to deal with them.
Blessed be the sacred Land
Happy be the bounteous realm
Symbol of high resolve
Land of Pakistan
Blessed be thou citadel of faith
The order of this sacred land
Is the might of the brotherhood of the People
May the nation, the country, and the state
Shine in glory everlasting
Blessed be the goal of our ambition
This Flag of the Crescent and Star
Leads the way to progress and perfection
Interpreter of our past, glory of our present
Inspiration of our future
Symbol of Almighty's protection
God Bless you Bilgrami.
GOD BLESS PAKISTAN,
Land that we love.
Stand beside her, and guide her
Thru the night with a light from above.
From Kashmir to Karachi and onto New Delhi,
And to the oceans, white with foam
GOD BLESS PAKISTAN, Our home sweet home.
Allah bless you also my friend.
Besides emerging as a regional power, the time has come for Pakistan to take the leadership role in the Islamic World and lead them to the path of progress, prosperity and glory. The only nuclear nation in the Islamic World, Pakistan has shown the world that it can stand up to the nuances of world politics on principles and partake in global affairs. Also, that it can equally contribute to the progress of this planet called Earth. The sacrifices of the Pakistani nation in making this world safe is unmatched and deserves a seat at the table of the permanent members of The UN Security Council.
The US should have cut all ties with Pakistan when they found out they were Harboring Osama Bin Laden. Basically they let our enemy, a man responsible for the death's of over 3000 of our citizens, live in their backyard. They are an evil people, they lied to our faces and helped our enemy, they basically ARE our enemy... I think when all is said and done, we will get revenge on Pakistan some day.
Good Decision. Cool heads prevailed at the end. Fact is BOTH countries need each other to fight this terror war. At least now we know how much goodies USA had been enjoying FREE from Pakistan.... only 6 months blockade and Pentagon started crying for more money for crunch they were having on them !!!!!!
Pakistan is the one that's crying... begging us to stop Al Quaida in Pakistan... because Paki's are too pathetic to take out people in their own back yard. This is sad.... I'm dissapointed that Hilary Clinton would say what she said about the Paki's that died... They fired on us, what the hell do they expect? They knew it was US planes, the Taliban doesn't fly frackin fighter jets around... Pakis were stupid enough to fire on the US Military and we returned fire and destroyed them... I don't really care about the Paki's saying it was within their borders because you know what, we're going to fight Al Quaeda wherever they are, in Pakistan or Wherever, so if you don't want bombs raining down on your country then kick out the terrorists you are harboring.
Now they know importance of Pakistan, but Muslim haters won't like this deal.
Pakistan isn't important, the only thing Pakistan is needed for is a cheaper overland route to our bases in Afghanistan. Pakistan is an incompetent nation full of backstabbing people that lie to your face and support the enemy behind your back, i respect the Taliban more than the Pakistanis... at least the Taliban will tell you they are your enemy, while the Pakistanis sit back and harbor the most evil Terrorist of our time Osama bin laden in their back yard.
We need more sheep in ButtPhuckIsStan.
after months of begging for apology..hillary spat out a half baked starmeent about losses to both side...and the dumb pakis on this forum are dancing in their cesspit....hahhaha...whts the use of half baked apology if missile strikes continue..and who will feed the pakis when US dont need their roads after 2014..?????hahhhahahhha
por pakis... did they not beg for obama to apologise..??? hahhhhaha...whats the use of a minor apology but no end to missile strikes....??????hahahhhah
It is a gesture of utmost magnanimity and generosity by Pakistan to continue to enable our American and NATO friends and allies to achieve common goals by offering their national resources and standing with them shoulder to shoulder. They are our partners and we share a unified vision in adressing the challenges facing the world.
The words of apology from United States and reciprocated by Pakistan are soothing to the families of those who died. For that Pakistan is thankful. It shows much maturity on part of Americans and Pakistanis alike. Let us move forward together in tackling the problems facing the world today, in particular terrorism and poverty that are close to the hearts of both peoples.
Together we shall prevail, as we have done in the past while overcoming insurmountable odds. After all, the Americans and Pakistanis share common values and history in the struggle for their Independence
God Speed. "In God We Trust".
poor pakis..opened up...with empty beging bowl...what else can they do....no ransom for holding nato trucks ..no end to drone strikes...no major apology....poor pakis......
pakis have 'prevailed' due to US filling ur begging bowl..thats ending in 2014..then who will help u 'prevail'...???hhahahahhha....then u r off the world map....
Your articulation of todays events indeed deserves commendation. Well Done !
@krm Giving aid $$ is a sign of magnanimity, whereas receiving aid or charity money is not. You are confused.
@krm1007. Thank you for expressing our feelings. We could not have spoken better.
Bless you, Saeen.
Wah Jee Wah. Tumhare moon mein ghee shukur. Kia baat hai aapke likhai key
Great write up. The Pakistan State Dept (Foreign Affairs) should commission you to represent them.
mohammed is that you? what is that thing krm1007?
The Pakistan "government" may share our values, but the Pakistani military and secret service pursue their own goals! The government has very limited control over the military and secret service. Nothing will change! The military does not answer to the government and the secret service does whatever they please! Until this changes, Pakistan is no "friend" or ally of the US! Now that US supplies can cross Pakistani boarders again, be sure that these convoys will be attacked and bombed again! The military is not on the same page as the government! This will not change.
PAKISTAN ALMOST DID SOMTHING TODAY
Ummmmm let me guess; our dog peed on fire hydrant !