Pakistan News and Discussion-8

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<b>Mudy Ji :</b>

The answer to your question lies in this lengthy Article :

[center]<b><span style='font-size:14pt;line-height:100%'>Aziz proposes SA nuclear restraint regime</span></b>[/center]

ISLAMABAD - Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz Thursday proposed a nuclear restraint regime for South Asia to lower the regional temperature.

“Time has come for a nuclear restraint regime in South Asia,” Aziz said while responding to a questioner at the inauguration of a two-day seminar on Emerging Political Map of Asia by the Institute of Strategic Studies, and Hanns Seidel Foundation.

Asked to elaborate the proposal of restraint regime in SA, he said, “it is not a concrete proposal so far, but it could be discussed and included declaring war heads, restricting warheads and sharing information in order to lower the temperature at a particular time. However, I think it is quite premature at this stage and we could deliberate on its nature and scope when the time would come,” he added.

According to the prime minister, Pakistan civilian nuclear programme is complete under the safeguards of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEC).

Earlier during speech Aziz said, “As a growing economy our energy needs are increasing rapidly and we seek access to nuclear energy as part of our overall energy policy.”

“Pakistan is totally self reliant in 100 per cent homegrown nuclear missile technology,” he added. “Our case is totally different from the scenario of Iran’s matter,” he further added.

To another question regarding Indo-US nuclear cooperation agreement, the prime minister said, “It clearly has caused concerns in most of the countries in the world and Pakistan as well. He was of the view that no country should get paranoid of any bilateral agreement, “But our concern is that it could lead to production of more fissile material by India,” he added.

Regarding other countries inclusion in this agreement such as Bangladesh and Pakistan, he said, I have already stated in my speech, “We are seeking world cooperation for meeting our energy need through nuclear power.”

Earlier, during his speech he pointed out challenges faced by Asians and outlined a four-point agenda to meet these challenges. The prime minister’s four point agenda includes; Ensuring security and stability by resolving conflicts and disputes through dialogue and compromise, as well as ensuring exit strategies from conflict situations, while avoiding an arms race in strategic and conventional weapons; Pursuing a holistic approach to the problem of terrorism by addressing its root causes and ensuring inter-religious harmony; Sharing of resources and technologies within Asia to eradicate poverty and enhancing human and material resources of developing countries; and Promoting intra-Asian cooperation for sharing of best practices as well as ensuing a level-playing field for market access and fair trading.

“The time has now come for an Asian renaissance. It is not without reason that the 21st century is considered to day to be the Asian century. The human resources of Asia are its greatest assets and the promise of its future,” he observed.

He was of the view that permanent solution to the root causes of terrorism could ensure peace, cooperation, stability and prosperity in the world. Pakistan, he said, has also been at the forefront of international war against terrorism and is committed to defeat this scourge to ensure safer world and civilization.
He said sharing of best practices as well as ensuring a level-playing field for market access imperatives for a brighter, prosperous, stable and vibrant Asia.

The prime minister said despite innumerable assets and positive future trends, the world still faces a number of challenges including unresolved issues of Kashmir and Palestine, Iraq, Lebanon and Afghanistan, which need to be resolved on priority and on the basis of principles of justice for a durable peace in Asia and the world over.

He said there are seven fundamental challenges being confronted by Asia which include insecurity and instability, terrorism, poverty, inadequate resources, good governance, globalization, environment and natural resources which need holistic approach to move forward towards a prosperous Asia.

Sharing Pakistan’s efforts to contribute towards peace, progress and prosperity in Asia, Shaukat Aziz said the government last year took concrete and visible measures to reform political, economic and social sectors besides ensuring complete freedom to media.

He said Pakistan being located at the crossroads of South, Central and Western Asia could provide a viable link to the entire region through its ports to the rest of the world.

The prime minister said Pakistan can provide a multiple corridor for cooperation in the energy, transportation and trade areas, which would help create mutual dependencies within the region and ensure a win-win situation for all.

On Pakistan’s foreign policy, the prime minister said Pakistan was interested in peace, stability and prosperity in Afghanistan, as strong and stable Afghanistan is also good for the entire region.
He said Pakistan is consistently pursuing composite dialogue process with India to resolve all the disputes including the core issue of Jammu and Kashmir.

“The recent meeting between President Pervez Musharraf and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in Havana, to resume dialogue process is a vindication of our position,” he added.

Pakistan stands for an amicable resolution of the Kashmir issue acceptable to all three parties - Pakistan, India and the Kashmiris, he added.

Commenting on Pak-China relations, he said, “Our strategic partnership with China is not only mutually beneficial but it is also a factor for peace, stability and prosperity of the region and it is a model relationship based on mutual respect and sovereign equality.”

About Iran’s nuclear issue, the prime minister said Pakistan recognizes Iran’s right to use nuclear technology for peaceful purposes under appropriate international safeguards.

He however said the Iranian nuclear issue must be resolved through dialogue and use of force should be avoided.

Shaukat Aziz said a clear manifestation of Pakistan’s commitment to promote intra-Asian cooperation is its “Vision East Asia Policy” which is aimed at promoting ties with the Asian countries for a rapid economic growth in the region.

Aziz said Pakistan has also proposed strategic restrained regime in South Asia to build trust between Pakistan and India.

“We believe in the level-playing field and non-discriminatory approach to the use of nuclear technology for peaceful purposes under the appropriate international safeguards.”

Earlier, in his welcome address Chairman of the Institute of Strategic Studies Inamul Haq and Resident Representative of Hans Seidel Foundation of Germany Richard Asbeck highlighted the objectives of the conference.

<b>Mudy Ji :</b> You will note that Pakistan has been regularly begging for “A Nuclear Weapon Free south Asia” as well as “Nuclear Restraint”

Why would a Nuclear Armed Nation start begging for “Nuclear Restraint”?

It is just a case of being deprived of their Nukes i.e. <b>Pakistan is Nuke Nude</b>

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