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Pakistani Woman Politician Refused To Meet Clinton
MNA Marvi Memon refused to meet US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in
Islamabad. Here she explains why in an open letter published by The Nation.
Open Letter to Secretary Clinton
By MNA Marvi Memon
Exclusive To The Nation
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Dear Secretary Clinton,
Whilst the message from you and your government is that of peace and
friendship, the Kerry Lugar Bill passed by your legislative branch has been
one of the main stumbling blocks in this mission. The assumption that
Pakistanis have misunderstood the bill is equally faulty. Pakistanis have
read the bill and understood your intent to micromanage Pakistan, to curtail
Pakistan's nuclear expansion program and to direct the war against extremism
in Pakistan from White House.
What follows below is an understanding of the bill which needs to be amended
if relations between US and patriotic Pakistanis have to be established.
Your assertion that if we have issues with the bill we don't need to take
the money is 'spot on'; patriotic Pakistanis have rejected your mere $1.5
billion. We will not negotiate on our country's sovereignty and defence. And
these are not mere slogans. They are based on facts which we read out of
your conditionalities which do exist. And here are the facts Secretary
Clinton:
1. The most controversial clause in the bill pertains to giving US
'direct access to Pakistani nationals associated with such networks'. The
explanation given in the note is equally unacceptable because it wants
'cooperative efforts' to combat proliferation to continue. This cooperation
mentioned is intrusive since it demands 'direct access'. Secretary Clinton,
we have already handled our proliferators and believe in non priliferation.
This we consider a breach of our sovereignty.
2. The reference to Pakistan military and intelligence agencies being
involved in giving support to terrorists in the past is equally offensive.
This is a clause which enables the Indian lobby to target Pakistan and hold
it responsible for all future terrorist acts in the region.
3. The other issue pertains to the fact that President Obama's regional
security strategy will include working with 'relevant governments and
organizations in the region and elsewhere.' The strategy which could include
RAW and Mossad would be imposed on Pakistan for US national interest not
Pakistan. And as such we cannot give the authority of making Pakistan's
security strategy to a US President.
4. There are references to expansion of Container Security Initiative
at various Pakistani ports which we consider a security hazard.
5. The term sanctuary for terrorism implies that Pakistan is a failed
state as is included in intelligence reforms and Terrorism Prevention Act
2004.
6. Bill allows 'irregular forces to be used for US combat operations in
Pakistan' as stated in the Ronald Reagan Act 2005. This in effect gives
legal cover to the Dynocores and Blackwaters which we Pakistanis have major
issues with and consider a threat to our security.
7. The bill micromanages Pakistan's important federal government
agencies from education, madrassah's to trade, to judiciary, to natural
resources. All aid given will be to NGOs and if more than $100,000 is given
those NGO files will become classified. As such Pakistan will not have
access to such operations. This we consider an attempt by US to create its
own financial political power bases for future.
8. Approximately $860 million of the aid will go back to US in the form
of administrative expenses etc. This truly reflects badly on the actual
impact on an average Pakistani's life.
Here were some of the issues with the bill. Now let's examine what
aggravates Pakistani sensitivities with regards to current US policies. And
why you are not welcome in Pakistan by patriotic Pakistanis. This might help
you understand why over 80% of Pakistanis have issues with your policies as
per certain reliable surveys.
1. Firstly, the US stance in the war against extremism is biased
towards protecting Indian and Afghan interests. The TTP and Baloch
terrorists have been using these two countries and their resources as bases
for their operations inside Pakistan as is proven by Pak military evidence.
Whilst you consider Pakistan to be sovereign our aid is linked to these two
countries which we find distasteful.
2. Whilst Pakistan's nuclear program is an issue for US, the Indian
nuclear program (civil nuclear technology agreement) is being allowed to
expand without any blockades.
3. Whilst you have personally complemented Pak military efforts in your
recent visit, at the same time there are conditionalities in giving aid to
Pakistan to strengthen its military against terrorists. Certainly these
terrorists are linked to India and as such conditionalities are one sided.
Moreover, if Pakistan military is being complemented why can't it be trusted
with drone technology? Additionally US policy wishes to strengthen
Pakistan's parliament and yet it ignores the resolution passed by Pakistani
parliament against drone attacks.
4. Whilst Pakistan is a frontline state which has paid dearly in terms
of men lost in battle with terrorists, US considers India and Pakistan to be
equals. Where is the advantage Pakistan should get for cooperating on
terrorism? $1.5 billion is a joke compared to the billions spent in
Afghanistan and Iraq, even in Turkey and Egypt. As well as the fact that no
where with other allies has US imposed intrusive conditionalities.
5. Whilst Pakistan is blamed for terrorist sanctuaries how many
infiltrators coming from India and Afghanistan specifically have you managed
to stop?
6. The commitment for ROZs looks like its dithering. Where is the
actual support for the tribals who have suffered the most in the war being
fought to destabilize Pakistan?
7. What effort has the US played in cutting drug money which is
destabilizing Pakistan and funding terrorism considering its source of entry
is US backed Afghan territory. UN report confirms that after US entry into
Afghanistan opium production has increased manifold. This is impacting
Pakistan's security since it's ready financing for terrorism inside
Pakistan.
Secretary Clinton,
If you wish to improve Pak-US bilateral, a more productive approach would
have been to not justify the bill on arrival but rather to give an open ear
to the criticisms with a commitment to amending it. Since there have been no
such commitments it seems fruitless to meet with you. This is even more
disturbing considering that you have been given plenty of evidence of
Pakistani uproar on the bill before your arrival. It's a pity that the bill
was executed minus real Pakistani input. This has no doubt created a
diplomatic fiasco for the US. Instead of underestimating the fiasco or
considering it a result of Pakistani lack of comprehension, it would have
been better to deal with it head on: amending the bill being the only viable
option.
Pakistan might have a government which is beholden to you for its future
longevity, but there are patriotic Pakistanis who will defend the soil
before accepting your policies of creating a US fiefdom in Pakistan. As a
young parliamentarian, I would only welcome you to Pakistan once we have
evidence of your shift in policy so that Pakistan is dealt with as a
sovereign country.
MARVI MEMON
Member of National Assembly of Pakistan
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