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Pakistanis’ morale low over nuclear problem

Nuclear Doubts: Pakistani Weakness Is Eroding Internal Morale, Fast

International Analyst Network By AHMED QURAISHI

10 November 2009. “……

is the Pakistani government or military really talking secretly with the Americans on how to secure Pakistani nukes?

One explanation that retired military officers are giving is that Pakistani officers may be talking nukes to the Americans but not giving them the right information.  If true, this policy line seeks to keep the Americans engaged with Pakistan without allowing Washington any real access……….

the US media continues to cause tremendous damage to Pakistan’s reputation and standing in the international community.…… The ‘engagement’ – or secret talks, call them whatever you want – are sending the wrong signals to ordinary Pakistanis at a time when more of our people are convinced that Pakistan’s troubles stem from American failures in Afghanistan.

 

Nuclear Doubts: Pakistani Weakness Is Eroding Internal Morale, Fast – International Analyst Network

November 10, 2009 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | 1, Pakistan, politics | antinuclear, nuclear, nuclear secrecy, nuclear weapons