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09ISLAMABAD304 2009-02-11 13:49 2011-08-26 00:00 UNCLASSIFIED Embassy Islamabad
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SUBJECT:  PAKISTAN MEDIA REACTION: FEBRUARY 11, 2009 
 
Summary:  Reports and photographs of the U.S. Special Envoy 
Holbrooke's meeting with senior Pakistani officials dominated 
headlines in all newspapers on Wednesday.  All newspapers 
highlighted the report that "Pakistan and the U.S. agreed on a joint 
team to review the policy in the war on terror."  Also highlighted 
on the front pages was President Barack Obama's statement that 
"al-Qaeda can't be allowed to operate in Pakistan save havens."  In 
an exclusive story, the English daily, "The News," and its sister 
Urdu newspaper "Jang," reported that the "local Taliban leadership 
has decided to send their fighters to Islamabad as a reaction to the 
operations in Darra Adamkhel (FATA) and Swat valley."  Likewise, 
some major newspapers reported that the "Taliban asked consumers in 
Swat valley not to pay electricity bills, and threatened the 
authorities not to cut power supply to the area." 
 
All newspapers continued to run in-depth editorials on Ambassador 
Holbrooke's current visit to Pakistan and its possible impact on the 
region.  The centrist national daily, "The News," observed that the 
"U.S. sees regional cooperation, between Afghanistan, India and 
Pakistan, as crucial to peace in the region.  Pakistan must ensure 
it is not left stranded somewhere on the sidelines as this 
partnership is put in place."  The Peshawar-based daily, "The 
Statesman," noted that "instead of receiving the daily dose of 
platitudes, the peace-loving section of humanity in the region would 
expect something new and positive from the special U.S. envoy." 
Toeing the line, the popular rightist daily, "Ausaf," wrote: "If the 
U.S. really wants to make Pakistani nation its friend, it will have 
to change the inhuman policies of the Bush Administration, and must 
halt use of military force against Pakistan."  End Summary. 
 
----------------- 
News Stories 
----------------- 
 
"Pakistan, U.S. Agree On Joint Team For New Anti-Terrorism Policy" 
"Daily Times" (02/11) 
 
"Pakistan and the U.S. agreed on Tuesday to set up a bipartisan 
'inter-agency team' to improve coordination in intelligence-sharing, 
security and other affairs - in a bid to review the policy in the 
war on terror." 
 
"'Safe Havens' Must Be Uprooted: Holbrooke; Qureshi Urges Talks With 
Reconcilable Elements" "Dawn" (02/11) 
 
"U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan Ambassador 
Richard Holbrooke urged the Pakistani leadership on Tuesday to 
eliminate safe havens of terrorists in tribal areas and said the 
Obama administration would fully support efforts for achieving the 
objective.  The U.S. envoy met President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime 
Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani, Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, 
Army Chief Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kayani and ISI's Director General 
Lt-Gen Ahmed Shuja Pasha." 
 
"Holbrooke Also Told About Negative Fallout Of Drone Attacks" "The 
News" (02/11) 
 
"....  Sources said that President Zardari raised the issue of drone 
attacks [during his meeting with Ambassador Holbrooke] and asked for 
ending them as they were proving counterproductive.  He said 
development in Fata was necessary to deal with extremism." 
 
"FATA Not Safe Haven For Terrorists: Asif" "The Post" (02/11) 
 
"Reacting to the recent statement by U.S. President Barack Obama, 
President Asif Zardari in unequivocal terms has stated that tribal 
areas would not be allowed to become safe haven for terrorists and 
extremists.  Pakistan has dismantled Al-Qaeda network and now they 
are hiding in mountains, he said while talking to U.S. Special Envoy 
for Pakistan and Afghanistan Richard Holbrooke on Monday." 
 
"Close Ties, But No Let-Up On Terror Issue: Obama" "Dawn" (02/11) 
 
"U.S. President Barack Obama has said he has sent his special envoy 
Richard Holbrooke to Islamabad with a message that terrorists who 
threaten the United States also threaten Pakistan.  In his first 
prime-time news conference as president, Mr. Obama sent forceful 
message to Pakistan: Washington seeks a closer relationship with 
Islamabad but there can be no compromise on the issue of 
terrorism." 
 
"Pak-Afghan Policy To Be Reviewed: Obama" "The News" (02/11) 
 
"President Barack Obama has ordered an interagency review to examine 
U.S. policy on Afghanistan and Pakistan before a NATO summit in 
April, the White House said on Tuesday.  White House spokesman 
Robert Gibbs said the review would be carried out by Bruce Riedel, a 
former CIA officer." 
 
"Taliban Threaten To Attack Islamabad" "The News" (02/11) 
 
"The local Taliban leadership has decided to send its fighters to 
Islamabad as a reaction to the operations in Darra Adamkhel and Swat 
Valley and in this regard chalking on the walls of Islamabad are 
already appearing.  Many religious scholars in Islamabad have also 
received messages from the Taliban that they have only two options, 
either to support the Taliban or leave the capital or they will be 
considered collaborators of the 'pro-American Zardari government' 
which, they claim, is not different from the previous Musharraf 
regime." 
 
"Foreign Sleuths Supervise Operation In Peshawar" "The News" 
(02/11) 
 
"As anger is mounting among the locals against the U.S. drone 
attacks in Pakistani territory, foreign sleuths reportedly 
supervised an operation in Gujjarabad - an urban town of the 
provincial capital - is yet another move to fuel the public fury, a 
source confided to 'The News' on Tuesday." 
 
"U.S. Envoy Seeks Support For Journalist's Release" "Dawn" (02/11) 
 
"U.S. special representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan Richard 
Holbrooke on Tuesday sought Pakistan's support for the release of 
New York Times journalist David Rhodes who has been kidnapped in 
Afghanistan.  Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani assured the U.S. 
envoy of 'full support' in this regard.  A statement issued by the 
Prime Minister House particularly mentioned the assurance extended 
by Mr. Gilani to Mr. Holbrooke.  Interestingly, the Prime Minister 
House soon afterwards issued a revised press release expunging the 
part concerning the abducted journalist." 
 
"Holbrooke Holds Out Assurance For Aafia's Early Release" "The Post" 
(02/11) 
 
"Well-placed sources told 'Online' that Dr Fauzia Siddiqui also met 
new U.S. special envoy on Pakistan and Afghanistan Richard 
Holbrooke....  She told that her sister Dr. Aafia Siddiqui was kept 
in U.S. prison despite being innocent.  Richard Holbrooke held out 
an assurance to Dr. Fauzia Siddiqui to provide full justice to her 
sister Dr. Aafia Siddiqui, just investigation into her case and her 
early release." 
 
"Afghanistan Must Not Be Allowed To Weaken Pakistan" "Daily times" 
(02/11) 
 
"U.S. Senator John Kerry has said that strengthening the Pakistani 
democratic government must be a key part of the regional approach to 
curb militancy in the region, and Afghanistan should not be allowed 
to destabilize Islamabad." 
 
"FATA Fighting May Displace 600,000: UN" "The Nation" (02/11) 
 
"Fierce fighting in tribal areas could soon drive more than 600,000 
people from their homes, the United Nations refugee agency (UNHCR) 
said on Tuesday.  Spokesman Ron Redmond said the UN High 
Commissioner for Refugees will ramp up its relief work in 
northwestern Pakistan, where security has deteriorated sharply since 
last year." 
 
"11 Militants Killed In Bajaur Operation" "The Nation" (02/11) 
 
"Troops backed by helicopter gunships killed 11 rebels and pounded 
suspected militant hideouts in Bajaur, the military said on 
Tuesday." 
 
"50 Taliban Killed In Fresh Swat Operation, Says NWFP Minister" 
"Daily Times" (02/11) 
 
"Around 50 Taliban have been killed in the third phase of the 
ongoing military operation in Swat, NWFP Information Minister 
Iftikhar Hussain said on Tuesday." 
 
"Taliban Ask Consumers To Stop Paying Power Bills" "The News" 
(02/11) 
 
"One soldier was killed and 13 others, including two civilians, 
injured as security forces and militants clashed in different areas 
of the restive Swat Valley on Tuesday.  Also, local Taliban have 
asked the residents of Malakand division not to pay electricity 
bills and threatened the WAPDA authorities not to cut power supply 
to the area." 
 
"2 Drones Intrude Into Khyber Agency" "The News" (02/11) 
 
"Two U.S. spy planes violated the Pak airspace and entered the 
limits of Landi Kotal tehsil at about 7 pm, which continued flying 
for about half an hour on Tuesday evening." 
 
"Rift In Pakistan Government Sealed Pole's Fate" "Dawn" (02/11) 
 
"Internal divisions within Pakistan's government apparatus hampered 
efforts to save the life of a Polish hostage beheaded by Taliban 
militants, Poland's Foreign Minister said on Tuesday." 
 
"Engineer's Killing Yet To Be Verified, Says Qureshi" "Dawn" 
(02/11) 
 
"Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Tuesday said the reported 
beheading of the kidnapped Polish geologist Piotr Stanczak was yet 
to be verified, but if the reports were correct, the barbaric act 
should be condemned in strongest possible terms, the Minister said 
at a press conference." 
 
"'Al Qaeda Video' Warns India Of More Attacks" "Dawn" (02/11) 
 
"A senior Al Qaeda leader, who was claimed to have been killed last 
year, has resurfaced to warn India of swift retribution if it 
attacked Pakistan, but Indian officials said on Tuesday the threat, 
conveyed on a video through the BBC, was not new and in any case New 
Delhi was prepared to meet the challenge." 
 
--------------------- 
Editorials/Op-eds 
--------------------- 
 
"Holbrooke Visit," an editorial in the centrist national English 
daily "The News" (cir. 55,000) (02/11) 
 
"Islamabad must then focus on the economic aid plan.  Of the current 
options available, this would best suit its interests.  It must 
also, putting doubts aside, focus on building a relationship with 
Mr. Holbrooke and his team.  The U.S. sees regional cooperation, 
between Afghanistan, India and Pakistan, as crucial to peace in the 
region. Pakistan must ensure it is not left stranded somewhere on 
the sidelines as this partnership is put in place." 
 
"Holbrook's Fears," an editorial in the Peshawar-based independent 
regional daily "The Statesman" (cir. 3,000) (02/11) 
 
"Instead of receiving the daily dose of platitudes, the peace-loving 
section of humanity in the region would expect something new and 
positive from the special U.S. envoy." 
 
"U.S. Indication To Review Policy On Pakistan And Afghanistan," an 
editorial in the popular rightist Urdu-language daily "Ausaf" (cir. 
10,000) (02/11) 
 
"If the United States really wants to make Pakistani nation its 
friend, it will have to change its inhuman policies of the Bush 
Administration, and must discontinue military force against 
Pakistan.  Instead, the U.S. should support Pakistan economically 
and assume more humane policies or else this fire will take the 
entire region into its fold." 
 
"Mr. Holbrooke And Ground Realities," an editorial in the 
Peshawar-based Urdu-language daily "Mashriq" (cir. 55,000) (02/11) 
 
"Unfortunately the Bush Administration never bothered to consider 
the ground realities while making decisions about this part of the 
world.  Nevertheless, the Obama administration has signaled to 
revisit the U.S. policies and as such it must understand that any 
steps that increase difficulties for Pakistan are contrary to the 
mutual interests." 
 
"Appointment Of Western Diplomats And Our Joint Responsibilities," 
an editorial in the leading mass circulation centrist Urdu daily 
"Jang" (cir. 300,000) (02/11) 
 
"We must not overlook the fact that both the United States and 
Britain haven't appointed their special envoys just for the sake of 
pleasure, but in fact these countries will choose their future 
course in the light of findings of these diplomats.  Therefore, it 
is essential for the Pakistani government and the representatives of 
all walks of the society to enlighten these diplomats with the 
ground realities and the compulsions of Pakistan, as their reports 
will decide whether or not the U.S. and U.K. will continue 
cooperation in different fields of life or not." 
 
"Awareness Of Ground Realities, And Vow To Renew Friendship," an 
editorial in the Lahore-based Urdu daily "Waqt" (circ. 5000) 
(02/11) 
 
"If President Obama's Special Representative wants to understand the 
ground realities of South Asia, he must also consider that along 
with military operation, reconciliation and compromise cannot be 
ignored in order to have peace, and to eliminate terrorism. 
Otherwise the war in Afghanistan and in Pakistan's tribal areas 
cannot be won." 
 
"Obama's Special Envoy Richard Holbrooke's Visit To Pakistan," an 
editorial in the Lahore-based independent Urdu daily "Din" (circ. 
5000) (02/11) 
 
"While briefing Mr. Holbrooke, our officials should convince him 
that the only way to remove the grave threats to the U.S. and its 
national security is for the U.S. to concentrate on restoring its 
economy, and to avoid unnecessary expenditure on Iraq and 
Afghanistan by extricating itself from the so called global war on 
terror as soon as possible." 
 
"Removing Safe Havens," an editorial in the center-right national 
English daily "The Nation" (cir. 20,000) (02/11) 
 
"The contacts between the U.S. and Pakistan should be utilized to 
bring home to the Americans that the eagerness to go ahead with 
achieving their objective by launching drone attacks is not proving 
helpful.  On the contrary, they are creating anti-U.S. feelings and 
making the task of Pakistan harder....  The failure of military 
means so far should convince it of the primacy of these factors in 
winning the hearts and minds of the people." 
 
"Tribal Areas; Obama's Stand And Pakistan's National Interests," an 
editorial in the second-largest, center-right nationalist Urdu daily 
"Nawa-i-Waqt" (cir. 150,000) (02/11) 
 
"President Barack Obama's news conference further confirmed the new 
U.S. administration's intent that it is going to be spending all 
energies on Afghanistan.  The possibility of [U.S.] launching ground 
attack on Pakistan on the pretext of operation in the tribal areas 
cannot be ruled out....  Expecting anything from America and 
considering its war as ours would be imprudent....  It would be 
better to apprise Holbrooke about ground realities instead of 
dishing out more assurance to him." 
 
"Uncle Sam's Threats And Packs Of Jokers," an op-ed by Shireen M. 
Mazari in the centrist national English daily "The News" (cir. 
55,000) (02/11) 
 
"Holbrooke has the gall to declare that he is in Pakistan to renew 
U.S. 'commitment and friendship with the people of Pakistan.'  Mr. 
Holbrooke, the U.S. has never had a commitment to the Pakistani 
nation - only to its own goals here and to its handpicked leaders, 
both in uniform and in civvies.  As for friendship, only the U.S. 
would define this in terms of killings, which is what they are doing 
to the Pakistani people.  If the U.S. really wanted to show a 
positive commitment to the people of Pakistan, they would stop the 
drone attacks, allow our state to dialogue with all its stake 
holders, desist from strategic arrangements with India that have a 
direct fallout on Pakistan, stop destabilizing Pakistan by using its 
territory to target the Iranian state, and accept our differing 
perspective on critical issues including proliferation and Dr. 
Khan." 
 
"Fixing Afghanistan," an op-ed by Nasim Zehra in the centrist 
national English daily "The News" (cir. 55,000) (02/11) 
 
"As Holbrooke treads the soil of our region and acknowledges that 
his country has never faced a more complex problem than working for 
peace and security in Afghanistan, he must be humbled by the 
blunders Washington has committed.  And perhaps continues to commit. 
 Holbrooke's task is to make his team in Washington to abandon the 
failed ways of working policy in Afghanistan." 
 
"Taliban-Like Terrorists Created By RAW, Mossad And CIA," an 
editorial note in the Lahore-based independent Urdu daily "Din" 
(circ. 5000) (02/11) 
 
"It has now been proven that some anti-state, anti-peace elements 
posing as the Taliban, are destroying important national facilities 
in some important cities in the tribal areas and the NWFP like 
Bannu, Swat, Hangu, Kohat and Dera Ismail Khan by using the latest 
foreign weapons. These anti-state and anti-peace Taliban-like 
elements include saboteurs, agents and terrorists of the Mossad, 
RAW, CIA and pro-Karzai Northern Alliance.  It is imperative to 
investigate how these weapons reached the local people. Huge caches 
of U.S., western, Israeli and Indian weapons are also helping these 
elements carry out their terrorist activities in the tribal areas." 
 
 
"Battle For Hearts And Minds," an editorial in the country's premier 
business newspaper, "Business Recorder" (cir. 25,000) (02/11) 
 
"We strongly believe that terrorism in this region is to a great 
extent the unwanted by-product of indigenous struggle for freedom in 
Kashmir and Afghans' inborn detestation for foreign occupation of 
their land.  Rightly then, the foreign minister's assertion that in 
the 'battle for people's hearts and minds the power of persuasion 
must be stronger than the effects of coercion, and an inclusive 
process must include dialogue and reconciliation.'" 
 
"U.S. Support To India Exposed," an editorial in the Karachi-based, 
pro Taliban Jihadi Urdu daily "Islam" (cir. 15,000) (02/11) 
 
"The Mumbai attacks have exposed the U.S. role in the diplomatic 
drive against Pakistan.  The U.S. Ambassador Patterson met Prime 
Minister Gilani immediately after the extraordinary meeting of the 
Defense Committee of the Federal Cabinet.  Though the Media Center 
of the PM House refrained from telling anything about this meeting, 
however the media sources claimed that the U.S. Ambassador demanded 
to take action against the perpetrators of Mumbai attacks if they 
are from Pakistan.  This approach demonstrates that the U.S. has 
become a party on this issue." 
 
"Response To Mumbai," an editorial in the Karachi-based center-left 
independent national English daily "Dawn" (cir. 55,000) (02/11) 
 
"In legal matters, patience is not just a virtue, it is the bedrock 
of justice.  However, Prosecution of the Mumbai suspects will only 
bring partial closure to the Mumbai issue.  The second half is 
political and will depend on Pakistan's commitment to shutting down 
militant networks that operate here.  This is where the issue 
becomes murkier.  The government has locked some offices of the 
Jamaatud Dawa and curbed the movement of a few of its leaders but it 
is still not clear if a full-scale closure is in the offing." 
 
"Trading Dossiers," an editorial in the centrist national English 
daily "The News" (cir. 55,000) (02/11) 
 
"If India truly wants Pakistan to conduct an investigation it cannot 
expect it to do so blindfold and with one hand tied behind its back. 
Pakistan for its part needs to do a reality check.  The attackers 
were Pakistani by origin but most unlikely to be acting at the 
behest of the state." 
 
"Ball In India's Court," an editorial in the center-right national 
English daily "The Nation" (cir. 20,000) (02/11) 
 
"If the ministerial duo is certain about the involvement of 
particular individuals in the Mumbai terror attacks, they should ask 
their government to immediately share this secret with Pakistan, 
rather than confusing the situation." 
 
"Pakistan's Response," an editorial in the Lahore-based liberal 
English daily "The Post" (cir. 5,000) (02/11) 
 
"Unfortunately, India suspects Pakistan's sincere pledge to bring 
the Mumbai blasts' culprits to book.  Delhi's lack of trust in 
Pakistan's efforts to tackle terrorism and its unusual troop 
movements on the international border resulted in the heightening of 
tension....  The Indian government should have trust in Pakistan's 
government's efforts to bring the culprits to book.  In this regard 
the Defence Committee of the Cabinet deliberations and decisions 
will help achieve the desired results." 
 
"Suspended Freedoms," an editorial in the centrist national English 
daily "The News" (cir. 55,000) (02/11) 
 
"Moving beyond the controversy surrounding Dr. Qadeer, we need to 
stick to some kind of principle.  The irrefutable fact is that 
treating any citizen in this manner is illegal and grossly 
unjust....  The government must either grant Dr. Qadeer liberty or 
begin a proper process of trial. Secret agreements, covert deals and 
other attempts to hide the truth will only add to the 
complications." 
 
"A Closed Chapter?," an editorial in the center-right national 
English daily "The Nation" (cir. 20,000) (02/11) 
 
"The Islamabad High Court on Friday set Dr. Khan free because it 
felt that his network had been rendered ineffective....  But 
unfortunately, his release had set alarm bells ringing in western 
capitals.  U.S. officials have sharply objected to the IHC decision. 
 It seems that the government has succumbed to this pressure and 
placed curbs that include restrictions on his movement." 
 
"Do not accept any pressure on Dr. Khan issue," an editorial in the 
Karachi based left-wing Sindhi Daily "Awami Awaz" (Cir. 70,000) 
(02/11) 
 
"We believe that Dr A.Q. Khan's issue is an internal matter of 
Pakistan, and no other country should be allowed to mess around with 
it. When the U.S. raises questions about Dr. Khan, Pakistani 
government must let the U.S. know that Pakistan's demands for 
stopping the drone attacks had gone unheard. The government must not 
accept any external pressure on this issue, and should not restrict 
Dr. Khan's freedom." 
Patterson