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TAGS: KMDR KPAO OIIP OPRC PGOV PREL PK
SUBJECT:  PAKISTAN MEDIA REACTION: MAY 21, 2009 
 
Summary:  The government's announcement of "Rs. eight billion relief 
package for IDPs" dominated headlines in several major newspapers on 
Thursday.  Ambassador Patterson's discourse with a select group of 
journalists garnered extensive media coverage.  Her remarks that the 
"U.S. had no contingency plan to 'secure or shift Pakistan's nuclear 
arms' fearing their falling into the hands of militants" and that 
the "militants on this side of the Pak-Afghan border might get 
weapons and financial supports from Afghanistan's poppy money or 
drug peddlers" were highlighted in dailies, "The Nation"; "Daily 
Times"; "Business Recorder"; "Express"; "Nawa-i-Waqt"; "Jang"; 
"Ausaf"; "Islam"; and "Aaj Kal."  Report and photographs of the 
arrival of "U.S. humanitarian aid for IDPs" also received prominent 
display.  Some major dailies underscored the Secretary Clinton's 
remarks that the "Obama administration would ensure that Pakistan 
didn't divert U.S. assistance into any channel other than what it 
was meant for." 
 
Most major newspapers ran editorials on various facets of national 
security, Pakistan-U.S. relations, and bilateral ties with India. 
Commenting on the Secretary Clinton's statement on the "incoherent" 
U.S. policy towards Pakistan, the center-right English daily "The 
Nation," observed that "to many Pakistanis it has been a 
well-thought out policy dictated by shortsighted self-interest." 
Likewise, the Lahore-based liberal English daily "The Post" wrote: 
"If history is any guide, the U.S. has always played the proverbial 
fair-weather friend to Pakistan.  There has been a recurring pattern 
in Pak-U.S. relations, which are based on short-term interest of the 
U.S."  Toeing the line, the liberal Urdu daily "Express," opined 
that "there is a strong perception in Pakistan that whenever U.S. 
achieves its objectives, it turns away its eyes, and when it needs 
us another time, it gets back to us without any remorse."  Whereas, 
the prestigious English daily, "Dawn," noted that "America has done 
well to extend a timely helping hand.  Food from the U.S. will win 
more friends among the people than the delivery of weapons to the 
army."  End Summary. 
 
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News Stories 
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"Rupees 8 Billion Relief And Rehabilitation Package For IDPs" "Dawn" 
(05/21) 
 
"The government announced on Wednesday a Rs8 billion relief package 
for the internally displaced people.  Relief work will be carried 
out by various agencies and each family displaced from Swat and 
other parts of Malakand division will get a one-time grant of Rupee 
25,000.  The package was approved at a meeting presided over by 
President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani, 
President's spokesman Farhatullah Babar said." 
 
"No Plan To 'Secure' Pak N-Arsenal: U.S. Envoy" "Daily Times," "The 
Nation," "Business Recorder," "Jang," "Nawa-i-Waqt," "Express," 
"Ausaf," "Islam," "Aaj Kal," and "Ibrat" (05/21) 
 
"U.S. Ambassador Anne W. Patterson on Wednesday said that her 
country had no contingency plan to 'secure or shift Pakistan's 
nuclear arms' fearing their falling into the hands of militants. 
The Ambassador told a group of journalists at the U.S. Embassy that 
all such reports of the so-called think-tanks were baseless and 
their sources were also unknown.  'I will describe this as 
nonsense.' 'Technically, it is not possible to shift nuclear 
arsenals to somewhere else,' she clarified....   She admitted that 
the militants on this side of the Pak-Afghan border might get 
weapons and financial support from Afghanistan's poppy money or drug 
peddlers." 
 
"U.S. To Keep An Eye On Aid Utilization, Says Hillary" "Dawn" 
(05/21) 
 
"The Obama administration would ensure that Pakistan did not divert 
U.S. assistance into any channel other than what it was meant for, 
Hillary Clinton, Secretary of State told a Senate Sub-Committee on 
Wednesday.  'None of our aid will affect the efforts by Pakistan 
regarding their nuclear stockpile,' Mrs. Clinton told the 
Appropriations Sub-Committee on state and foreign operations." 
 
"Pentagon Comfortable With Pak Nukes Safety" "The News" (05/21) 
 
"The Pentagon has said it is comfortable with the protocols 
Pakistani military has in place to ensure security of its nuclear 
arsenal, even as the U.S. will take 'requisite action' if Taliban 
ever tries hand on them.  Such a statement from the Pentagon came a 
day after the CIA Director Leon Panetta said the U.S. does not know 
where all the Pakistani nuclear weapons are being kept, Defence 
department spokesman, Geoff Morrell, told reporters at his daily 
press briefing in Washington." 
 
"U.S. Humanitarian Aid For Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) 
Arrives At Chakala Air Base" "Dawn," "The Nation," "The News," 
"Daily Times," "Nawa-i-Waqt," "The Frontier Post" (05/21) 
 
"Humanitarian aid provided by United States arrived at Chaklala Air 
Base near Islamabad this afternoon in response to an appeal for 
urgently needed basic food, shelter, and supplies for Internally 
Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the North West Frontier Province.  The 
shipments, which arrived by U.S. military air transport included 
air-conditioned tents and more than 120,000 pre-packed halal meals. 
U.S. Ambassador to Pakistan Anne W. Patterson delivered the supplies 
to Lieutenant General Nadeem Ahmed, the government of Pakistan's 
coordinator of all IDP relief operation.  The Ambassador was 
accompanied by the U.S. Embassy's chief military officer, Admiral 
Michael LeFever." 
 
"Kerry Voices Solidarity With IDPs" "Daily Times" (05/21) 
 
"U.S. Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Senator John Kerry has 
voiced his support for U.S. humanitarian relief for the people 
displaced from Swat following the military offensive against the 
Taliban, assuring Pakistan of long-term U.S. commitment, welcoming 
the Obama administration's decision to send $110 million in 
assistance for the displaced people of the Swat valley." 
 
"U.S. Interests To Consume Half Of $1.9 Billion Aid" "The News" 
(05/21) 
 
"More than half of $1.9 billion assistance approved by the House 
Committee in Washington early this month in the presence of 
President Asif Zardari would be consumed for the purpose of U.S. 
interests that include a new secured U.S. Embassy and Consulates in 
Pakistan.  Presidential camp is terming the aid approval as 
significant achievement of the President's visit, but Pakistan will 
marginally benefit from the amount in question, highly placed 
sources told 'The News' in Islamabad on Tuesday." 
 
"War Against Militancy For Country's Survival: Zardari" "The News" 
(05/21) 
 
"President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday said Pakistan is fighting 
the war of survival.  He said the military operation was launched as 
a last resort against the militants, who were challenging the writ 
of the state.  The president made these remarks while chairing a 
meeting of Senators, MNAs and MPAs of the PPP and its allies from 
the NWFP in Islamabad on Wednesday in the presidency to discuss the 
political situation in the country, particularly the issue of the 
internally displaced persons (IDPs)." 
 
"Sultanwas cleared of militants" "Dawn" (05/21) 
 
"Security forces have completely secured Sultanwas area in Buner 
after crushing the tough resistance put up by Taliban and claimed 
killing 80 militants.  Military spokesman Maj-Gen Athar Abbas said 
at a press briefing on Wednesday that six vehicles being used by 
terrorists clad in elite forces' uniform had been destroyed." 
 
"200 Taliban Die In Maidan Operation" "The News" (05/21) 
 
"Security forces on Wednesday claimed to have killed over 200 
militants during the ongoing military operation in Maidan area of 
Dir Lower since the launch of the offensive.  Operational Commander 
Brigadier Amal Zada, in charge of the ongoing military operation in 
Dir Lower, told reporters in Timergara." 
 
"Taliban's Use Of Landmines In Swat Condemned" "Daily Times" 
(05/21) 
 
"The International Campaign to Ban Landmines (ICBL) denounced on 
Wednesday the recent use of anti-personnel landmines by the Taliban 
in Swat.  'According to reports from the area, residents in Mingora, 
the epicenter of the fighting, have seen Taliban laying 
anti-personnel mines in the town,' the organisation said in a press 
statement issued in Geneva." 
 
"Kohistanis On Verge Of Clash With Taliban" "The News" (05/21) 
 
"A serious clash between the Taliban and a local Lashkar in the 
scenic Kalam Valley of Swat district is imminent following recent 
expansion of the militants to different areas of the district and 
beyond.  Sources told 'The News' on Wednesday after feeling 
threatened by the Taliban, Kohistanis persuaded the Taliban to pull 
out of Behrain Tehsil to save the local population from the 
government's wrath amid the ongoing military operation in the 
Malakand Division." 
 
"Miscreants Warn Police, Lashkar In Matani" "The News" (05/21) 
 
"The Matani police station, Peshawar and members of the Qaumi 
Lashkar in the area have received threatening letters from militants 
while intelligence officials held six suspects from a hotel in 
Nishtarabad in Peshawar on Wednesday." 
 
"3 Militant Commanders Held In Bajaur" "The News" (05/21) 
 
"The security forces arrested three foreign militant commanders 
during a checking in Alizai area of Khar tehsil in Bajaur Agency on 
Wednesday." 
 
 
"250,000 IDPs Unlikely To Leave Camps In 2009" "The News" (05/21) 
 
"Up to 250,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs) are expected to 
remain in camps through the end of the year as a result of fighting 
between the security forces and insurgents in Malakand Division, 
Rear Admiral Michael A. LeFever said on Wednesday." 
 
"Haqqani Welcomes U.S. Aid For IDPs" "The News" (05/21) 
 
"Welcoming U.S. humanitarian assistance for displaced people of Swat 
Valley, Pakistan's Ambassador in Washington Husain Haqqani has said 
that rebuilding efforts in the violence-hit northwestern areas would 
require the same level of support as the country witnessed after 
staggering earthquake in 2005." 
 
"UN To Give Clarion Call For IDPs Today" "The News" (05/21) 
 
"The United Nations is all set to make an internal but clarion 
appeal in the donors meeting on Thursday on the internally displaced 
persons (IDPs), seeking maximum financial assistance from the 
representatives of the International Financial Institutions (IFIs), 
Friends of Pakistan, G-8 member states and eminent Muslims 
countries, a senior official in the Economic Affairs Division told 
'The News.'" 
 
"Govt. To Divert Rupees 25 Million Zakat Fund For IDPs' welfare" 
"Dawn" (05/21) 
 
"NWFP Minister for Zakat and Usher Zar Shaid told 'Dawn' on 
Wednesday that Rupees 25 million Zakat fund would be diverted to 
provide financial help and facilities to the IDPs of Swat, Dir and 
Buner." 
 
"3,000 Displaced Families Repatriated To Bajaur: Govt." "The News" 
(05/21) 
 
"The NWFP government on Wednesday said that over 3,000 families had 
voluntarily gone back mostly from Jalozai and Kacha Garhi Camps to 
their areas in Bajaur Agency." 
 
"Uncontrolled IDPs Movement A Headache For Government" "The News" 
(05/21) 
 
"In an unusual situation, thousands of people from the conflict 
areas such as Swat and Dir Lower are still getting displaced while 
hundreds of internally displaced persons (IDPs) have started 
returning to Bajaur Agency and Buner district.  The uncontrolled 
movement of so many people in NWFP has become a headache for the 
government.  The intensified military operation against the Taliban 
militants in Malakand Division is uprooting an alarmingly high 
number of people." 
"Food Shortage Worsening In Restive Malakand Areas" "Daily Times" 
(05/21) 
 
"Civilians trapped by fighting in the country's north on Wednesday 
said they were surviving on bread and water as the government's 
offensive against the Taliban had closed roads and cut off food 
supplies.  The little food available was becoming increasingly 
expensive, they told AFP, adding to concerns about the humanitarian 
situation in the restive Malakand region, where hospitals have shut 
their doors and electricity is erratic at best." 
 
"IDPs, Villagers Protest Chopper Attack On Civilians" "The News" 
(05/21) 
 
"Villagers and internally displaced persons (IDPs) staged a 
demonstration in Mardan on Wednesday to protest the attack by a 
military helicopter in Buner on Tuesday in which a teenaged girl was 
killed and several other civilians were injured.  The protestors 
complained that innocent civilians were being targeted during the 
military operation against the militants." 
 
"Arms Sent By U.S. To Afghan Forces End Up In Taliban Hands: Report" 
"Dawn" (05/21) 
 
"Pentagon munitions have leaked from Afghan forces to Taliban 
militants, enabling them to fight an insurgency for years against 
materially superior U.S. and Afghan forces, The New York Times 
reported on Tuesday." 
 
"Blake Confirmed As U.S. Man For South Asia" "Dawn" (05/21) 
 
"The U.S. Senate Committee has approved the nomination of Robert 
Blake for the post of Assistant Secretary of State for South Asian 
Affairs.  Mr. Blake would replace Richard Boucher, who is currently 
Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs." 
 
"Ties With Pakistan High On New Singh Government's Agenda" "Dawn" 
(05/21) 
 
"Indian President Pratibha Patil appointed Dr Manmohan Singh for a 
second term as prime minister on Wednesday and there were instant 
signs that ties with Pakistan were high on the agenda of the 
re-elected Congress party-led government." 
 
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Editorials/Op-eds 
--------------------- 
 
"'Incoherent' Policy," an editorial in the center-right national 
English daily "The Nation" (cir. 20,000) (05/21) 
 
"Secretary of State Clinton was less than candid when she said that 
the U.S. policy towards Pakistan over the last 30 years has been 
'incoherent.'  To many Pakistanis it has been a well-thought out 
policy dictated by shortsighted self-interest....  To undo the 
negative after-effects of its selfish policies, the U.S. needs to 
pay heed to Pakistan's genuine concerns." 
 
"Pak-U.S. Relations," an editorial in the Lahore-based liberal 
English daily "The Post" (cir. 5,000) (05/21) 
 
"The track record of Pakistan's relationship with the U.S. is not 
very encouraging to arrive at optimistic conclusions.  Historically, 
the friendship lasts only as long as the United States' immediate 
interests in the region are served.  If history is any guide, the 
U.S. has always played the proverbial fair-weather friend to 
Pakistan.  There has been a recurring pattern in Pak-U.S. relations, 
which are based on short-term interest of the U.S....  Now when 
Hillary has admitted the fact after 30 years it is necessary that 
the U.S. should compensate Pakistan for the loss it has suffered 
because of the U.S. policy.  In the present situation every 
Pakistani is right to question that is the present US policy towards 
Pakistan is right?  Simple saying 'thank you very much' will not be 
enough." 
 
"Assistance For IDPs - U.S. Must Change Its Attitude," an editorial 
in liberal Urdu daily "Express" (cir. 25,000) (05/21) 
 
"There is a strong perception in Pakistan that whenever U.S. 
achieves its objectives, it turns away its eyes, and when it needs 
us another time, it gets back to us without any remorse.  The war on 
terror following 9/11 incidents is a clear indication of this 
approach.  This is the high time for the U.S. to put right its 
attitude towards Pakistan, and learn lesson from its past mistakes." 
 
 
"'Incoherent' U.S. Policy," an editorial in the Karachi-based 
center-left independent national English daily "Dawn" (cir. 55,000) 
(05/21) 
 
"U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton again lamented America's 
'incoherent' dealings with Pakistan over the last 30 years....  Now, 
according to Ms. Clinton, the U.S. is busy building a 'clear, 
honest' relationship with the popularly elected government in 
Pakistan.  Also on Tuesday, she announced an additional $110 Million 
in emergency relief for persons displaced by the fighting in 
Malakand.  The suffering in the region is acute and America has done 
well to extend a timely helping hand.  Food from the U.S. will win 
more friends among the people than the delivery of weapons to the 
army." 
 
"U.S. Plan To Send Troops On The Pretext Of Relief Operation," an 
editorial in the Karachi-based, pro-Taliban Jihadi Urdu daily 
"Islam" (cir. 15,000) (05/21) 
 
"If the U.S. really feels sorry for IPDs, it must pay compensation 
to Pakistan for its huge losses incurred during the so-called war on 
terror.  And any U.S. move to send its troops to Pakistan is not 
acceptable, and no one will welcome them here.  In fact, the 
affected people of the conflict zones consider U.S. responsible for 
their miseries.  They will stand up against the U.S. troops. 
Pakistani government should also oppose any such plan of U.S. troops 
on the pretext of relief operation." 
 
"U.S. Dangerous Plan To Penetrate Its Troops In The Garb Of 
Assistance For IDPs," an editorial in the popular rightist 
Urdu-language daily "Ausaf" (cir. 10,000) (05/21) 
 
"As far as the U.S. humanitarian assistance for the IDPs of Swat is 
concerned, it is commendable, as it was Pakistan that had to bear 
the brunt of the war on terror.  If Pakistan is facing so many 
crises, it is just because of the U.S. hegemonic designs, and now it 
wants to send troops in the garb of relief operation for IDPs.  The 
U.S. must understand that Pakistan is neither an Afghanistan, nor a 
country like Iraq.  Pakistani people with the help of their troops 
can deal with the current situation effectively." 
 
"America: Thank you," editorial in the Karachi-based center-right 
sensationalist Urdu daily "Ummat" (cir. 33,000) (05/21) 
 
"The terror and chaos that our country is going through these days 
are unusual in our history, rarely one has seen such conditions in 
the heart of Pakistan.  If there is a single most factor 
contributing to this chaos that is America and its allies in 
Pakistan. Prime Minister surprised to the delegates of the All 
Parties Conference when he claimed that the U.S. was playing double 
game with Pakistan.  America is the lion of the jungle, and free to 
do contrary to any law and the sovereignty of Pakistan.  It is 
becoming clear now that Pakistan never approved the U.S. drone 
attacks.  The duplicity of the American policy is exposed by another 
news report which revealed that $1.9 billion assistance to Pakistan 
includes construction of new American consulate and diplomatic 
premises in Pakistan. Pakistan now needs to tell America that enough 
is enough whatever you did to us so far, please leave us alone now, 
we will be thankful to you." 
 
"Human Distress," an editorial in the centrist national English 
daily "The News" (cir. 55,000) (05/21) 
 
"The Pakistan government must remember that it is us who will live 
with the consequences of events currently unfolding within our 
country.  We can only meet disaster by losing sight of this reality. 
The government, therefore, must take a primary role in deciding what 
is to be done and how the awful misery of the displaced can at least 
be eased if not eliminated....  Pakistan must persuade the world and 
its own people to help deliver this.  It must also step up its own 
efforts and do what it possibly can.  Otherwise IDPs who are today 
helpless victims will return home with anger in their hearts.  We 
must remember similar frustrations have contributed to the rise of 
the Taliban.  This reality alone should be enough to compel us to 
gear up aid efforts." 
 
"An Operation For Security Of The Country," an editorial in the 
Karachi-based right-wing pro-Jamaat-e-Islami Urdu daily "Jasarat" 
(cir. 3,000) (05/21) 
 
"Prime Minister Gilani believes that the objective of the operation 
in Swat is to secure Pakistan from militancy and extremism, there is 
no denying the fact that security of country should be on top 
priority, but how about American attacks on Pakistan. Are those 
attacks not threatening our security?" 
 
"Things Fall Together," an editorial in the centrist national 
English daily "The News" (cir. 55,000) (05/21) 
 
"The dividends of fighting the militants are coming in.  But in all 
this we need to keep our own vision and perspectives clear.  The 
need to take on the Taliban is primarily a need of the people of 
Pakistan and not a tactic to please the west....  To succeed 
Pakistan needs to ensure it is spearheading the entire operation and 
holding all its various strands together tightly in its fist.  It 
must have itself a clear plan on exactly what needs to be done, at 
what stage and why, so it can draw in the kind of help and support 
it most needs to win a war that is multi-faceted and involves many 
complexities." 
 
"U.S. Double Standards For Freedom Of Press," an editorial note in 
the popular rightist Urdu-language daily "Ausaf" (cir. 10,000) 
(05/21) 
 
"U.S. Embassy in Islamabad sent a letter to the daily Ausaf to 
contradict a news report on the subject of the alleged involvement 
of the Dick Cheney's death squad in the assassination of Benazir 
Bhutto.  It emphasized the importance of the freedom of press and 
balanced reporting.  Now question is whether the U.S. media fulfill 
all parameters and standards of freedom of press as well.  It is a 
hard reality that the standard of U.S. freedom of the press is that 
whenever their (American) interests are at stake, the U.S. media 
makes unfounded propaganda, and at that time they don't bother about 
that with freedom comes responsibility of making a distinction 
between fact and fiction.  Moreover, we would like to ask whether 
the U.S. media is not spreading incorrect and baseless 
misinformation about Pakistan nukes?" 
 
"Why The IDPs Matter," an op-ed by Sherry Rehman in the centrist 
national English daily "The News" (cir. 55,000) (05/21) 
 
"The country has made a collective choice that it rejects non-state 
actors that use the symbols and language of religious extremism to 
advance a non-mainstream agenda through the use of force.  If we 
remain unclear about our resolve, or allow it to be confused with 
disagreements on military tactics, or are slow to mitigate the 
misery of the new IDPs, then we will lose the larger battle against 
extremism....  Success will only be construed as real if we are able 
to give [IDPs] their dignity and their lives back." 
 
"Drawing the Right Lesson From Swat," an op-ed by Asif Ezdi in the 
centrist national English daily "The News" (cir. 55,000) (05/21) 
 
"Military action never provides a solution to ills rooted in 
socio-economic injustice.  The basic cause of the current turmoil is 
a feudal system that robs the common man of all hope of escape from 
his miserable existence while the privileged few continue to pocket 
national wealth.....  This turmoil will not go away even if the 
military operation achieves its aim of 'eliminating' the Taliban. 
As long as the state does not seriously address issues of social 
justice, political stability will also not be achieved." 
 
"The Whole Picture," an op-ed by Kamila Hyat in the centrist 
national English daily "The News" (cir. 55,000) (05/21) 
 
"The failure on its part to deliver services to people has been a 
key factor in allowing the Taliban to rise. In schools set up in IDP 
camps, some 40 to 50 per cent of children from Swat have said their 
families indeed support the Taliban, mainly because they have 
improved infrastructure and services.  We must not forget the same 
frustrations and the same desperation exist in other places.  If we 
are to save ourselves these feelings can no longer be ignored.  The 
state needs to resurrect itself in a new role and put the needs of 
people first." 
 
"Peace in Af-Pak" an op-ed by Zafar Hilay in the centrist national 
English daily "The News" (cir. 55,000) (05/21) 
 
"Defeating the Taliban and caring for the IDPs are formidable tasks 
and when to these are added the additional tasks of good governance, 
capable leadership, the elimination of corruption and myriad other 
tasks, including a skilful handling of the economy, the burden is an 
onerous one; and far too heavy for a government, particularly one 
that is regarded as inept, inexperienced and unpopular." 
 
"politics & Policies In Washington," an op-ed by Tariq Fatemi in the 
Karachi-based center-left independent national English daily "Dawn" 
(cir. 55,000) (05/21) 
 
"There is a growing realization in Washington that it has only 
limited options to deal with the current situation in Pakistan.... 
It is clear that during the next 12 to 18 months, the advocates of 
counterinsurgency are likely to be given a freer hand to make a 
concerted effort to eliminate the Al Qaeda leadership, even if this 
means more frequent drone attacks and cross-border incursions into 
Pakistan.  But if that option fails, we can expect growing demands 
that the U.S. review its overall strategy towards Afghanistan and 
Pakistan." 
Patterson