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09NEWDELHI519
2009-03-19 09:32:00
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Embassy New Delhi
Cable title:
MEDIA REACTION: PAKISTAN; NEW DELHI.
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UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 02 NEW DELHI 000519
SIPDIS
STATE FOR NP, AC, PM
STATE FOR INR/MR
STATE FOR SCA/INS, PM/CBM, PM/PRO
STATE FOR SCA/PPD, PA/RRU
STATE FOR AID/APRE-A
USDOC FOR 4530/IEP/ANESA/OSA FOR BILL MURPHY
E.O. 12958:N/A
TAGS: KMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
SUBJECT: MEDIA REACTION: PAKISTAN; NEW DELHI.
This countrywide cable reports on relevant media
reaction/opinion from India's large non-English press.
The Mission reports on English-language media via email
through the daily "Early Edition" summary.
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PAKISTAN
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UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 02 NEW DELHI 000519
SIPDIS
STATE FOR NP, AC, PM
STATE FOR INR/MR
STATE FOR SCA/INS, PM/CBM, PM/PRO
STATE FOR SCA/PPD, PA/RRU
STATE FOR AID/APRE-A
USDOC FOR 4530/IEP/ANESA/OSA FOR BILL MURPHY
E.O. 12958:N/A
TAGS: KMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
SUBJECT: MEDIA REACTION: PAKISTAN; NEW DELHI.
This countrywide cable reports on relevant media
reaction/opinion from India's large non-English press.
The Mission reports on English-language media via email
through the daily "Early Edition" summary.
--------------
PAKISTAN
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1. "ENCOURAGING SIGNS OF DEMOCRACY," op-ed in the March
18 right-of-center DAINIK JAGRAN Hindi daily by former
diplomat and parliamentarian Kuldip Nayar: "That America
is behind the Pakistan ARMY is no secret. Washington has
been cajoling, influencing and forcing Islamabad for the
last 50 years to adopt a particular policy. It has been
an indirect rule without responsibility. America finds it
easier dealing with dictators than parliamentarians.
However, the people in Pakistan are awakened this time.
Why allow America to impose its will on them? If ever the
story of Pakistan's troubles is written, Washington's
support to the perpetrators of coups would figure
prominently. Washington's proposal to contact 'moderate'
Taliban is misplaced. Moderate or extremist, they are
terrorists and they need to be eliminated."
2. "PAKISTAN IN A VORTEX," editorial in the March 17
centrist NAVBHARAT TIMES Hindi daily: "The truce between
President Zardari and Nawaz Sharif is fragile. Sharif may
claim the elections held during the Musharraf regime were
unconstitutional, which would mean throwing out Zardari.
At the same time, reinstated judge Iftkhar Chaudhry can
re-open the corruption cases against Zardari. The ARMY
and the U.S. will not be happy with Chaudhry's return,
because he can resume investigations into the missing
persons' matter. Most are people the Pakistani security
forces handed over to the U.S. for suspected Al-Qaida
links."
3. "PAKISTAN CRISIS DEEPENS," editorial in the March 16
Cuttuck Oriya daily SAMAJA. "Both President Zardari and
Prime Minister Gilani have failed to provide a sound
administration in Pakistan... Nawaz Sharif cannot do much
either, because he will not get U.S. or U.K. support.
Even the ARMY cannot restore stability. Pakistan's
economy is badly effected and cannot thrive without
foreign help. America, therefore, is trying to find a
workable solution that keeps Zardari and Gilani at the
helm, but Zardari is facing a challenge from Sharif."
4. "DEMOCRATIC PROCESS IN PAKISTAN", editorial in the
March 18 right-of-center Urdu daily SIASAT: "An obstinate
Zardari pushed Pakistan into chaos. It is a stroke of
good luck that Pakistan is saved. The Zardari government
wants to implement the same policies as Musharraf, who
tried to strangle journalism, democracy and justice.
Zardari banned Geo TV, and tried to dictate terms. The
reinstatement of Justice Chaudhary is a victory for the
Pakistani people, and this new era is a boon for India."
6. "INDIA'S OPTIONS: PAKISTAN OR TALIBAN" op-ed article
by columnist Sunil Purohit in the March 19 right-of-
center Marathi daily SAAMNA. "India cannot be a mute
NEW DELHI 00000519 002 OF 002
spectator to the developments in Pakistan, because they
have serious implications for India. A military takeover
is feared, and India cannot ignore the fact that Pakistan
has nuclear arms. India will have to consider sending a
peacekeeping force to Pakistan sometime soon."
WHITE
SIPDIS
STATE FOR NP, AC, PM
STATE FOR INR/MR
STATE FOR SCA/INS, PM/CBM, PM/PRO
STATE FOR SCA/PPD, PA/RRU
STATE FOR AID/APRE-A
USDOC FOR 4530/IEP/ANESA/OSA FOR BILL MURPHY
E.O. 12958:N/A
TAGS: KMDR KPAO PGOV PREL IN
SUBJECT: MEDIA REACTION: PAKISTAN; NEW DELHI.
This countrywide cable reports on relevant media
reaction/opinion from India's large non-English press.
The Mission reports on English-language media via email
through the daily "Early Edition" summary.
--------------
PAKISTAN
--------------
1. "ENCOURAGING SIGNS OF DEMOCRACY," op-ed in the March
18 right-of-center DAINIK JAGRAN Hindi daily by former
diplomat and parliamentarian Kuldip Nayar: "That America
is behind the Pakistan ARMY is no secret. Washington has
been cajoling, influencing and forcing Islamabad for the
last 50 years to adopt a particular policy. It has been
an indirect rule without responsibility. America finds it
easier dealing with dictators than parliamentarians.
However, the people in Pakistan are awakened this time.
Why allow America to impose its will on them? If ever the
story of Pakistan's troubles is written, Washington's
support to the perpetrators of coups would figure
prominently. Washington's proposal to contact 'moderate'
Taliban is misplaced. Moderate or extremist, they are
terrorists and they need to be eliminated."
2. "PAKISTAN IN A VORTEX," editorial in the March 17
centrist NAVBHARAT TIMES Hindi daily: "The truce between
President Zardari and Nawaz Sharif is fragile. Sharif may
claim the elections held during the Musharraf regime were
unconstitutional, which would mean throwing out Zardari.
At the same time, reinstated judge Iftkhar Chaudhry can
re-open the corruption cases against Zardari. The ARMY
and the U.S. will not be happy with Chaudhry's return,
because he can resume investigations into the missing
persons' matter. Most are people the Pakistani security
forces handed over to the U.S. for suspected Al-Qaida
links."
3. "PAKISTAN CRISIS DEEPENS," editorial in the March 16
Cuttuck Oriya daily SAMAJA. "Both President Zardari and
Prime Minister Gilani have failed to provide a sound
administration in Pakistan... Nawaz Sharif cannot do much
either, because he will not get U.S. or U.K. support.
Even the ARMY cannot restore stability. Pakistan's
economy is badly effected and cannot thrive without
foreign help. America, therefore, is trying to find a
workable solution that keeps Zardari and Gilani at the
helm, but Zardari is facing a challenge from Sharif."
4. "DEMOCRATIC PROCESS IN PAKISTAN", editorial in the
March 18 right-of-center Urdu daily SIASAT: "An obstinate
Zardari pushed Pakistan into chaos. It is a stroke of
good luck that Pakistan is saved. The Zardari government
wants to implement the same policies as Musharraf, who
tried to strangle journalism, democracy and justice.
Zardari banned Geo TV, and tried to dictate terms. The
reinstatement of Justice Chaudhary is a victory for the
Pakistani people, and this new era is a boon for India."
6. "INDIA'S OPTIONS: PAKISTAN OR TALIBAN" op-ed article
by columnist Sunil Purohit in the March 19 right-of-
center Marathi daily SAAMNA. "India cannot be a mute
NEW DELHI 00000519 002 OF 002
spectator to the developments in Pakistan, because they
have serious implications for India. A military takeover
is feared, and India cannot ignore the fact that Pakistan
has nuclear arms. India will have to consider sending a
peacekeeping force to Pakistan sometime soon."
WHITE