How long can a country like Pakistan last. Is it true that it is a failed state?
104096
pakistan is near to get the status of failed state, no democracy, no economical growth, poor living conditions, and a new addition to all that is terrorism.\n\ni hope pakistan could survive all those problmes. i would love to see pakistan as a developed state.
100572
All I know is India and Pakistan have a region between them called Jamo & Kashmir and they fight there like hell.\nSo what's the point?\nI hope they don't end up nuking each other. I really like India.
30221
The United States and Pakistan share a close, long-term partnership. The $3 billion, five-year assistance package announced by President Bush in June 2003 demonstrates our commitment to support Pakistan's efforts to strengthen security in the region, help Pakistan's participation in the war on terror, and build economic opportunities for its citizens by reducing poverty, illiteracy and the conditions in which extremism flourishes.    \n\nU.S. debt relief and development assistance for Pakistan will enhance private sector growth, economic reform and good governance.  The $200 million of Economic Support Fund assistance to Pakistan this year and $300 million of Economic Support Funds requested of the Congress for Fiscal Year 2005 target the following areas: \n\n    * At least $100 million of Economic Support Funds for Fiscal Year 2005 will go for social sector support, including university scholarships, new health, education and water projects, and training for local officials, including women councilors.   \n    * $200 million allocated in Economic Support supplemental funding will be applied to debt relief in Fiscal Year 2004.  The United States has led the effort to dramatically reduce Pakistan's official debt through Paris Club rescheduling and bilateral forgiveness.  Pakistan's debt to the United States has been cut in half - by $1.5 billion - freeing up national revenue for programs to improve the quality of life and increase the capacity of Pakistan's local governments to meet the needs of their people.  \n\nOther U.S. government assistance will strengthen education; improve maternal and child health care delivery; strengthen the legislature, local government, political parties, civil society and the independent media; and increase access to micro-credit.\n\nAt the same time, the $300 million Foreign Military Financing assistance requested for next year will strengthen Pakistan's ability to confront terrorist remnants seeking sanctuary in its border regions.  Other security assistance to Pakistan will help strengthen its law enforcement  and counter-narcotics capacities. \n\nTogether, the United States and Pakistan are dismantling the A.Q. Khan network responsible for proliferating nuclear weapons-related technologies.  We will remain vigilant in the fight against the spread of all weapons of mass destruction.   The United States is fully engaged with Pakistan on a range of important nonproliferation issues and is working with Pakistan on steps to bring its export control system in line with international standards
392748
Yes the US state department has what they call "Country Studies" that describe each country in detail--demographics, religion, income, population, weather, etc.  It is a good resource.  I would type in Pakistan Country Study on google or yahoo.  Hope this helps!
194027
Introduce this thing called "ETHICS"!!!  Since the workforce lacks good ethical practices, the society is deemed to get messed up.  One of my good friends, a professional (doing very well there) left the country due to this problem.  He thought he was making a good example, but people around him were not! \n\nAs it stands, or at least the last time I checked, Pakistan has a literacy rate of 30% only.  And that's the 30% of the population that can read an write ONLY and nothing else.  A much MUCH lower percent has made it to grade 5, and an even lower percentage has had the opportunity of higher education.  What about the 70%? They're so poor they can't even afford to learn how to read and write.  \n\nWhy is North America and Europe doing better, you ask? Well, secondary education is free, while in other countries they pay next to nothing to send their children to school.  The government needs to get their head out of going nuclear and start spending on their kids' future.  \n\nMoreover, Pakistan needs awareness... but then that comes from education as well.  The country is severely over-populated and they keep growing at a high rate.  \n\nI know too many people who hold degrees and work experiences of all sorts and have left the country because they do not see themselves progressing in the country.  \n\nPakistan has too many smart people, the problem is their abilites are not being utilized properly!  And poverty needs to be eliminated! \n\n:)
537408
Well Man! I am from Pakistan but that does not mean I have any grudge. My true assesment or spontaneous view is that because of the situation of geo-politics and ofcourse the relationship between Pakistan and India, nobody want to be a part of situation where Pakistn and India (God bless us) again in any tense situation, I mean when any country think about investment in defence sector of these two countries they have to think closely or stop thinking.\na layman view
252669
well to start with im an Indian and to tell you truely about Pakistan,i think its no different from our Country.we have the same problems of poverty,backward economy, illiteracy and corrupt politicians!and even worse dumb civilians like us asking questions here!!the world is progressing n we havent been able to move even a step ahead since 1947!!!its time to change...
687320
If you want to label Pakistan as a terrorist state, please also include the US for their support to the Mujaheddin during the Soviet occupation of Afghanistan and their support for Israel in Palestine. Please also include India for their support to East Pakistan (Bangladesh) during the 1971 crises. An irony of history is that the winning side is always the one to decide who the terrorists are. In Pakistan's case, that question has not been decided as yet so lets not get hasty with our conclusions!\n\nIf you are comparing the leadership of Pakistan with Saddam Hussain's leadership, I am sorry, but either you are trying to exaggerate an issue out of proportion or you have no idea what you are talking about. Its because of thinking like this why peace can never be achieved. Why not engage your time constructively rather than by trying (and failing miserably) to create rifts?
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To Answer Farukh...\nIndia NEVER started war with Pakistan, Pakistan attacked India\n1948 Occupied Kashmir.\n1970s Pissed off that India helped Bangladesh attain independence.\n1990s Occupied Kargil.\nWe also have\na. Democratically elected government since independence and are the only former British colony never to have Military Rule since independence.\nb. Most stable government.\nc. World's 4th biggest economy after the US, Japan and China.\nd. Secular.\nWhile Pakistan has\na. No democratically elected government.\nb. Had so many coups that its diffcult to count. Always been ruled by Military Dictatorship.\nc. Economically not that great, since it diverts 80% of its GDP towards arms and ammunications.\nd. Highly intolerent nation. For EG: Yousuf Youhanna, a good cricketer was stripped of his Vice Captainacy and was forced to convert to Islam.\nPakistani leaders are well known though.\nJinnah was responsible for thousands of deaths pre-independence because of "Direct Action"\nThe Bhutto Family is so corrupt... and so was Nawaz Sharif.\nAnd what can I say about Pervez bhai...\n\nAs for expanding territory, in the 1973 war, Indian Army had advanced upto Lahore, and if they wanted, they could have occupied it.\n\nI agree, India is not a perfect nation but it is still way better than Pakistan, and yeah... check your history first.\n\nAnd as for accepting, India was the First Country to recognize Pakistan, gave Rs. 980 million (1948 value) loan to get it started (Not repaid till date), and co-operated during the intense partition negotiation.
358127
What else? Of coures it is a country. It has a government on all levels from national to regional. It has infrastructure, it has it’s own language, it has citizens devoted to their country ready to defend it with their very lives. It has a history that goes back over 3500 years. It also has it’s own unique culture, with art, music, literature and science.\nSo how could it NOT be a country???
617202
A very nice country with an interesting culture and people, suffering badly due to the terrible dictatorship of Musharraf.\nA nation suffering under a dictator supported by the stablishment, by first world politicians and multinational corporations, all for the sake of private profit.
400647
Pakistan is Cat on the wall..\nIt has a desire to develop its country to hi fi with the help of US \nBut also need to manage those old islam culture and big shots of some groups who operating most Madderassas..\nAnd most maderassas already became a b-school for some terror organisations...\n\nWith this kind of people, its very difficult to grow..\nEither follow US or your own Maderassas..\n\nBut i pity about people of pakistan..\nthey r the people suffering economically with each decision of the dictatorship..\n\nif they can reduce the tension in indian border areas by controlling terror groups.. they can save a lump sum on defence expenses and can use it for development purposes...\n\nbut certainly Pakistan is not a terrorist country..\n\nA country which is not able to pick among choices...
1057437
No.It would collapse.The country was so locked down for so long it is going to take some time for them all to figure out how to get along without killing each other.
628374
Ofcourse.We are trying our best.Pakistan has to take the step now.
126165
No I think its the other way around....India has been for the most part good to the united states... Pakistan is just friends... we do alot of traiding with.
68166
Here's the true history of Kashmir.\n\nBefore India and Pakistan gained independence all the lands were small states controlled by various kings. Before independence each king had the right to choose one of three options.\n1)Become part of India\n2)Become part of Pakistan\n3)Remain independent\n\nThe decision was typically made based on location of each state and religious majority. So if a state was predominantly Hindu it became part of India and if the majority was Muslim it became a part of Pakistan.\n\nThe problem with Kashmir was that the majority of the people were Muslim but the leaders were Hindu. In addition, Kashmir lays right in the middle of India and Pakistan. Intially they were considering becoming part of Pakistan but while they were still independent and about to make the final decision, small factions of Muslim miltants (aided by Pakistan) attacked the Kashmiri borders. Not wanting to be forcefully taken, Kashmiri leaders asked for aid from India. Yet India couldn't go into Kashmir because they'd be invading neutral territory. So in order to allow India to assist, Kashmir agreed to become part of India. India went into Kashmir and secured most of the major areas in Kashmir.\n\nAfter the small war, India promised to hold elections in the future to let the people of Kashmir decide if they wanted to be part of India or Pakistan... only after all militants had left Kashmir.\n\nSo today, militants continue to spordically attack villages in Kashmir hoping for the predominantly Muslim state to become part of Pakistan. Pakistan and many Muslims in Kashmir want those free elections to be held. India responds by saying that the militants have never left Kashmir and therefore they won't hold any elections until that happens.\n\nSo which side do you think is right? Seems like they both have valid points... and it seems like there's no good solution in sight.
703699
My own opinion is that I have met and worked with people from Pakistan and they are just as fine and hard working as anyone else.  However, there are many in that nation that have been seduced by radicalism.  Unfortuantely this makes them less than friendly to the west and it;s values.