en-us http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2012/01/16/comment/columns/why-this-army/ Comments from Why this army? http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2012/01/16/comment/columns/why-this-army/#IDComment266485108great article , bull's eye for suffering of our nation,,,analogy between America Arms industry to create war and Pak Army to create terror environment ( or portray india as threat to Pakistan ) is right on the spot ...i wish people understand it rather then being emotional for our so-called guardian Tue, 17 Jan 2012 05:47:07 +0000http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2012/01/16/comment/columns/why-this-army/#IDComment266485108 http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2012/01/16/comment/columns/why-this-army/#IDComment266473834Why do we tend to blame Army for all our woes? Has anyone ever produced any evidence to support blames. I fully agree with the writer that Army if not required be curtailed. Why the parliament does not debate it? Tue, 17 Jan 2012 05:27:30 +0000http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2012/01/16/comment/columns/why-this-army/#IDComment266473834 http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2012/01/16/comment/columns/why-this-army/#IDComment266390974Ms Rabia has taken great pains in compiling her data and proving disproportionate ratio of our defense expenditure without tackling the very basic question she raised at the start of her article.Is the army really necessary ,particularly in its current shape? Now this is a decision which only a civilian leadership can take.Unfortunately,we are caught up in a perpetual vicious cycle.Incompetent civilian setups are displaced and replaced by more incompetent military rule followed by a worse civilian misrule.So on and so forth.A directionless nation needs clarity and direction.Ms Rabia should talk about this and should not labour on the fringes of the bigger issue. Tue, 17 Jan 2012 03:09:07 +0000http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2012/01/16/comment/columns/why-this-army/#IDComment266390974 http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2012/01/16/comment/columns/why-this-army/#IDComment266571047Pak Army Zinda Baad. Tue, 17 Jan 2012 02:55:25 +0000http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2012/01/16/comment/columns/why-this-army/#IDComment266571047 http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2012/01/16/comment/columns/why-this-army/#IDComment266571043Pakistan would be better off without these politicians - the only reason this country is still here is because of the Army. Tue, 17 Jan 2012 02:54:31 +0000http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2012/01/16/comment/columns/why-this-army/#IDComment266571043 http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2012/01/16/comment/columns/why-this-army/#IDComment266369661One thing our worthy analysts keep on pursuing is the effectiveness of our army, as Ms Rabia Ahmed has deemed to go after, almost in a 'hot pursuit'. A thing which everyone has to understand, or at least try to understand, that our khakimen are not designed to counter the hyper power of American war machine but to athwart Indian hostile design, if any. Here they, army men, have been successful as we sleep every night peacefully with not fear of Indian tanks rushing in our boarders. NATO could not daunt taliban in Afghanistan as we did in Swat or SW. Tue, 17 Jan 2012 02:33:02 +0000http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2012/01/16/comment/columns/why-this-army/#IDComment266369661 http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2012/01/16/comment/columns/why-this-army/#IDComment266571039In the same context, we will be better off without ....say politicians, whole bureaucracy, even whole population as none is delivering. Tue, 17 Jan 2012 02:24:36 +0000http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2012/01/16/comment/columns/why-this-army/#IDComment266571039 http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2012/01/16/comment/columns/why-this-army/#IDComment266536272While criticizing Army, you people must read the Report of UN Ambassador ANGELINA JULIE regarding Pakistani Civil Leadership and their ELITE & LUXURIOUS LIFESTYLE using state resources (Public fund) Tue, 17 Jan 2012 01:49:25 +0000http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2012/01/16/comment/columns/why-this-army/#IDComment266536272 http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2012/01/16/comment/columns/why-this-army/#IDComment266536270whatever she said but that she was right ... we need not to have no army but this one we certainly don\'t need this ... just sucking our blood out like govt. ... have this army made any useful or worthful step in last 10 years ?? any achievements anything ..?? can anyone who criticizes this answer this that \'why does any foreign higher official visits general kiyani instead of related officials ??? and remember when we are talking abt army we don\'t consider all soldiers just those high ranked generals n commanders Tue, 17 Jan 2012 01:29:33 +0000http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2012/01/16/comment/columns/why-this-army/#IDComment266536270 http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2012/01/16/comment/columns/why-this-army/#IDComment266503602This article was purely based on blaming Pakistan Army for everything even lack of fund for education and other matters. Yes partially Army might be responsible for this .. Lets suppose Army is ..but the lady never talked about the most corrupt government in the history of Pakistan. The government which is also busy in gathering money from all possible means and ways from the general public and other resources ( IMF, World Bank, Carry Lugar Bill etc ). The government who is more interested in renovating Presidential Kitchen then putting any money in education and health sector in fact the government finished all HEC funded scholarships and awards from Education sector. And The lists on .. Today there is no gas, electricity, industries are busted.. We are saying Bye Bye to Railway and PIA .. just because of Pak Army lolx. Well Done Lady .. You\'ll become Ambassador of some where in Europe and yeah you also forgot to mention that President Zardari became owner of 6 banks and sugar mills because of Pak Army .. Grow up Lady . keep your facts straight on everyone, don\'t blame it on one party only without any authentic facts :) Tue, 17 Jan 2012 01:07:21 +0000http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2012/01/16/comment/columns/why-this-army/#IDComment266503602 http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2012/01/16/comment/columns/why-this-army/#IDComment266503598Surprised how these people try to be famous over night by criticizing unnecessary on Army, likely Asma Jahangir, Hussain Haqqani and so on..!! Tue, 17 Jan 2012 01:04:51 +0000http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2012/01/16/comment/columns/why-this-army/#IDComment266503598 http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2012/01/16/comment/columns/why-this-army/#IDComment266503595After having nuclear power, There is somehow balance of power / minimum level of detention between Pak. & India, and is the reason avoiding any possible war b/w the 2 countries Tue, 17 Jan 2012 01:02:10 +0000http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2012/01/16/comment/columns/why-this-army/#IDComment266503595 http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2012/01/16/comment/columns/why-this-army/#IDComment266503593please don\'t listen to such stupid people. hard days for country , support army Tue, 17 Jan 2012 01:01:05 +0000http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2012/01/16/comment/columns/why-this-army/#IDComment266503593 http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2012/01/16/comment/columns/why-this-army/#IDComment266503591If she\'s a journalist, she must been aware with the issue of \"Imbalance of Power\"...the main reason for Wars..!! Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:59:57 +0000http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2012/01/16/comment/columns/why-this-army/#IDComment266503591 http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2012/01/16/comment/columns/why-this-army/#IDComment266503589Didn\'t she know, we have an everlasting enemy in shape of India...we have to bear such heavy expenses for the Army to defend our position in the region...!!! Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:59:04 +0000http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2012/01/16/comment/columns/why-this-army/#IDComment266503589 http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2012/01/16/comment/columns/why-this-army/#IDComment266503587The Lady journalist blamed everything on Army, while neglecting the second side..... Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:58:00 +0000http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2012/01/16/comment/columns/why-this-army/#IDComment266503587 http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2012/01/16/comment/columns/why-this-army/#IDComment266503580In addition to taking away half the budget, the army runs several commercial and industrial enterprises under the banners of fauji foundation and bahria foundation and are still shamelessly running that marriage hall service out of PNS Mehran even after that attack. And their real state endeavours in the shape of DHAs in every city are just ridiculous. Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:49:10 +0000http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2012/01/16/comment/columns/why-this-army/#IDComment266503580 http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2012/01/16/comment/columns/why-this-army/#IDComment266503574Strongly Disagree. we the enemies like uda, israel,india yes we need this army. go and read history. Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:45:15 +0000http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2012/01/16/comment/columns/why-this-army/#IDComment266503574 http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2012/01/16/comment/columns/why-this-army/#IDComment266186085The lady I am sure is not only a non-resident but also has another passport tucked away somewhere, whether she admits to it or not is a separate issue. To start with she has her maths all wrong because of sheer ignorance. The civilian casualties will always be more in numbers in terrorist attacks as compared to conventional warfare for obvious reasons; it should therefore not put the ability of the armed forces into question; unless of course one is being paid to do it. The answer to her question as to whether these blokes in uniform are really necessary or not can be answered truthfully in peace-time by the teeming millions who were affected by floods or the earthquake. The residents of SWAT may also enlighten her somewhat.. I am sure she would be questioning the two-nation theory too and contributing towards the Aman ki Asha shindig, to doubt the requirement of this Army. It takes all kinds. Mon, 16 Jan 2012 21:43:37 +0000http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2012/01/16/comment/columns/why-this-army/#IDComment266186085 http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2012/01/16/comment/columns/why-this-army/#IDComment266093296Wow ! Some gutsy lady! I wonder whether Ms.Ahmed actually lives in Pakistan or some foreign country. After reading recently about the fate of Mr.Shahazad (?) the news reporter, I can't believe her courage in writing this article. Mon, 16 Jan 2012 19:20:52 +0000http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2012/01/16/comment/columns/why-this-army/#IDComment266093296