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TAGS: KMDR, KPAO, OIIP. OPRC, PGOV, PREL, PK
SUBJECT: PAI(ISTAI{ MEDIA REACTION: JUNE 25, ZOLO
Summary: The Foreign Secretary-level Pakistan-India talks I
President Obama's dismissal of General Stanley McChrystal, and the
British Foreign Minister's recent visit to IsJ-amabad dominated the
editorial. themes on Friday. In its article titled, "Institutions
above individuals," "The Nerls" said that "The U.S. military, despite
its strength and size, has through time developed sufficient
maturity to keep itself al-oof from affairs of government and to
accept decisions made by presidents." "The Nation" in its comment,
"The faII of a General ," noted that'rMcChrystal's exit, no doubt
estalclishes civilian control over the military - a funda.mental
principle of democratic set-ups - but, as the General has supporters
both in the armed forces and civilian institutions, like for

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RE_VIIW AUIIIORITY: ARCHIE M BOLSTtr'p
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instancef eone;ress, it is not going to be smooth sailing for the
Presiclent." A prominent eolumnist for "The News," Shafqat l"ta,hmood.,LINCLASSIFIED
presentinst a d.ifferent perspectj-ve in his op-ed "McChrysta1's
sacking and Afghan endgail€, " wrote that 'rMore than the notion of
estalrlishing civilian suprenracyf it was important for the first
black president in U.S. history to assert his authority over the
military." In the editorial- "The runaway general," the "Business
Reeorder" commented that "much before President Obama fired his
g'eneral his a&ninistra.tion had come under intense pressure for its
highly controversia.J. a.nd inadequate review of its Af-Pak poIicy."
Reports and photographs of Arnbassador Holbrooke's visit to the tok
Virsa FoIk Heritage Museum, and his meeting with Chief of Army Staff
General Kayani to "take him into confidence on General McChrystal's
dismissal" received extensive coverage. Newspapers also reported
that Vice President Joe Biden ca].].ed PresidenL Zardari to reaffirm
U.S conrnitment to a. democratic Pakistan. Both electronic and print
media downplayed reports that the U.S. Senate a.pproved tough new
unilateral sanctions aimed at squeezing' Iran's energ'y and banking
sectors, which could also hurt companies from other countries doing
business with Tehran. The Pakistan Foreign Office's c,omments that
the U.S. sanctions ag'ainst lran "wi1l not affect [the] Pakistan-Iran
gas pipeline project" T{ere also reported. There were several
reports that the United States and Pakistan held a Strateglic
Dialogrre working g'roup meeting' on rromen's empowerment led on the
U.S. side by Ambassador-at-targ'e for Women's Issues, Melanne
Verveer. Media also reported that Admiral- Mike Mullen will visit
Afghanistan and Pakistan "to reassure leaders in the region that
Washing'ton's strategy [wi11] not be affected by McChrystal's
departure. " End Summary.

Editorials /Op-eds

1. Editorial: Institutions Above Individuals, an editorial in the

popuJ-ist, often sensational national English daily "The News" (cir.
s5 , 0o0l (06 / 251

"The dismissal of a top-ranking general by the U.S. President may be

an unusual event, but, as President Obama has said, the tough
decision, taken at a vital. point in the nine-year war in
Afghanistan, drives home the importance of institutions and the fact
that they are more important than individua1s.... The U.S. military,
despite its strength and size, has through time developed sufficient
maturity to keep itself al-oof from affairs of government and to
accept decisions made by Presidents. This has a long'background of
institution-building, with the dismissal of General Douglas Mc,Arthur
in the 1950s too resulting in no disruption in U.S. affairs; there
was no coup d'etat, no warning statements from the men in uniform.

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The trad.ition of civilian authority held firm-. . . The wider impact
of the change in comma.nd in Afghanistan is yet not known. Pakistan LINTCLASSIFIED
wilJ- be watching events to its west attentively, given that
developments in Afghanistan have a direct impact on the war against'
militanc,y at home. OnIy time will tell if there is to be any e,hange
and. the nature of this if one does indeed occur."

2. Editorial: The FaIl Of A General, an editorial. in the

center-right national English daiJ.y "The Nation" (cir. 20,O00l
(o6 / 251

"If the top commander in a theatre of war entertains disparaging

views of the civilian bosses, there would be a disconnect between
the two in this vital matter. McChrystal's exit, no doubt
establishes civilian eontrol over the military - a fundamental-
principle of democratic set-ups - but, as the General has supporters
both in the armed forces and civilian institutions, like for
instanc,e, Congress, it is not going to be smooth sailing for the
President. llowever, with President Obama asserting, "it is a ehange
in personneJ-, but it is not a change in policy", one should not
expect a mueh more different outcome of the war when General David
Petraeus takes over... - Did the realization that the war efforts
have come up against a dead-end cause McGhrystal frustration and
also lead him to adopt this questionable attitude?"
3. Opinion: McChrystal's Sacking And Afghan Endgame, an op-ed by
Shafqat Mahmood in the populist, often sensational national English
dail.y "The News" (cir. 55,0001 (06/251
"More than the notion of establishing civilian suprenracy, it was
important for the first black president in U.S. history to assert
his authority over the miJ-itary.... PeopJ-e J-ike McChrystal argued
that to make the Tal.iban amenable to negotiations, they have to be
put under pressure. This view prevailed despite opposition. Henee,
the troop surge and the operation in llelmand and another in the
works for Kandahar. The first operation has been unsuccegsful and
the second will fare no better. The Taliban will perhaps negotiate
but on their own terms. The demand on Pakistan is strange. On the
one hand, sre are being asked to launch a military operation against
the Taliban in North Waziristan and apprehend them in other plac,es
if they are here. A:rd, on the other, there is a desire for us to
faciJ.itate dialogue with them. Thus, they are asking us to attack
those who they want us to help become friends with. These and other
c,ontradictions will play themselves out in the next two years. Since
it is in the vital interest of Pakistan to have a friendly
Afgha.nistan, we will have to broaden our links to all the Afghan
people. The Americans wilJ. leave but we have to live here. It is
best to start building bridges with everyone. "

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4. Editorial: The Runaway General, an editorial in the country's
premier business newspaper, "Business Reqorder" (cir. 25,000)
(o6 / 251 LINCLASSIFIED
"Much before President Obama fired his general his administration
had come under intense pressure for its highly controversial and
inadequate revierr of its Af-Pak poJ.icy. It was criticized for its
failure to deal with the basic question of United States' greater
involvement in the region and never told its public the truth about
its potential. costs. The mainstream media. in the U.S. has already
come under scathing, criticism for it a11egedLy failed the country in
not subjecting administration policy to persistent scrutiny. After
the Rolling Stone story headlined 'The Runawa.y General.r was flashed
on the net days before the mag:azine's publication Obama faced a
difficult choiee.... Tdith Petraeus in c,ormnand, there is a likelihood
of the US army staying J-ong'er in Afghanistan than planned. "
5. Editorial: Possible Fallout Of McChrystal's Ouster, an editorial
in the fslamabad-based rightist English daily "Pakistan Observer"
(cir. 5,000) (06/25)
"There was no way out for President Obama but to fire General
McChrystal a.fter his scathing rema.rks about adninistration
officials. There were plenty in Washington calling for McChrystal's
head for his insubordination and contempt that laid bare personal
and policy divisions within the upper echelons of those responsible
for running the war.... Before his downfall Gen. McChrystal had been
uncomfortable and repeatedly stated that his hands were tied.
Concerns about friction within the U.S. military-poJ-itical system
over Afghanistan were reinforced by the article, in which American
troops expressed a J.ack of eonfidence in the strategy. McChrystal's
departure would pave the way for a full review of the strategy which
is being increasingl-y attacked by policy experts as unworkalcle and
there could be fallout for the reg:ion including Pakistan because of
controversies and differing views in Washington between the
Administration and the military over handling of the Afghan $/ar."
6. Editorial: McChrystal's Ouster, an ectitorial in the Lahore-based
liberal. English daity "The Post" {cir. 5,0001 lA6/251
"This was not the first time a top military conrnander is fired by
the U.S. President on such irresponsible behavior. This is the
reason the U.S. is one of the to,p democracies of the world where
final. say on policymaking is of democratica.1ly eleeted. lea.ders and
no military coilrmander can challenge the constitutional chain of
command. Especially. an officer of sueh a high stature like Gen.
McChrystal cannot issue derogatory statements alcout his
c,ommander-in-chief that is against military ethics and undermines
the supremacy of civilian controJ. over miIitary.... The ouster of
Gen. McChrystal will certainJ-y change the direetion and strategy of

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Afghan war. No doubt, Gen. David H. Petraeus is the best option to
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repJ-ace him. "

7. Editorial: Conma.nder's Sacking: U.S. Must AIso Chang,e PoJ.icy, an

editorial. in the leading mass circulation populist, often
sensational Urdu daily "ilang:" (cir. 300,OOOl (06/251
"The disnrissal of ISAF Commander, Genera1 Stanley McChrystal,
exposed the sta.rk reality that differences are growing'between the
eivilian and miLitary leaderships in Washington. fhe criticism of
the former U.S. top soldier in Afg'hanistan cannot be ruled out a.t
its face-vaIue. It is now established. that the sha.rp rise in the
killing of the troops, during the 3.ast few days, has caused
frustration in the American society. It cannot be denied that the
Obama Administration has failed to initiate the rehabilitation and
reconstruetion of the war-affected areas which alienated the Afghan
people from the Washington's strateg'y. fn this context, it can be
argued that the cha.nge of military conunand cannot, a.nd should not,
be seen in isolation. This issue is linked to various hidden as well
as obvious mechanizations. "
8. Editorial: Gen. Mcchrystal's Removal: An Example In Discipline,
an editorial in the second-Iarg'est, nationalist Urdu daily
"Nawa-i-Wa.qt" (cir. 150,000) (06/251
"American President's sacking: of GeneraL McChrystal is a great
example of great discipline. Discipline is pivotal in the progress
of nations and soeieties. -.. If General Pervez Musha.rraf had not
vioJ-ated the military discipJ.ine by overthrowing the democratic
government than Pakistan might have been saved from the U.S. war on
terrorism. t' (English version not available online)
9. Editorial: Mecrystal's Removal And The War Against Terror, an
editorial in liberal- Urdu daity "Express" (cir. 25,000) (06/251
"American Vice President Joe Biden's pone to take Prime Minister
Gilani into confidence on General McChrystal- removal and Holbrook's
meeting with the President show that the development would not have
negative impact on Pak-U.S. relations. It shows that Pak-U.S.
cooperation wilJ. continue and will increase."
10. Editorial: American General's Removal And Democratic Stability,
an editorial in the center-right Urdu daily "Pakistan" (cir. 10,000)
(o6 / 25'
"According to polj-tical. observers, President Obama's this decision
will strengthen democratic discipline and values the world over."
1-L Editorial: String of U.S. Promises, an editorial- in the

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Peshawar-based Urdu-languag'e dai-Iy "Mashriq" (cir. 55,000) (06/251

'rrhe u.s. wooing: of rndia, and. ignoring Pakistan despite our UNCLASSIFIED
front-line state roJ.e in the war against terrorism, is a cJ-ear
demonstration of the fact that the Washington-fslamabad ties are
plagrred by the mutual trust-deficit. A11 of the eommitments the U.S.
made to Pakistan to help the latter in improving its economy and
resolving its acute energy crisis have turned out to be a bait aimed
at luring us to fight the anti-America extremists and terrorists. We
think that the time has come for the U.S. to fulfilJ. its promises
and take some tangible steps to help Pakistan to get of the
financial constra.ints it is facing today and which are, ironic,al.ly,
the fruits of IsJ-amabad's participation in the war against
terrorism- "
L2. Editorial: Hagueis positive Signals, an editorial in the
center-right national English daily "The Nat'ion" (cir. 20,000)
(o6 / 251

"Whether it was simply a case of the U.S. and U.K. playing 'bad cop,
good cop' with Pakistan, and giving the benefit of the doubt to the
new Conservative-led eoalition British government, the British
Forei-gn Secretary, William Hague's visit to IslamaJcad vras a
refreshing and welcome one.... Hague's commendation of Pakistan's
sacrifices in the war against terror was also a welc,ome change from
the harangare reserved for IsJ.amabad by U.S. officials."
13. Editorial: A New Broom, an editorial in the populist, often
sensational national English daily "The News" (cir. 55,0001 106/251

"Perhaps the first thing to note is that Mr. Hague does not appear
to be slavishly folJ-owing an American Iine, this being most obvious
in his remarks about the lran-Pakistan gas pipeline. lle said that it
rras up to us to decide on our commitment to the project despite the
threat of UN sanctions against Iran - which may be read as a nod in
the direstion of the respecting'-of -sovereig:nty debate. "
L4. Editorial: China's Announce$lent Of Building A Nuclear Power
Plant In Pakistan: Getting Rid Of This War Of U.S. Interests Would
Be To Our Benefit, an editorial- in the second-largest, nationalist
Urdu daily "Nawa-i-Waqt" (cir. 150,000| {06/251
"China has announced to build a 650 MW nuclear power plant in
Pakistan's Punjab province despite the reservations expressed by
America and fndia. Making the announcement at Nuclear Supply
Group's meeting in New Zea,land China took the stand that America
itself entered into a similar deal with India.... Apart from having'
a nuclea.r deal with America, India has made such deals with France,

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Britain, Canada. and Israel..,. Pakistan should demonstrate courag,e
Iike China and should openly side with it while getting rid of the
war of Arnerican interests." LINCLASSIFItrD
15. Editorial: A Care1ess Move, a.n editorial- in the center-right
national English da.ily "The Nation" (cir. 20,000) (06/25)
"Gary Faulkner, the man on a mission to slay Osama Bin Laden,
arrested by Pakistani authorities from the Northern Areas, ha.s been
released and is on his way back to the U.S.... Given the fact that
he was found to be in possession of sophisticated equipment
incJ-uding night vision goggles, it is hard to rule out the
possibility of a greater game invoJ-ving U.S. ageneies. He should
have been quizzed further and not repatriated in this carel-ess
manner. Moreover, the tests have revealed that Mr. Faulkner is not
insane, as was initial.ly believed, and sinee a sane man would not,
acting on his own/ be undertaking such an outlandish venture as
searching for Bin Laden to kiII him, there is every reason to
believe that this might be another example of US cloak and dagger
g'ames on Pakistan's soil . "

16, Opinion: You Can't KilI Your Way Out Of Here/ an op-edby
Muzaffar Iqbal in the populist, often sensational- national English
daily "The News" (c,ir. 55,000) (06/251
"It is not just 'The Runaway General,'Michael Hastings' article in
Rolling Stone which Led to the sacking of General Stanley
McChrystal, that reminds one of Conrad's Heart of Darkness, it is
the whole sordid affair of American ag'g:ression in Afghanistan. f t is
like the unJ-eashing of thousands of men and women on a popuJ-ace
which appears to them not as human beings, but as "shirts" and
"skins"; and they are there 'to ki]-l the shirts.' Such is the venom
of this assault on the poorest country of the worJ.d; such is the
inhumanity built into the American war machine and the army that is
now stranded in the deserts of Afghanistan without a cJ.ue aJrout how
it would return home.... What the Rollingi Stone articJ-e has done is
simple: it has unearthed, once more time, the darkest side of
American leadership, both political- and civilian. It has
simultaneously shown ho+r 1ow human beings can sink when they are cut
off from anything higher than their own ego and self-perceptions. "
L7. Opinion: Ieng'thening' Shadows In Afghanistan, an op-ed by Ayaz
Amir in the populist, often sensational national Eng:lish daily "The
News"

"Central to Pakistan's present international standing is Americars

war in Afg'hanistan. The attention showered on u.s, the incessant
American visits to which we are subjected -- some of which we could
well do without -- the obsession in the American media about the
solrrces of extremism in Pakistan, all flow from this conflict. Tdhen

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Americ,an forces pulI out from Afghanistan, as they will one day, the
regiona.l landscape wilJ. become considerably less interesting. ttre (JJTJILASSIFIED
number of international visits will decline. Our pleas for economic
he1p wi1-l fall on less receptive ears. The worJ.d wilJ- move on. And
probably the air will fiLl once again with cries of betrayal, The
so-called American 'surge' in Afghanistan, accompanied by talk of
reversing the Tal.ilcan tide and negot,iating from a position of
strength, is akin to a gambler's J-ast throw of the dice. This is the
last reinforcenrent of the American war effort. If it works and
produces some dividends, fine. Even then the g'oaI will be not a
fresh re-conquest but a decent exit. If it doesn't work, as much of
the current evidence suggests it won't, calls for getting out of
Afghanistan get louder. Thus, whic,hever way one looks at it,
wiJ.J.
and whether it takes a year or some more, this is the end-rrun of the
Afghan war. The winding down may be extended, but it will be a
winding down aJ.J. the sErme. The American frustration is almost
palpable. Gen Stanley McChrystal-'s sacking on account of his
ung:ua.rded comments only adds to the imtrrression of a vrar effort on
the skids. "
18. Opinion: The Endg:ame Begins, an op-ed by M.A. Niazi in the
center-right national EngJ.ish daily "The Na.tion" (cir. 20,000)
(o6 / 251

"As the U.S. prepa.res for its retreat from Afg'hanista.n, it still
prepares to secure its interests. However, Pakistan is crucial to
its efforts, and the belief that it has a political surrog'ate in
India in the reg'ion wiJ-l sustain it. However, with the U.S.
departure, it can be e:rpected to exert more pressure on both
Pakista.n and India, not less. ff Pakistan sees its own interests as
more important than the United States' , it will ac,t in adva.nce to
deJ.ink itself from the U.S., and work for those interests. The
policy of the country must not only reflect the interests of the
country, but the wishes of the people, who do not want to be subject
to any domination, particularly not American."
19. Opinion: Unexplored Dimensions Of Narco-Terrorism, an op-ed by
Huzaima Bukhari And Dr. Ikramul Haq in the country's premier
business newspaper, "Business Recorder" (cir. 25,000! IOG/251
"There are debates inside the U.S. and eJ-sewhere, pinpointing the
erosion of civil liberties on a massive sca1e in the name of
defending the Frontiers of Freedom. Terrorism surfaced as a reaction
towards girowing 'fascism' on the part of certain states is a human
problem, which needs to be understood. The anal-ysis of charaeter
structure of a man is at the core of understanding the rising'
phenomena of fascism, fanaticism, fundamentalism and terrorism
lwhich includes state terrorism]. The economic imbalances within a
soeiety and from gIoba1 perspective, revival. of religious movements

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(primarily a camoufrage to manifest certain politicar aims) and. UNCLASSIr'Ih'l)
irnposi.tion of wiLl of the mighty on the wea.k have all given rise to
what eulminated in the shape of 9/LL in 20OL and events thereafter,
which ha.ve ereated world-wide turmoil. and reign of fear. Behind this
traiJ. of terrorism is dirty business - drug trade, human
tra.fficking, smuggling, kidnapping: for ransom, arrns trade and all
other activities relating to organized crime.... If we want to
change this situation drastical.J-y, a balance has to be struck
between the powerfuJ. and the powerJ-ess. If a J.arg'e segment of the
world lives in a state of powerlessness, Lhe powerful wilJ. always
remain the target of hatred and attack. "
TOP STORIES

20. Holbrooke Visits'Lok Virsa - "Dai1y Times," "Daml," " The

News, " t'Pakistan Observer, " "The Nation, " "The Post" (06/251

"U.S. Special. Representative for Pakistan and Afghanistan Ffichard

Ilolbrooke and his entourage paid a visit to Lok Virsa., Islamabad on
Thursday. Mr. Holbrooke was taken around various three dimensional
c,ultural displays in the museumf which depicted the living cu1tural
traditions and lifestyles of the people of Pakistan. Mr. Holbrooke
was impressed with the.cultural d.ioramas in the museum, and took
keen interest in the display of'TruckArt' and described it as'Art
on Wheels.' The members of his entourage were also amazed with the
quality of dispJ.ays inside the museum. tr

2L. Pakistan Must Tighten Afghan Border Control, Says llolbrooke

"Daily Times," "The News" IOG/251
"U.S. Specia.l Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistari Richard
Holbrooke ealled on Chief of the Arrny Staff General Ashfaq Kayani on
Thursday, and expressed his concerns over Pak-Afghan border
security, seeking a tighter grip from Pakistan's border security
forces, diplomatic sourees toJ-d 'Daily Times.' According to an ISPR
press release, the U.S. envoy remained with the army chief for some
time and discussed matters of mutual interest, including the
imposition of stricter security measures on the border between
Afghanistan and Pakistan to speed up the operation against the J.oc,al-
Taliban. "
22. Biden Ca11s Zardari, Discuss Bilatera1 fssues - "Dasm,"
"Dai1y Times," "The Nation" (06/251
"U.S. Vice President iloe Biden Thursday night cal.Ied President Asif
AIi Zardari on telephone and discussed various issues with him.
Issues relating to Pakistan-U.S. bilateral relations, Pakistan's
fight against militancy and reg'ionaI situation came under discussion
during the conversation. Biden reiterated the commitment of the U.S.

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governmentfor stability and democraey in Pakistan. "LII\{CLASSIFIED
23. U.S. Senate Approves Iran Curbs - "Dawn" (A6/251
"The U.S. Senate on Thursday approved tough new unilateral sanctions
aimed at squeezing Iranrs energ'y and banking sectors, whieh c,ou1d
also hurt companies from other countries doing business with
Tehran. tt
24. Gas Project To Be Completed In 2OL4: FO " Daily Times , " "The
News" t06 / ZS1

"Foreign Office spokesman Abdul Basit has c,larified that the United
Statesr sa.nc,tions against Iran will not affect the Pakistan-Iran gas
pipeline project. 'We.will start the project as soon as possible to
overcome the energy crisis which is being faced by Pakistan,' he
said in a telephonic tal.k on state-r'uln television. Basit said that
the government was doing its best to compl.ete this project in
20L4 . "

25. Pakistan, U.S. Discuss Women Enpowerment - "The News" 106/251

"Pakistan and the United States on Thursday held strategic dial.ogue

on women empowerment, which focused on vroments deveJ.opment and
activities. Addressinlt a joint press conference, Speeial Assistant
to the Prime Minister on Soeia1 Sector Shahnaz Wazir Ali and
Ambassador-at-Larg'e for Globa1 Women's Issues Melane Verveer said
the dialogue remained productive in which issues of women
empowerment, health, education, and economic growth were discussed
in detail. "
26 . MuJ.len Coming: To Exp1ain Change Of Command ttDawh tt ttDaily
,
Times" {06 /251

"U.S. military ehief A&niral Mike Mu1len leaves Washington on

Thursday evening for a visit to Afghanistan and Pakistan to explain
the new chang'e of conunand in
Kabul to leaders of the region. U.S.
official sources told 'Dawn' that the admiral was already schedul-ed
to visit Islamabad to attend a ceremony to mark the handing over of
F-16 fighter jets to Pakistan."
2'l . No Chang'e f n Afghan Policy: Obama "The News" (06/251
"Presid.ent Barack Obama said on Thursday that the United States
wouI.d nc>t 'miss a beat' in Af ghanistan after he f ired the top tf . S .
war commander I and insisted there would be no change in war trrolicy. "

28 Top U. S Military Official Warns Of Afghan ChalJ-eng:es - "Dai1y

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Times" {06 /261 T]NCLASSIF'IED
"The U.S. military's top offieer on Thursday said he fu1ly supported
the decision to repJ-ace the disgraced conunander in Afghanistan and
cautioned that the months ahead would be very challeng:ing. Admiral
Mike Mullen, Chairma.n of the,foint Chiefs of Staff, said the Afghan
war strategy would remain unchang'ed with Central Conrnand chief David
Petraetrs replacing General- Stanley l4cChrystal in Afghanistan."
29. U.S. Afghan Envoy Confident Of Rapport With Petraeus ttDawntt
(o6 / 251

"The U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan pledged on Thursday to move

forward in a unified mission with Gen. David Petraeus after the
ouster of Gen. Stanley McChrystal as the top commander in the war.
'The United States cannot allow diversions to prevent us from
earrying out our mission with unity of purpose,' Eikenberry said in
a speech to Afghan journalists. 'Our President felt that, a change
was needed to maintain that unity of purpose and so he made that
change. He told us that it is ti:ne for us to come together and
that's what we are going to do.'"
30. Afghans Do Not Expect Change From U.S. Shake-Up " DaiIy
Times" rc6/261
"Afghanistan expressed regret on Thursday at the removal of the U.S.
Commander credited with reducing civilian ca.sualties in the war
against the Tal.iban but said it did not expect the shake-up to bring
strategic changes, said General Zaher Azimi, a spokesman for the
Afghan Defence Ministry. "

31. Mc,Chrystal'g Removal A Blow To Ka.ndahar Op - "The Nation"

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"The removal of U.S. General McChrystal and the subsequent change of

command in the NATO-Ied ISAI' efforts seeking peace and stability,
partieularly in Afgha.nistan, have met serious blow, thus giving rise
to the fear that U.S, and its nestern alJ-ies are likeIy to fail to
real-ize the objectives of the eight years long war aga.inst terror.
Background discussions and interviews with diplomats, political
analysts and sesurity experts revealed that dramatic developments
would have far-reaching military and political c,onsequences on the
U.S.-led international war against terror."
32 . Petraeus A Tough Chi€f , Say U. S . Troops In Afghanistan
"Daily Times" (06l26l
" LJ .S . soldiers stationed in Kandahar look forward to serving under
their new comfira.nder, General David Petraeus I describing him as a

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tough leader capable of winning the war. Although some were
surprised by President Barack Obama's decision to relieve General
stanley Mechrystal. " UNCLASSIFIED
33. Midwives Get Kits For Clinics - Timesr" "Darrnr" "The
tt ttPakistan Observer , t' ttThe Post , " "DaiJ.y
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"Pakistan Initiative for Mothers and Newborns (PAIMAN) in

collaboration with the USAID distributed equipment among'community
midwives (CMWs) of District Rawalpindi and Jhelum at a J-ocal hotel
in Isla.malcad on Thursday in a bid to enable them to start their own
practices in their respective conrmunities. U.S. Ambassador-at-Large
for Globa]- Women's Issues Melanne Verveer, DH llealth Dr. Abdul
Rasheed,Juma, PAII"IAII Chief Executive Dr. Nabeela AIi and a large
number of CMWs participated in the event,"
34. Pak-U.S. Strategic Dialogue - $40 Million AJ-J-ocated For Gender
Equity Program - "The Nation" (06/251
"The first official d.ialogue between the U.S. and. Pakistan focusing'
on women's development.and empowerment was held in fslamabad on
Thursday vrherein $40 million were allocated for gender equity
program for the assistance of vioJ.ence victims- Ambassador-at-Large
for G1obal Women's Issues, Melane Verveer, and Special Assistant to
the Prime Minister on Social Sector Shahnaz Wazir AIi, jointly
chaired the dialogue on women emporrerment."
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