Ashfaq Kayani Speaks: Peace Through Strength

Wednesday, August 13th, 2008
By Arif Rafiq
Posted in Ashfaq Kayani |

Gen. Ashfaq Kayani addresses Independence Day parade at the Pakistan Military Academy in Kakul.GEO News is currently covering three independence celebrations in Pakistan:the Army’s in Kakul, and the prime minister and president’s in Islamabad (held separately).

Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff Gen. Ashfaq Kayani gave his first truly public address.  He said:

“I would like to reiterate that Pakistan desires to co-exist in peace with its neighbors and beyond.  A peace with honor and dignity, and azaadi (freedom) with grace.  This can only be guaranteed from a position of strength. Remember eternal vigilance is the price of liberty.”

As the Musharraf era comes to a close, it seems as if Gen. Kayani realizes he must fill the void to some degree — especially in a time in which he and his colleagues feel strategically encircled.  Gen. Kayani, I think, is telling Afghanistan and India — and even the United States — that he’ll play hardball if he has to.

The smoking man isn’t so cryptic afterall.

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