Pakistan to release Indian pilot tomorrow as peace gesture: Prime Minister Imran Khan

[90MPH]

This is a victory for India. Getting their man back in 2 days is unbelievable.

No I don’t believe that narrative at all, yeah for right wing Indian media hawks who will twist anything, their headlines are a complete joke and you know it.

Modi has no choice but to descalate, so it’s a victory for Imran diplomatically.

Modi would be incredibly stupid to start any millitary conflict now. He started it and Imran finished it in the most peacefully way after yesterday’s slap.

 

[cricketjoshila]

Who cares though if Indians think they have won.

Wo kehty hein na "Wo Haq hi kya jis ki mukhalifat na ho".

The more people are opposing or considering this release as "weak", the more righteous and correct Pakistan sounds internationally.

Same can be said, who cares what pakistanis think?

 

[cricketjoshila]

No I don’t believe that narrative at all, yeah for right wing Indian media hawks who will twist anything, their headlines are a complete joke and you know it.

Modi has no choice but to descalate, so it’s a victory for Imran diplomatically.

Modi would be incredibly stupid to start any millitary conflict now. He started it and Imran finished it in the most peacefully way after yesterday’s slap.

As dr_bassim said who cares what you believe.

 

[Dr_Bassim]

Just now Indian Army said action is still going on in loc.

Indian airforce said we will hit terror camps whenever we see them.

Well probably the next time they see them will be years from now when the next election is about to happen.

LoC minor action has been going on for 72 years but if that makes you happy, sure.

 

[90MPH]

Who cares though if Indians think they have won.

Wo kehty hein na "Wo Haq hi kya jis ki mukhalifat na ho".

The more people are opposing or considering this release as "weak", the more righteous and correct Pakistan sounds internationally.

Totally agree.

You are never going to please war mongers or the Indian media in particular.

But internationally Pakistan looks in a very good spot for once, remember India attacked first and Pakistan finished it in the most peaceful way.

Unless Modi does something incredibly stupid now this should be over.

 

[IMMY69]

Same can be said, who cares what pakistanis think?

you clearly do.

You're absolutely burning inside and frankly I'm enjoying watching you make a fool out of yourself.

 

[90MPH]

As dr_bassim said who cares what you believe.

You are a lone wolf here right now, even many other Indians in PP are probably embarrassed in the way you are behaving.

 

[Dr_Bassim]

Same can be said, who cares what pakistanis think?

Apparently the image of Pakistan will improve against the world.

At least Pakistani/Indian thinking can cancel out each other, but by releasing him in 02 days and by asking for dialogue, at least the world sees Imran is trying.

What does the world see about Modi and India? Gives free hand for war to escalate which is as dumb as it gets.

Yes, the world can blame Pakistan for terrorism but Imran has an excuse that he is new to power and previous havens are not his creation.

He has given the perfect response and there wont be a single country of the world who will criticize Pakistan after his "prisoner release and dialogue offer".

 

[Madplayer]

Zaid Hamid and Goswami need to be dumped on a deserted island.

An unstoppable force will meet an immovable object and the fusion would create chaos that would engulf the entire earth bringing an end to civilisation.

 

[Slog]

lmao [MENTION=76058]cricketjoshila[/MENTION] is just losing it here

Calm down and take a break for a few days. I know you did when your pilot was paraded like a mule and didnt show your face here but seems like you need a longer break

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

No I don’t believe that narrative at all, yeah for right wing Indian media hawks who will twist anything, their headlines are a complete joke and you know it.

Modi has no choice but to descalate, so it’s a victory for Imran diplomatically.

Modi would be incredibly stupid to start any millitary conflict now. He started it and Imran finished it in the most peacefully way after yesterday’s slap.

Exactly. two tight slaps to teach India a lesson followed by a sweetie if they won't throw any more tantrums.

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[Syed1]

An unstoppable force will meet an immovable object and the fusion would create chaos that would engulf the entire earth bringing an end to civilisation.

Their shouting match will create a source of unlimited energy. The whole world will benefit.

 

[rhony]

Apparently the image of Pakistan will improve against the world.

At least Pakistani/Indian thinking can cancel out each other, but by releasing him in 02 days and by asking for dialogue, at least the world sees Imran is trying.

What does the world see about Modi and India? Gives free hand for war to escalate which is as dumb as it gets.

Yes, the world can blame Pakistan for terrorism but Imran has an excuse that he is new to power and previous havens are not his creation.

He has given the perfect response and there wont be a single country of the world who will criticize Pakistan after his "prisoner release and dialogue offer".

Imran has behaved in a very dignified way and leaderlike doctor. No doubts about it. But there is a bit of weakness and desperation here. Sending the POW back is in every body's interest. However, in 2 days? That too right after his speech urging peace on tv? This is a victory for Indian diplomacy.

 

[rhony]

An unstoppable force will meet an immovable object and the fusion would create chaos that would engulf the entire earth bringing an end to civilisation.

How is Kashmir bro? Everything back to normal?

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

Imran has behaved in a very dignified way and leaderlike doctor. No doubts about it. But there is a bit of weakness and desperation here. Sending the POW back is in every body's interest. However, in 2 days? That too right after his speech urging peace on tv? This is a victory for Indian diplomacy.

You are starting to sound as deranged as Canford Cliffs and joshila. What Indian diplomacy?

 

[Hbomb00]

They have already shown proof of AMRAAM AIM 120C. Its used by F16s only. So PAF was lying that no F 16 were used.

No it can be used in JF thunder also

 

[sensible-indian-fan]

Imran has behaved in a very dignified way and leaderlike doctor. No doubts about it. But there is a bit of weakness and desperation here. Sending the POW back is in every body's interest. However, in 2 days? That too right after his speech urging peace on tv? This is a victory for Indian diplomacy.

This is a great gesture but this is likely due to a backdoor deal. US would have got involved.

Imran Khan can't make these decisions on his own. It's too big a deal.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Trump says there's "reasonably decent" news on the India-Pakistan conflict and "hopefully" it's coming to an end <a href="https://t.co/Zc7SSTDEso">https://t.co/Zc7SSTDEso</a> <a href="https://t.co/BPn3akSVh2">pic.twitter.com/BPn3akSVh2</a></p>— Bloomberg Asia (@BloombergAsia) <a href="https://twitter.com/BloombergAsia/status/1101019535983837184?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 28, 2019</a></blockquote>
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This was Omar Abdullah's (J&K politician) tweet 8 hours back:

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">PM Modi continuing with his <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Elections2019?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Elections2019</a> campaign is the surest sign <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WingCommanderAbhinandan?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WingCommanderAbhinandan</a> will be back in the next 24-48 hours. Either that or he really just couldn’t care less.</p>— Omar Abdullah (@OmarAbdullah) <a href="https://twitter.com/OmarAbdullah/status/1101016593230909440?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 28, 2019</a></blockquote>
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But the thing is that this move from the outside is a total googly. Perception is everything and this helps Pakistan a great deal.

As frustrating as it is for me to admit, I must say Pakistan has pulverized India in the perception battle.

Unless any emergence of new proof changes the equation completely.

 

[Dr_Bassim]

Imran has behaved in a very dignified way and leaderlike doctor. No doubts about it. But there is a bit of weakness and desperation here. Sending the POW back is in every body's interest. However, in 2 days? That too right after his speech urging peace on tv? This is a victory for Indian diplomacy.

While its true Imran has played both his cards early there are certain reasons which seem good enough for both the cards to be played ( card 1 - asking peace - card 2 - release).

The following points must be noted :

1. Imran could never have made everyone happy. They are still certain people who never wanted the prisoner to be released at all. If Imran was looking for universal popularity he would never achieve it as everyone has issues at some point or the other.

2. By announcing peace while Modi announced a free hand, it is clear which nation wants war and which nation thinks its pointless and stupid to go to war.

3. Modi yesterday gave a free hand to Indian military. However, if Imran had waited for 7 days or 30 days before releasing Wing Commander Abhi, then in that duration, India might have embarked on another misadventure under the name of wiping "terror camps" or "replying to their captured prisoner".

4. By releasing him this early, he played another card by showing the world "he wants peace". Now if Modi bound India attacks Pakistan again, NO COUNTRY in the world will consider India right after "peace offer and the release of a prisoner".

5. Imran does not want WAR OR a slugging matching with India in the first place. The Indian army forced his hand by venturing into our airspace. He has many other things on his mind like education, economy and development of the country. War is the last thing he wants and you can't blame him for wanting to end it.


In light of the above, release of the prisoner early, even if seen by Indians as a weakness, in the broader international comity will be seen as a double olive branch to end the war.

Now Modi will look incredibly stupid if another "air strike happens".

Come to think of it, it is actually a masterstroke.

If Modi still attacks now, he is dead meat in elections.

 

[AZulfi]

So Pakistan will take him to courts and hang him?

If countries could just openly flout geneva convention, POWs will never return. Just look up the countries who have returned POWs and you will know why pakistan has to return him.

No one is saying the POW should not have been returned

Pakistan would have always returned the POW, no question about it.

The only debate is about the timing. Did we really need to release him so soon - that is the only Q - considering mad Modi? Soldiers are suffering just to satisfy the ego of a mad man.(I believe Indians would not been so gracious, and delayed it as much as possible. So full marks to IK and the military establishment. IK of Pakistan).

However I believe still this is the right thing to do. However I can understand the position of fellow countrymen who believe we could have delayed it for a few weeks at least

 

[PakLFC]

India will cause even more trouble now knowing we have a darpok PM. All you peace lovers here will be licking your wounds in a few days, remember that.

 

[TalentSpotterPk]

This is a victory for India. Getting their man back in 2 days is unbelievable.

Show some grace. Be grateful.

 

[a_tahir]

India will cause even more trouble now knowing we have a darpok PM. All you peace lovers here will be licking your wounds in a few days, remember that.

Even though i'm a fan of Ik, this is true.
Only 1-2 days after arresting him u release him.
Showing to the Indians that you're scared.
Talking about peace is good but don't overdue it like the captain is doing it right now.
U need to have some authority

 

[TalentSpotterPk]

Deluded , hypernationalist , keyboard warriors & fanatics are at it again.

 

[Dr_Bassim]

Even though i'm a fan of Ik, this is true.
Only 1-2 days after arresting him u release him.
Showing to the Indians that you're scared.
Talking about peace is good but don't overdue it like the captain is doing it right now.
U need to have some authority

India will cause even more trouble now knowing we have a darpok PM. All you peace lovers here will be licking your wounds in a few days, remember that.

Go the border yourself if you guys are so much interested in war.

Self -defense has been done.

Now its time for peace.

Do you really want Pakistan to keep living in a state of war for next 5 years while Imran wanted to change the country's education, economy and status at international level?

 

[Sycamore]

All you guy calling out the decision to send the prisoner back weak are wrong. We have done everything correctly up until now. If tmrw india pressurised pak through military or diplomatic channels then every one would've known we were forced. Today Imran is releasing him on his own terms, and being the bigger person. They made india grovel in less than 12 hrs, Mid Day, no darkness of night like IAF, got their guy now sending him back and add a -minus to their MiG tally.

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

India will cause even more trouble now knowing we have a darpok PM. All you peace lovers here will be licking your wounds in a few days, remember that.

Did anyone wave a white flag? This is giving India a graceful way out, if they don't take it then Pakistan has shown it is prepared for war as well. Don't make things up in your own head and let things take their course.

 

[a_tahir]

Go the border yourself if you guys are so much interested in war.

Self -defense has been done.

Now its time for peace.

Do you really want Pakistan to keep living in a state of war for next 5 years while Imran wanted to change the country's education, economy and status at international level?

Never said i was interested in war.
My grandfather was fighting in the 1965 war. He told me how bad it was.
War is the last thing i would personally want.
Just saying they could have after released it after at least a week not just 2 days.

 

[rhony]

While its true Imran has played both his cards early there are certain reasons which seem good enough for both the cards to be played ( card 1 - asking peace - card 2 - release).

The following points must be noted :

1. Imran could never have made everyone happy. They are still certain people who never wanted the prisoner to be released at all. If Imran was looking for universal popularity he would never achieve it as everyone has issues at some point or the other.

2. By announcing peace while Modi announced a free hand, it is clear which nation wants war and which nation thinks its pointless and stupid to go to war.

3. Modi yesterday gave a free hand to Indian military. However, if Imran had waited for 7 days or 30 days before releasing Wing Commander Abhi, then in that duration, India might have embarked on another misadventure under the name of wiping "terror camps" or "replying to their captured prisoner".

4. By releasing him this early, he played another card by showing the world "he wants peace". Now if Modi bound India attacks Pakistan again, NO COUNTRY in the world will consider India right after "peace offer and the release of a prisoner".

5. Imran does not want WAR OR a slugging matching with India in the first place. The Indian army forced his hand by venturing into our airspace. He has many other things on his mind like education, economy and development of the country. War is the last thing he wants and you can't blame him for wanting to end it.


In light of the above, release of the prisoner early, even if seen by Indians as a weakness, in the broader international comity will be seen as a double olive branch to end the war.

Now Modi will look incredibly stupid if another "air strike happens".

Come to think of it, it is actually a masterstroke.

If Modi still attacks now, he is dead meat in elections.

Agree with points 1, 2, 5.

Imran and Pakistan have maintained from the beginning that they want peace and their actions have proved that too. The downed jet was a retaliation within Pak's rights and it was a victory for Pak militarily. However, I have not seen one peaceful gesture from India. That's because, the main point of contention, Jaish and terrorism was never addressed by Pak or Imran. After the downed jet, Pak had the upper hand and Imran's speech solidified Pak's position. However, the Indians have never declared that the military offensive was over from their end. If at all, the rhetoric was that they will continue to hit terrorists camps and this is a new policy from India. Ball was in India's court to "offer" something to Pakistan in return. They didn't and it appears they went on a diplomatic offensive to put pressure on Pak. Pak and Imran buckled.

To your 3rd point, Modi or anyone have not declared that they will not attack terror camps. Infact the rhetoric was that a single POW does not define a national policy.

To your 4th point, Peace or war should be on equal terms. I have not see an single peaceful gesture from Indians so far. Pak looked a bit desperate here.

 

[a_tahir]

Did anyone wave a white flag? This is giving India a graceful way out, if they don't take it then Pakistan has shown it is prepared for war as well. Don't make things up in your own head and let things take their course.

It might be strategic as IK probs knows India is going to take action.
So it would be better to show Pakistan as a peaceful country beforehand for support

 

[Dr_Bassim]

Never said i was interested in war.
My grandfather was fighting in the 1965 war. He told me how bad it was.
War is the last thing i would personally want.
Just saying they could have after released it after at least a week not just 2 days.

By the time the week was over, India might have attacked again "in revenge for their captured prisoner".

Think about it.

It's genius.

 

[ahmedzee]

Pakistan acting as per geneva convention. India released 90k pakistanis once. So both sides respecting the geneva convention.

Geneva convention doesn't state the timeline of release for prisoners. So if Pakistan wanted, they could've just released the Mr Abhi in 10 years. But this is a peace gesture from Pakistan, not succumbing to anything. I hope it is reciprocated by the masses in India, who I believe are still peace loving.

 

[Fahdi]

Extremely annoyed with the IAF chief refusing to appreciate the gesture. Downplayed the goodwill shown by Pakistan.

 

[slipcatch]

Explain this to me.

If india wants captured pilot to be treated under the Geneva Convention on Prisoners of War, then it mean India is admitting it has declared a war on Pakistan

And If they have declared a war then they have to present a proof of reason for the war.

Otherwise it is terrorism.


I can bet everything I got that India will never be able to present proof of attack in Kashmir of Pakistan's involvement because it simply does not exist, and attacking Pakistan before providing the proof is just a perfect example.

Stop debating with deluded bhakths.

They are deluded because they want their hagemony in the region, they believe they are better than the rest, they almost believe they are the chosen one for the region, it has always been their policy and it will continue to be.

So need to waste your time with them.

This gesture isn't for the radicalized extremists government, isn't for the paid India media by these radicalized extremists government, it is for the world and those India who are capable of seeing a bigger picture for the betterment of the region and peace in the region, and Pakistan has won that struggle.

Congrates

 

[ahmedzee]

Pakistan is not like India. Had our pilot been killed in action he would have been accorded full military honour in his burial. All three chiefs and PM would have attended his funeral and he would have been accorded Nishan-e-Haider. Declared a Shaheed.


We don't hide our dead unlike a certain country who is still claiming their pilot is "missing in action"

There was a twitter video by locals in Occupied Kashmir showing the dead body of the second pilot, if i am not wrong. I remember seeing it yesterday.

 

[PakLFC]

Go the border yourself if you guys are so much interested in war.

Self -defense has been done.

Now its time for peace.

Do you really want Pakistan to keep living in a state of war for next 5 years while Imran wanted to change the country's education, economy and status at international level?

We did not sign up with the army did we? Those who did it is their job to fight for the country, stop it! Why don't people like you understand that India will now cause even more trouble after we have let our guard down.

 

[Dr_Bassim]

Agree with points 1, 2, 5.

Imran and Pakistan have maintained from the beginning that they want peace and their actions have proved that too. The downed jet was a retaliation within Pak's rights and it was a victory for Pak militarily. However, I have not seen one peaceful gesture from India. That's because, the main point of contention, Jaish and terrorism was never addressed by Pak or Imran. After the downed jet, Pak had the upper hand and Imran's speech solidified Pak's position. However, the Indians have never declared that the military offensive was over from their end. If at all, the rhetoric was that they will continue to hit terrorists camps and this is a new policy from India. Ball was in India's court to "offer" something to Pakistan in return. They didn't and it appears they went on a diplomatic offensive to put pressure on Pak. Pak and Imran buckled.

To your 3rd point, Modi or anyone have not declared that they will not attack terror camps. Infact the rhetoric was that a single POW does not define a national policy.

To your 4th point, Peace or war should be on equal terms. I have not see an single peaceful gesture from Indians so far. Pak looked a bit desperate here.

I can give you point 3 … ibecause Modi might be dumb enough to keep attacking and lose all ability to get re-elected because at the moment he at least appeals to "right wing Hindus" who want that India should keep attacking.

Point 4 is neither here or there. You argue that India has not shown a single peaceful gesture and Pakistan should have waited for one from India. I argue that Pakistan has shown 2 dual gestures of peace.

Even it makes them look desperate to other Indians, Pakistanis and I am sure the international community will welcome the release of the prisoner.

So points still end up with Pakistan (minus the Indian opinion).

 

[rhony]

You are starting to sound as deranged as Canford Cliffs and joshila. What Indian diplomacy?

It is common sense. When you offer peace and there is no response from the other end, you offer nothing. Was there a friendly gesture from India for Pakistan to go above and beyond to offer them their POW back? This looks desperate based on mounting pressure to me. Alternately, this could be Imran s way of saying he's ready to do anything as long as India doesnt seek Azhar or Jaish

 

[rhony]

I can give you point 3 … ibecause Modi might be dumb enough to keep attacking and lose all ability to get re-elected because at the moment he at least appeals to "right wing Hindus" who want that India should keep attacking.

Point 4 is neither here or there. You argue that India has not shown a single peaceful gesture and Pakistan should have waited for one from India. I argue that Pakistan has shown 2 dual gestures of peace.

Even it makes them look desperate to other Indians, Pakistanis and I am sure the international community will welcome the release of the prisoner.

So points still end up with Pakistan (minus the Indian opinion).

Modi isnt dumb. I thought he would mount an offensive as soon as the jet was downed to satisfy the blood hungry RSS and co. He hasn't. His offer for Indian armed forces to attack whenever they please still stands. He has not offered peace talks. Pakistan took the high road in every instance including this without any response. To what end?

 

[rhony]

Extremely annoyed with the IAF chief refusing to appreciate the gesture. Downplayed the goodwill shown by Pakistan.

Why will he appreciate when he considers he forced your hand to do it.

 

[a_tahir]

Why will he appreciate when he considers he forced your hand to do it.

He's planning an attack anyways. This just shows it

 

[Hitman]

Pakistan is not like India. Had our pilot been killed in action he would have been accorded full military honour in his burial. All three chiefs and PM would have attended his funeral and he would have been accorded Nishan-e-Haider. Declared a Shaheed.


We don't hide our dead unlike a certain country who is still claiming their pilot is "missing in action"

Goodness! Why do you make such weak inflammatory statements when history has proven otherwise during the Kargil War?

 

[Varun]

Are any of you watching Arnab at 9?

My God...

 

[rhony]

He's planning an attack anyways. This just shows it

He just declared that there is more to come

 

[Rana]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Eagerly waiting for our braveheart to return home. &#55357;&#56911; <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WelcomeBackAbhinandan?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WelcomeBackAbhinandan</a></p>— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25) <a href="https://twitter.com/SDhawan25/status/1101102426264723456?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 28, 2019</a></blockquote>
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[rhony]

pressure of what? it is called good gesture buddy.

Good gestures can't be unilateral.

 

[Rana]

Harbhajan Singh, Vinod Kambli welcome Pakistan's gesture to release IAF pilot Abhinandan Varthaman

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday announced that they will be sending Indian Air Force pilot Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman back to India as a ‘peace gesture’. While addressing a joint Parliament session, Khan said the Indian pilot captured by the Pakistani army will be released on Friday. Welcoming the ‘goodwill gesture’ by Pakistan PM Khan, who is also the former captain of Pakistan cricket team, Harbhajan Singh and Vinod Kambli welcomed the move by Khan and Pakistan to return the IAF fighter pilot back to India.

Both Harbhajan and Kambli took to social media platform Twitter to express their feelings and the latter even hoped that the move goes a long way in bringing peace between the two nations.

“Great News- [MENTION=5335]imrankhan[/MENTION]PTI says the Indian Pilot #AbhiNandan will be released tomorrow as a “goodwill gesture,” wrote Harbhajan.

“Good to see a gesture like this being made by the PM of Pakistan and my old time counterpart [MENTION=5335]imrankhan[/MENTION]pti to return Wing Commander #AbhinandanVarthaman back to India. Hope this goes a long way in bringing peace between the two nations. #WelcomeBackAbhinandan #SayNo2War,” wrote Kambli.

On Thursday, Khan announced that Pakistan will be releasing Indian pilot as a ‘peace gesture’. "We have captured Indian pilot. As a peace gesture, we will release him tomorrow," announced Khan as his statement was received by his fellow parliamentarians with thunderous applause.

Earlier, Abhinandan’s MiG-21 Bison crashed in PoK while chasing an F-16 combat aircraft of the Pakistan Air Force. The F-16 had violated the Indian airspace in Jammu and Kashmir and during the engagement, one PAF’s F-16 was shot down by the Indian Air Force and it fell across the LoC. Abhinandan's downed jet too fell on the Pakistani side and after he ejected, his parachute took him into PoK.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a speech at the Vigyan Bhavan during the Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize for Science and Technology function in New Delhi. Addressing the scientifically inclined and accomplished crowd, he said: "You are those people who spend their lives in laboratories. You follow a practice of first doing pilot projects. After the pilot project is completed, then the project is made scalable. We have just completed one pilot project. The real is yet to be done, only the practice has been done so far. And the reality is, actually standing ovation to today's award winners."

https://www.timesnownews.com/sports...release-iaf-pilot-abhinandan-varthaman/374393

 

[Varun]

Arnab is literally using the P-word.

 

[Rana]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Great News- <a href="https://twitter.com/ImranKhanPTI?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ImranKhanPTI</a> says the Indian Pilot <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AbhiNandan?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AbhiNandan</a> will be released tomorrow as a “goodwill gesture” &#55357;&#56911;</p>— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) <a href="https://twitter.com/harbhajan_singh/status/1101086765803139074?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 28, 2019</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Good to see a gesture like this being made by the PM of Pakistan and my old time counterpart <a href="https://twitter.com/ImranKhanPTI?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@imrankhanpti</a> to return Wing Commander <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AbhinandanVarthaman?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AbhinandanVarthaman</a> back to India. Hope this goes a long way in bringing peace between the two nations. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WelcomeBackAbhinandan?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WelcomeBackAbhinandan</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SayNo2War?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SayNo2War</a></p>— VINOD KAMBLI (@vinodkambli349) <a href="https://twitter.com/vinodkambli349/status/1101098295181508608?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 28, 2019</a></blockquote>
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[Dr_Bassim]

We did not sign up with the army did we? Those who did it is their job to fight for the country, stop it! Why don't people like you understand that India will now cause even more trouble after we have let our guard down.

Signing up for the army "doesn't mean WAR".

First you need to learn what signing up for the army entails, then you can launch your diatribes against those who have joined the army.

Are you even in Pakistan, asking for Pakistan to keep waging war?

I would assume not.

 

[Dr_Bassim]

Modi isnt dumb. I thought he would mount an offensive as soon as the jet was downed to satisfy the blood hungry RSS and co. He hasn't. His offer for Indian armed forces to attack whenever they please still stands. He has not offered peace talks. Pakistan took the high road in every instance including this without any response. To what end?

Because "to take the other road" would not ease the tensions anyways.

What good would it do for Pakistan to "keep the prisoner indefinitely"?

Modi could less care about "one or two casualties if he plans a full scale operation" and having Abhi with Pakistan would have hardly served as a deterrent.

At the end of the day, decision has been taken..

You say its weak and I respect that without agreeing to your opinion.

I say the decision is in neither weak or strong but it is in the "best interests of Pakistan".

Time will tell who is right.

 

[Hitman]

Arnab Goswami -

'I'll never in my life trust a Pakistani. Their track record does not allow me to do so.'

'Pakistan has been brought to it's knees both diplomatically and militarily'.

 

[Hitman]

Arnab Goswami -

'I'll never in my life trust a Pakistani. Their track record does not allow me to do so.'

'Pakistan has been brought to it's knees both diplomatically and militarily'.

And now he is calling the ones wanting peace as illiterates, idiots and anti nationals. And yes, those are the words he used.

Arnab, I'm ashamed that you're an Assamese.

 

[Manager101]

And now he is calling the ones wanting peace as illiterates, idiots and anti nationals. And yes, those are the words he used.

Arnab, I'm ashamed that you're an Assamese.

If God forbidden, a War happens, I want the military to target these war-mongers as first priority.

 

[Hermoine Green]

Reports saying Indian PM refused to talk with Pakistan's PM. It was expected earlier that both PMs will talk via phone.

 

[Hitman]

If God forbidden, a War happens, I want the military to target these war-mongers as first priority.

Better yet, arm these war mongers against each other and let them fight.

Apne sofa ya studio set pe baith kar bakwaaz karna bohut asaan hota hain. And that is what these good for nothing, pea brained, warmongers do.

 

[Syed1]

Reports saying Indian PM refused to talk with Pakistan's PM. It was expected earlier that both PMs will talk via phone.

If that is the case then why is IK releasing Abhinandan. I know its not the pilots fault but India will have to lose its arrogance if they want their pilot back.



Now I'm thinking it is bad decision by IK to release him.

 

[MRSN]

Or more downed F16s. You only have 69 of them left now.

You are fighting a hopeless battle.

 

[IAJ]

If that is the case then why is IK releasing Abhinandan. I know its not the pilots fault but India will have to lose its arrogance if they want their pilot back.



Now I'm thinking it is bad decision by IK to release him.

You want a U-turn now, and make IK a joke among the opposition?

 

[a_tahir]

Reports saying Indian PM refused to talk with Pakistan's PM. It was expected earlier that both PMs will talk via phone.

Vajpayee was called a traitor coz of his friendship with NS. How the grace has fallen.now india is stuck with warmongering idiot.

 

[Hitman]

And here is another peace dove spreading love

 

[MRSN]

Why will he appreciate when he considers he forced your hand to do it.

Lol. I was watching interview of a retired Indian officer and he rubbished these claims that Pak had any pressure. He admitted it was a genuine goodwill gesture of Imran Khan.

 

[a_tahir]

And here is another peace dove spreading love

Japan thought the reason USA was talking of negotiations was coz they're scared. But we all know what happened next.

Modi needs to calm TF down

 

[dhump]

Respect for the Pakistani side on this issue Pakistan army and leadership is at their professional best.

They should not care what warmongering idiots are saying send the man home to his family not a single drop of blood should be wasted on hate.

 

[slipcatch]

And here is another peace dove spreading love

There is always a one.

But unfortunately India elected one to represent them all over the world.

 

[Hitman]

There is always a one.

But unfortunately India elected one to represent them all over the world.

I'm losing out of words to give a reply/argument.

 

[rhony]

Lol. I was watching interview of a retired Indian officer and he rubbished these claims that Pak had any pressure. He admitted it was a genuine goodwill gesture of Imran Khan.

Did you hear Modi's response?

 

[Kashmirilion]

Did you hear Modi's response?

So couple of days ago you was talking bout peace and hoping how sense prevails but today you are chest thumping. Your true colours have come to light!! Keep chest thumping and beleiving in that small little brain of yours that Imran is sooooo scared and shaking in his boots.

 

[Pakistanian]

I'm losing out of words to give a reply/argument.

cause you don't have one lmaoo, your country elected a nutjob whereas every other country just has one on the fringes like this zaid hamid guy but he's not a representative.

 

[rhony]

Because "to take the other road" would not ease the tensions anyways.

What good would it do for Pakistan to "keep the prisoner indefinitely"?

Modi could less care about "one or two casualties if he plans a full scale operation" and having Abhi with Pakistan would have hardly served as a deterrent.

At the end of the day, decision has been taken..

You say its weak and I respect that without agreeing to your opinion.

I say the decision is in neither weak or strong but it is in the "best interests of Pakistan".

Time will tell who is right.

Fair enough.

 

[Pakistanian]

This is a great gesture but this is likely due to a backdoor deal. US would have got involved.

Imran Khan can't make these decisions on his own. It's too big a deal.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Trump says there's "reasonably decent" news on the India-Pakistan conflict and "hopefully" it's coming to an end <a href="https://t.co/Zc7SSTDEso">https://t.co/Zc7SSTDEso</a> <a href="https://t.co/BPn3akSVh2">pic.twitter.com/BPn3akSVh2</a></p>— Bloomberg Asia (@BloombergAsia) <a href="https://twitter.com/BloombergAsia/status/1101019535983837184?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 28, 2019</a></blockquote>
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This was Omar Abdullah's (J&K politician) tweet 8 hours back:

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">PM Modi continuing with his <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Elections2019?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Elections2019</a> campaign is the surest sign <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WingCommanderAbhinandan?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WingCommanderAbhinandan</a> will be back in the next 24-48 hours. Either that or he really just couldn’t care less.</p>— Omar Abdullah (@OmarAbdullah) <a href="https://twitter.com/OmarAbdullah/status/1101016593230909440?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 28, 2019</a></blockquote>
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But the thing is that this move from the outside is a total googly. Perception is everything and this helps Pakistan a great deal.

As frustrating as it is for me to admit, I must say Pakistan has pulverized India in the perception battle.

Unless any emergence of new proof changes the equation completely.

lmaoo you guys will always find a way to spin it in your favor. Imran Khan doesn't care about Trump or anyother government. Trump literally has no relation with Khan or the Pak govt, he burnt the bridges a year ago but he can lie on TV so y'all believe him lmaoo.

 

[MRSN]

Did you hear Modi's response?

Lol why would anybody take this clown seriously? All he wants is bloodshed of innocent people to win his election and feed hungry army of extremists that he has created who look more like zombies than human. History has tought us these people nver have a good ending. Like Hitler he will not face a good end.

 

[rhony]

So couple of days ago you was talking bout peace and hoping how sense prevails but today you are chest thumping. Your true colours have come to light!! Keep chest thumping and beleiving in that small little brain of yours that Imran is sooooo scared and shaking in his boots.

Was I a chest thumping Pakistani the other day when I said Pak won the miliatery war decisively? Relax. There are no true colors. I speak what I think. I've been wrong before about many things. Doesn't stop me from giving my views.

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

It is common sense. When you offer peace and there is no response from the other end, you offer nothing. Was there a friendly gesture from India for Pakistan to go above and beyond to offer them their POW back? This looks desperate based on mounting pressure to me. Alternately, this could be Imran s way of saying he's ready to do anything as long as India doesnt seek Azhar or Jaish

Well I suppose it is possible to make up any story in your head, and if it makes you feel better, why not?

 

[Hamza_]

I thought our PM was an idiot.

But Modi Ji has taken his game to next level.

 

[last_knight]

Sooner or later, Pilot was supposed to be released anyway. Now Pakistan has "utilised" this release. This utilisation was possible only within 2-3 days. Good decision on all fronts.

 

[rhony]

Lol why would anybody take this clown seriously? All he wants is bloodshed of innocent people to win his election and feed hungry army of extremists that he has created who look more like zombies than human. History has tought us these people nver have a good ending. Like Hitler he will not face a good end.

See, this is about elections. Modi was probably the most embarrassed in his entire 5 year term the day when India jet fell. Indian opposition took advantage and claimed BJP was playing politics. Why would Imran throw a lifeline unless there was pressure?

 

[rhony]

Well I suppose it is possible to make up any story in your head, and if it makes you feel better, why not?

Like I said, attack my POV with a logical debate and I'll respond accordingly.

 

[topspin]

The only winner that has come out of this is Imran Khan. Modi has been embarrassed here on a diplomatic level. If he decides to attack Pakistan he will begin to lose momentum going into the elections, so those expressing their disgust in releasing the prisoner need to realise the Indian leader has been cornered here in epic style!

 

[KingKhanWC]

This is a great gesture but this is likely due to a backdoor deal. US would have got involved.

Imran Khan can't make these decisions on his own. It's too big a deal.



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But the thing is that this move from the outside is a total googly. Perception is everything and this helps Pakistan a great deal.

As frustrating as it is for me to admit, I must say Pakistan has pulverized India in the perception battle.

Unless any emergence of new proof changes the equation completely.

Do you have any evidence to support such a foolish claim? USA cannot force Pakistan or pressure them to return the Indian pilot. If you knew anything about geo-politics in the region, Pakistan has the upper hand against the US at present to due the peace talks with the Taliban.

Btw Please change your username.

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

Like I said, attack my POV with a logical debate and I'll respond accordingly.

Sure:

It is common sense. When you offer peace and there is no response from the other end, you offer nothing. Was there a friendly gesture from India for Pakistan to go above and beyond to offer them their POW back? This looks desperate based on mounting pressure to me. Alternately, this could be Imran s way of saying he's ready to do anything as long as India doesnt seek Azhar or Jaish

1) Pakistan offered the POW to demonstrate publicly that there is no ill will on their part and the aggression is coming from across the border. This is as much for international digestion as your public. You can take it or leave it, from Pakistan's POV their conscience will be clear whatever transpires from hereon in.

2) Your fantasy that Imran is desperate to protect Azhar or Jaish at all costs is quaint, but you forget that India killed 300 JeM members according to your own claims, so that group if it existed is already eliminated.