If any ‘diplomatic’ channels are used, it would only fuel more anger and hatred for the Americans.
KARACHI: I disagree with the writer’s opinion. The only option this government has is to try Davis in the court and give him a fair trial as much as possible. If any ‘diplomatic’ channels are used, it would only fuel more anger and hatred for the Americans, hampering their own efforts in “winning the hearts and minds”.
The only way this inept government can save some face in front of its people is by getting Dr Aafia back in return for Davis, along with others imprisoned at Guantanamo.
This is a deal Pakistanis on the streets will accept and this government would not only be able to settle the dispute, but it would also gain massive popularity and respect, since Pakistanis, in general, will feel their honour and dignity has been upheld. Right now, with all the drones and threats of stopping aid money and CIA operatives going on a killing spree, Pakistanis feel that their sovereignty is being trampled upon.
Adeel Ahmed
Published in The Express Tribune, February 12th, 2011.
