More detailed comments later, but one thing that non-Urdu speaking readers and journalists, in particular, might be interested to know. Not really earth-shaking or anything. Just a thought.
The statement, refrain, one could say, from the Pakistani side is that "this is not official 'recognition' of Israel by Pakistan ..." That is well and good; the word "recognition" has a certain commonly understood meaning in English, especially the way it is used in describing diplomatic goings-on. However, when you listen closely to the news, views, interviews, translations and discussion in Pakistan's native language, Urdu, a whole other depth of meaning and complexity is just below the surface. (I recently subscribed to podcasts of news bulletins from Geo TV, a private Pakistani satellite channel.) The word used is "thasleem karna", which is closer in meaning to "acceptance", than it is to "recognizing". And one wonders where the discussion of official diplomatic recognition ends and where the issue of acceptance of the existence of the State of Israel starts...
But more on that later. Just thought readers might appreciate the perspective.
1 comment:
there are only 2 countries in the world created on religious basis Israel and Pakistan.... Its nice if they recognize each others for mutual benefit....
India has always been a supporter of Palestine and Abu Amaar, but the Geo-Politics equations made it prudent for us to deal with Israel...
If Palestine can deal with Israel who are we India and Pakistan :))
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