In the midst of the mounting pressure for the release of Raymond Davis, President Obama during a press conference on February 15, 2011, emphasized Pakistan to respect the Vienna Convention and set free this US national. Raymond Davis was arrested on the charges of committing murder of two Pakistani nationals in Lahore on January 27, 2011. Referring to the relaxation in the said convention, President Obama said that, “We expect Pakistan, that’s a signatory and recognizes Mr. Davis as a diplomat, to abide by the same convention.”
Senator Johan Kerry, known for his soft corner for Pakistan, also visited Pakistan, and tried to convince Pakistani leadership for the release of Raymond Davis. In his almost 24 hour brief visit, Senator Kerry conveniently met all the stakeholders in the Pakistani leadership and pursued the case of Raymond.
While taking the principled stand, Pakistan clarified to the visiting senator that, this is a very complicated case, and is under consideration in the court. The message Senator Kerry carried home that; Pakistani leadership would like the case to be decided by the Pakistani courts, under the Pakistani Constitution, as Raymond killed Pakistanis on the Pakistani soil. Pakistan understands that, respecting the diplomatic norms is the responsibility of all member countries; which have ratified the Vienna Convention of 1960.
However, should the convention give diplomatic immunity to the people, involve in heinous crimes like killing innocent citizens of the host country, is a big question mark. Raymond David may have a diplomatic passport, but, in no case, he was a diplomat, as even accepted by the US Embassy in Islamabad, that, he is part of lower technical staff. However, the reality is different, as a lot has been revealed with respect to the suspicious activities of Raymond Davis.
Even on the day of this tragic incidence, he had a meeting with militants. As one could know so far, this so-called diplomat had many links with the anti-Pakistan elements all over the country.
Irrespective if the fact that he is a regular employ or on contract, Raymond Davis indeed is a highly trained CIA operative, working for his organization against the Pakistani interests. It is believed that there are many CIA operatives, involved in similar type of activities all over the country, whose whereabouts may be known to very few in Pakistan.
Had Raymond been a normal diplomat or even a technician in the US embassy having no secret information with him, there would not have been so much pressure on Pakistan for his release.
Since the US itself is the promoter of the human rights, therefore, how the murderer of four innocent citizens (two through direct fire and other two indirectly) could be persuaded for immediate release.
As far as US is concerned, it may pressurize Pakistan, but, it has lot of stakes in Pakistan, whereas, Pakistan can pull on without US help. Nevertheless, without active Pakistani help, Nato and US may not survive for more than a month.
What all-Pakistani leadership is required to have strong nerves and stay united on the issues of national pride and prestige? Any hasty statement or a decision may harm the national interest in the long-term, as the people of Pakistan are very sensitive to this issue.
Senator Johan Kerry, known for his soft corner for Pakistan, also visited Pakistan, and tried to convince Pakistani leadership for the release of Raymond Davis. In his almost 24 hour brief visit, Senator Kerry conveniently met all the stakeholders in the Pakistani leadership and pursued the case of Raymond.
While taking the principled stand, Pakistan clarified to the visiting senator that, this is a very complicated case, and is under consideration in the court. The message Senator Kerry carried home that; Pakistani leadership would like the case to be decided by the Pakistani courts, under the Pakistani Constitution, as Raymond killed Pakistanis on the Pakistani soil. Pakistan understands that, respecting the diplomatic norms is the responsibility of all member countries; which have ratified the Vienna Convention of 1960.
However, should the convention give diplomatic immunity to the people, involve in heinous crimes like killing innocent citizens of the host country, is a big question mark. Raymond David may have a diplomatic passport, but, in no case, he was a diplomat, as even accepted by the US Embassy in Islamabad, that, he is part of lower technical staff. However, the reality is different, as a lot has been revealed with respect to the suspicious activities of Raymond Davis.
Even on the day of this tragic incidence, he had a meeting with militants. As one could know so far, this so-called diplomat had many links with the anti-Pakistan elements all over the country.
Irrespective if the fact that he is a regular employ or on contract, Raymond Davis indeed is a highly trained CIA operative, working for his organization against the Pakistani interests. It is believed that there are many CIA operatives, involved in similar type of activities all over the country, whose whereabouts may be known to very few in Pakistan.
Had Raymond been a normal diplomat or even a technician in the US embassy having no secret information with him, there would not have been so much pressure on Pakistan for his release.
Since the US itself is the promoter of the human rights, therefore, how the murderer of four innocent citizens (two through direct fire and other two indirectly) could be persuaded for immediate release.
As far as US is concerned, it may pressurize Pakistan, but, it has lot of stakes in Pakistan, whereas, Pakistan can pull on without US help. Nevertheless, without active Pakistani help, Nato and US may not survive for more than a month.
What all-Pakistani leadership is required to have strong nerves and stay united on the issues of national pride and prestige? Any hasty statement or a decision may harm the national interest in the long-term, as the people of Pakistan are very sensitive to this issue.
Comments
Post a Comment