EXCLUSIVE - PART 2: How Pak Army is Cutting Foreign Policy Deals Without Civilian Oversight

Hard talking #pakistani journalist #wajahatsaeedkhan covers #pakistan #pakistannews #pakistanarmy and the #pakistani diaspora like nobody else. His latest report is an interview with Ayesha Siddiqa of SOAS in London about the Pakistan Army's independent foreign policy.
Based between New York and London, Wajahat Saeed Khan is an Emmy-nominated Pakistani journalist who covers political and security affairs in #Pakistan, #India, #Afghanistan and most of #SouthAsia.
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Bio: Wajahat S. Khan is an Emmy-nominated journalist and author reporting on Indo-Pacific security and focusing on the Af-Pak conflict. An Adjunct Professor at New York University’s Center of Global Affairs and non-resident Senior Fellow at Washington’s Atlantic Council, Khan is a graduate of the Columbia University School of Journalism and the University of Michigan, as well as Pakistan’s only Shorenstein Fellow for Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government. He has reported from 16 countries covering conflict, diplomacy, and media for digital, cable and network news. During the final years of U.S. military operations in Afghanistan, Khan was bureau chief in Kabul and Islamabad for NBC News, and embedded with over a hundred NATO, Afghan, Indian and Pakistani military and paramilitary units as he covered South Asia for leading US, British, Indian, Japanese and Pakistani networks and publications since the beginning of the 2001 U.S. invasion of Afghanistan. Recently, he served as the Digital Editor at Nikkei Asia, where he launched Nikkei’s first podcast series, and edited a popular weekend newsletter at the Eurasia Group. He frequently dabbles in cricket, and is the author of the 2019 Amazon / Harper Collins non-fiction bestseller, “Game Changer: Being Shahid Afridi.” He lives between New York City, London and Karachi.

[@RK-zs5j6]

Thank you for exposing Pakistani army "Gadar" Generals like Hafiz Munir.

[@ManzoorKhan-vh9zk]

کہہ دو میرے ان بندوں سے جنہیں حالات ناممکن لگ رہے ہیں کہ میں ہر شے پر قدرت رکھنے والا ہوں (القرآن)

[@gringo5866279]

Sorry but 😅😂🤣

[@AA-qk1nf]

British Author Tariq Ali used the term 'Army Party' many years ago. Pak Army is the smallest political party with the biggest guns.

[@shanaK35]

Ms Ayesha it’s always great to see you here. Your knowledge and wisdom is appreciated. Proud of you! So much to learn from you!

[@ghazanfarhussain5032]

Decision by Isthara. Decision neither by Military 🪖 nor by political governments

[@ghazanfarhussain5032]

What prosperity has given us peace and prosperity ☀️

[@ghazanfarhussain5032]

Islam shariah does not 🚫 empose Taxes customs,traffic ⛔

[@asifkhokhar2553]

Wajahat Bhai Asif from UK London What a word Political Army It's a new word

[@rahatqasim6709]

Stand with Imran khan the leader 🌹

[@syedajehan6107]

I love it when she said our military is a political party in pakistan. Stay always blessed Wajahat.

[@ZeeshanAli-ru1iw]

Wajahat we salute you that you provide a platform where truth and bitter reality of today's qabza mafia of pakistan is exposed we should keep on struggling against this

[@danishbhatti9521]

Kindly Bring "Ayesha Siddiqa" more on The show whenever she is Free ....She Is Such an Excellent intellectual.... I hope ke Pakistan main Kash Aisa Mahool Hota Ke mam ayesha Jaisy Intellectuals yahan Bhi Reh Skty.....

[@khanoppo6445]

If this ever happened in the USA (which is extremely unlikely) then the US President would have fired the Army chief within a minute and that Army chief would have been in the jail for rest of his life.

[@basohbas]

Excellent show. Gratitude to ayesha siddiqa for her input. Post kargil china trip was news to me.

[@rashdachuhadrey2707]

It's too much horrible situation 😭😭 Pakistani awaam kidher jaain , ham to totally loser hain , aik hope of light hay woh b bujhanay peh tulay hain 😢😢😢

[@KayBee-iq6gq]

Pakistan had applied for BRICS membership in 2023. If Pakistan will supply weapons to Ukraine then Russia will oppose this membership.

[@KingKong-lb3vh]

maangne ke liye membership ya kuch dene ke liye?

[@riffatsaif4878]

Excellent show with your guest WSK ❤🎉

[@sanaullahmayo9479]

اللہ پاک اپ دونوں"مس عائشہ صدیقہ" اور"وجاہت سعید خان"کو سلامت رکھے ۔امین

[@tariqkhan-sp2em]

Ameen suma ameen

[@farzananadeem6755]

Wajahat S KHAN, it's so good to see you back on your mahaz with full zeal&zest. Stay safe ,Aysha Siddiqa, the best analyst ,who's one of the best,stay blessed you both.

[@nausheentariq3964]

A very good and important discussion! Points for us to think about

[@naveedaazhar8524]

What about our own country? Peace and rule of law in our own country. Whose responsibility is that?

[@jojijoseph6485]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@YM-wp6me]

Hmmm I guess the day Pakistanis learn to write “peacekeeper” and not ‘“peackeeper” . People who can’t responsibly upload a KZbin header in thumbnail, you believe they can take responsibility of a country?

[@mohamadhussain6674]

Madam has full appreciation of the entire situation of the country. Discussion was elaborate and informative. There doesn't seem any immediate breakthrough to restore democratic rights.

[@manohargajananan6988]

When was Pakistan foreign policy with anyone other than the army, for it to be hijacked ?? 😅

[@bravewarrior1218]

Pakistan's foreign policy has historically been dominated by the military establishment, particularly the army, rather than civilian political leadership. The military sees itself as the guardian of Pakistan's security interests and has resisted efforts by civilian leaders to normalize relations with India over issues like Kashmir. The military has cultivated strong ties with China and the U.S. based primarily on security, economic & political factors. There is a convergence between the military's security policies and U.S. interests, leading to robust military-to-military ties rather than civilian government relations. The military has frequently interfered in domestic politics, removing civilian governments and staging coups to protect its institutional interests. The Pakistani military, especially the army, plays a dominant role in shaping and executing the country's foreign policy

[@qazirashid934]

True 100%. Unfortunately. Look where it led our beloved Motherland to. Devastation all around. Total chaos. Hate for army is unbelievable. Universally ridiculed. During Imran khan tenure for the first time we started to face the world with our heads held high. Alas 😢

[@bravewarrior1218]

@@qazirashid934 Pakistan has reportedly supplied ammunition to Ukraine through contracts with US private companies, while maintaining a stance of neutrality in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. However, there are conflicting reports on the extent of Pakistan's involvement. Pakistan signed contracts worth $364 million with US firms Global Military and Northrop Grumman in August 2022 to supply 155mm artillery shells to Ukraine. These shells were allegedly transported via British military cargo planes from Pakistan to Ukraine through Cyprus and Romania. Pakistan's arms exports also increased by 3,000% in the fiscal year 2022-23, potentially indicating supplies to Ukraine. However, Pakistan's Foreign Office has consistently denied providing any arms or ammunition to Ukraine, stating that Pakistan maintains a policy of "strict neutrality" in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. While Pakistan may be supplying ammunition to Ukraine covertly for economic reasons, it also seeks to maintain ties with Russia for potential oil imports and to avoid antagonizing a major power. This apparent double game highlights the complex geopolitical dynamics at play for Pakistan. Ultimately, the extent of Pakistan's military support to Ukraine remains unclear, with conflicting narratives from different sources.

[@bravewarrior1218]

#qazirashid Pakistan has reportedly supplied ammunition to Ukraine through contracts with US private companies, while maintaining a stance of neutrality in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. However, there are conflicting reports on the extent of Pakistan's involvement. Pakistan signed contracts worth $364 million with US firms Global Military and Northrop Grumman in August 2022 to supply 155mm artillery shells to Ukraine. These shells were allegedly transported via British military cargo planes from Pakistan to Ukraine through Cyprus and Romania. Pakistan's arms exports also increased by 3,000% in the fiscal year 2022-23, potentially indicating supplies to Ukraine. However, Pakistan's Foreign Office has consistently denied providing any arms or ammunition to Ukraine, stating that Pakistan maintains a policy of "strict neutrality" in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. While Pakistan may be supplying ammunition to Ukraine covertly for economic reasons, it also seeks to maintain ties with Russia for potential oil imports and to avoid antagonizing a major power. This apparent double game highlights the complex geopolitical dynamics at play for Pakistan. Ultimately, the extent of Pakistan's military support to Ukraine remains unclear, with conflicting narratives from different sources.

[@adeelahmad6476]

Miss ayesha gave a very good analysis. It seems that she had a very good understanding about the issues in pakistan.

[@mohinderkumar7298]

Because Pak Army is the Viceroy General of new American Crown after 1947.

[@tariqchaudhry6378]

جناب محترم برادر وجاھت سعید خان صاحب اسلام علیکم اپکا وی لاگ سنا ھے اج اپ کافی دنوں کے بعد چودھویں کے چاند کی طرح نمودار ھوے ھیں معلوم ھوتا ھے اپکی مصروفیات کافی بڑھ گئ ھیں ماشاءاللہ۔ اپ اپنا خاص خیال رکھا کریں اور اللہ تعالٰی اپکو اپنے حفظو ایمان میں رکھے آمین ثم آمین انشاءاللہ۔ اللہ حافظ۔

[@ArbabSajjad]

Awam ko apni adalat sadkon per laga deni chahye agar Pakistan ko bachana hai toooooo ...

[@arifpabaney7234]

Very true speaking 👍 Allah Pakistan ka hami aur nasir ho aameen ♥❤

[@KayBee-iq6gq]

Thank you WSK for your efforts and hard work. You have inspired many others like a candle lighting other candles.

[@SarfarazKhan-rp9zz]

After a long gap, Wajahat, what an excellent analysis.

[@anwarniazi8336]

Always excellent

[@nabilakhan7352]

It reminds me of Europe in Middle Ages with feudalism , our army chief is the lord whose knights pbuild their army by exploiting the peasants. We the people of Pakistan are reduced to the level of medieval peasants. We work and pay crazy indirect taxes to increase the strengths of the knights and the grandeur of the lord. Pakistan seems to be heading backwards rather than forward in history.

[@MuhammadKhan-zr1di]

Hats off for both of you. Great

[@akberkhan8548]

Always good hearing her,thanks

[@qaiser-e-rome3777]

عائشہ صدیقہ اور وجاہت خان کو سلام

[@kamraniqbal2304]

شکریہ سر جی آپ نے انٹرو میں تبدیلی کی کافی سارے محاذ ہماری آرمی نے کھولے ایک اچھی تبدیلی ہے

[@murtaza-vy4px]

May God bless u

[@InnocentFlowerBasket-cr7rn]

Zabardast analysis.. Great show

[@kanzamehross2413]

Energetic WSK👍

[@nargisferoz1665]

شکریہ عمران خان ❤

[@user-kp3nd1mk2g]

thank you both of you for educating and keep informing us.

[@MuhammadYousaf-re1kk]

Is it really a pak faouj😅😅😅😅😅

[@Rahmatkasi]

بہت خوب بھائی جان

[@qaiser-e-rome3777]

بہت اعلی

[@awaisdurrani49]

Jazakallahu khaira

[@shamsajabeen]

absolutely true ❤❤

[@avtarwasson4875]

Great insights!

[@canvasbrushes6581]

آپ کی یاد آئی بہت بہائی

[@mahmoodqasim5492]

Very informative my best wishes for both of you.

[@fatimaishfaq5424]

An interesting debate; the credibility of govt is not enough to make any difference in the international affairs. Well done to both of you.

[@ismatsultana9313]

Happy to see you back

[@arshadhussain2769]

Welcome back ..wsk and Ayesha . I'm happy to hear from you, update, and news exposed .

[@irfansaleempk]

Really nice information ,discussion and comments given by this sensible lady

[@naumanhyderi2300]

The moment you announce Aisha Siddiqa is joining you i left ur vlog.

[@user-uv1eb9eo3r]

Y , she's a great lady

[@saleemsayed1108]

Do U like the Truth or Falsehood

[@riffatsaif4878]

@@user-uv1eb9eo3r yes agree with you totally

[@riffatsaif4878]

@@user-uv1eb9eo3r yes agree with you totally

[@ASIFKHAN-gm9qf]

Really good show today.

[@drcolmunirahmed9065]

Zabardast analysis

[@saimaazmat9271]

Nice to meet you Mam :)

[@786AliMurtaza]

Finally you change the intro and bringing the best guest. Thank you

[@farhatashfaq5678]

🎉 welcome back to both of you

[@SajidGeorge1]

نظم : وِیگو ڈالے حق سچ کا اظہار کرو تو وِِیگو ڈالے آ جاتے ہیں مرشد کو گر پیار کرو تو وِیگو ڈالے آ جاتے ہیں اپنے حق کی خاطر جب بھی دن ہو یاں ہو رات ہو کالی اکھٹے بندے چار کرو تو وِیگو ڈالے آ جاتے ہیں کارخانوں یاں دکانوں میں ، یاں چُھپ کے خلوت خانوں میں دکھ سکھ کا اظہار کرو تو ویگو ڈالے آ جاتے ہیں چاہے دیس کے سب ایوانوں میں یاں کوٹ کچری تھانوں میں ترمیم یاں سدھار کرو تو ویگو ڈالے آ جاتے ہیں جب لیڈر اپنا چُننے کو آواز اپنی کو سننے کو ووٹوں کی بھرمار کرو تو ویگو ڈالے آ جاتے ہیں حقوق کا سب انسانوں کے یاں پھر چاہے حیوانوں کے کُھل کے گر پرچار کرو تو وِیگو ڈالے آ جاتے ہیں سن انیس سو سینتالیس سے یہ بڑوں سے سنتے آۓ ہیں آمر کو انکار کرو تو وِیگو ڈالے آ جاتے ہیں اب مزدوری کی اجرت سے مشکل سے روٹی ملتی ہے کسی کے گوش گزار کرو تو وِیگو ڈالے آ جاتے ہیں طوفانِ مہنگائی ایسا تو ۭ پہلے کبھی نا دیکھا تھا ایسی باتیں یار کرو تو ویگو ڈالے آ جاتے ہیں قانوں یہ ظالم حاکم کا ہے ۭ بڑا نرالا اے ساجد خان پہ جاں نثار کرو تو ویگو ڈالے آ جاتے ہیں ساجد جارج

[@TheSenorita16]

A new phase of ‘development’ is also underway in the name of Green Tourism / SIFC. Their aim is to promote tourism in the country specially in Gilgit Baltistan. GBians are strongly and boldly standing up against it. The context of East India Company is quite relevant here.

[@zainabkhan1813]

New information

[@riffatnaveed8309]

Excellent

[@syedrizvi5742]

ABSOLUTELY

[@syedtayyabrizvi9539]

“Kaafi Saray Fauj nai kholay” the actual truth of Pakistan. Maza aa gaya Waj Bhai 👍

[@uzmasaeed2648]

Good knowledge provided.

[@sarfrazahmad8671]

Great Analysis Wajahat Bhai!! We are ruled by East Indian company now

[@SayyabN]

Wow mam siddiqua.

[@lifeon2wheelx]

Welcome back bro, missed the shows. But yeah Back with a Bang 👏🏼👏🏼

[@user-uk1zu8ll1l]

U hv rightly challenged Ayasha on some points. Internal pressures of IK n the masses on estb is at a level never experienced before n getting higheir as judiciary is also reacting n it is getting difficult to contain Imran in bogus cases. Country is going down n near to crash making people frustrated who now know estb n their bogus govt r the mainly responsible for the country failure. Internationally also no body is coming forward to put money on Pakistan. Army underhand policies n money making has brought no benefits for country development.

[@masifkhan5561]

Very good and informative

[@ZoonChenar-lw5hx]

Ukraine is why Chief is in army

[@parvezakhtar8475]

Great

[@sheikhzahidwazir2769]

Amazing analysis

[@aashishdahiya994]

Well said

[@Happy36081]

Well done wajahat

[@SamiKhan_804]

You are great sirr

[@sylviajohn2001]

WSK ❤️

[@ranaatiq5314]

Favourite topic

[@afzallatif3610]

Very good updates and analysis

[@UsmanAli-yt9tc]

Apko abi smj aa rhi state in a state hamy tu khan na sb dekha dia ankhy khol d khatam hogy shok salute krny k inki izat ka ab khayal e jata rha demagh9 sy kasy ya Pakistan ko manage kr rhy

[@ImdadhusseinShinwari-ji6eg]

Asalamwalekum inko abi aor apki eyes IMRAN KHAN ne kholi mager hum pathan KPK ke log specially sabka trible areas ke logon ko last 22 years se Army ki asliat ka pata hai.

[@sadiahandle]

Very informative analysis

[@youknow6968]

This was a beautiful discussion, I usually find ayesha boring, for various reasons. But today, she talked sense without the usual self loathing.

[@PankhaWala]

Bro! Where have you been? Was beginning to get worried you went so quiet. Welcome back!

[@waheedkhan-pu9jm]

IMPRESSIVE AISHAAA JEE AND WAJI

[@mohmmedishtiaq2792]

One of the best programs.

[@ijazrasheed318]

جزاك الله

[@amertariq2460]

Zabardast analysiert!

[@bushrafaryad1255]

A great insight and debate by you guys❤

[@kashifhussain8271]

Best analysis

[@2192095]

You both person perfect 👍 god bless you friends ❤

[@rubinaarshad9556]

Brilliant 👌 that's why your absence can't be tolerated 👏👏👏

[@karamatalikhan20]

Salamona sir

[@abuanaschowdhury299]

پاکستانی عوامی دعا ظلم سے نجات کے لئے اے اللہ، آپ سب سے بڑے ہیں، اپنی تمام مخلوقات سے زیادہ طاقتور ہیں۔ آپ ہمارے خوف اور ڈر سے بھی زیادہ طاقتور ہیں۔ ہم آپ کی پناہ میں آتے ہیں، اے اللہ، جس کے سوا کوئی عبادت کے لائق نہیں۔ آپ ہی وہ ہیں جو سات آسمانوں کو زمین پر گرنے سے روکتے ہیں سوائے آپ کے حکم سے۔ ہم، پاکستان کے مظلوم لوگ، اس مشکل وقت میں آپ کی پناہ چاہتے ہیں، اے اللہ، اپنے بندے کی برائی سے اور ظالم سیاستدانوں کی ناانصافی کی برائی سے، ان کے مددگاروں اور محافظوں سے جو اسٹیبلشمنٹ اور عدلیہ میں ہیں، ان کے پیروکاروں اور انسانوں اور جنات میں سے ان کے حامیوں سے۔ اے ہمارے رب، ہم ان ظالموں سے تنگ آ چکے ہیں۔ اے اللہ، ان کی برائی اور ناانصافی کے خلاف ہماری مدد کریں۔ اے اللہ، ان پر ویسا ہی عذاب نازل فرما جیسے آپ نے فرعون پر نازل کیا۔ آپ کی تعریفیں عظیم ہیں اور آپ کی سرپرستی زبردست ہے۔ آپ کا نام بابرکت ہے۔ آپ کے سوا کوئی حقیقی معبود نہیں، اور ہم اپنے محبوب نبی صلی اللہ علیہ وآلہ وسلم پر درود بھیجتے ہیں۔ آمین۔

[@AdilKhan-dk9pl]

Excellent explanation

[@anayasohail2068]

Very well done always great information keep it up 👍 ❤

[@aas12845]

Always happy to see such intelligent women analysts :) Great episode, please do a followup of the topic if there are any updates. Thankyou for all your work

[@according2islamtv538]

This is why they are called " Company"

[@MohammadAli-nx9ow]

Excellent analysis. I completely agree they are the country. We all are just renters.

[@401daddy]

Welcome back😊

[@sazizukkashmirtv4209]

🎉🎉🎉

[@drsmirshad1234]

❤