New Delhi: Pakistani news media had a field day when US President Donald Trump declared that US and Pakistan have good relations at the ‘Namaste Trump’ event at Motera Stadium in Ahmedabad Monday. They didn’t pay much attention to his other remarks regarding curbs on terrorism.
Pakistani news channel 24 News colourfully said, “Trump ne sach kya bola, Bharatiyon ko saanp hi soongh gaya (Indians could not digest what Donald Trump said).”
The news channel, along with others, was at pains to underscore that Trump declared on Indian territory that US and Pakistan have a strong bond.
Geo News highlighted the fact that Pakistan and US have a strong bond and were together fighting the threat of terrorism and extremism in the region.
Samaa TV took it a notch further and said, “Bharat mein Pakistan ki tareef (Pakistan praised on Indian territory),” highlighting Trump’s statement on the close equation both US and Pakistan share.
The news channel added that the Trump administration was working towards improving the already close relationship with Pakistan and wanted to maintain it. It also added that the US President was willing to take steps to ensure a peaceful South Asia where there is no violence or the threat of terrorism and there is mutual respect between countries.
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Pakistani newspapers
Dawn: In its editorial, Dawn explained how Narendra Modi and Donald Trump are alike as they have managed to reach the top of their respective systems through “a blend of right-wing populism and maverick ideas”. Both, it said, have pushed majoritarian ideas at the expense of the minorities.
The editorial shed light on the ‘India Shining’ image Modi tried painting for Trump, from building walls to rounding up monkeys. Dawn said, “If Mr Trump really wishes to see stability in the subcontinent, he needs to tell his Indian friends that they must reduce their hostile posture where Pakistan is concerned.” The daily also underscored that the current situation in Kashmir is “unacceptable”.
The Express Tribune: Here, the focus was on the lighter side of Trump’s visit to India. The publication had fun with how Modi pronounced “Donald Trump”. Through a series of memes, it said, “Stand up comedians in India should’ve listened to their parents and become doctors.”
The Nation: Pakistani Senator Rehman Malik wrote an article saying that “Trump’s visit reminds us of Modi as Butcher of Gujarat“. Malik said he wished the US President had visited Pakistan instead which has “sacrificed 70,000 lives for your war on terror”.
He also reminded Trump of when the US banned Modi’s entry to the country in 2005 under the International Religious Freedom Act provision of US Immigration and Nationality Act.
Malik asked Trump a question, “The treatment of USA to Pakistan is not acceptable by the people of Pakistan by any standards as when it comes to sacrifices of both life and properties but when it comes to giving out rewards then it is always India which is already declared favourite nation by USA. Pakistan has a question; Why Mr. President?”
Pakistan Today: Pakistan Today focussed on the fact that Trump stated that the US has “very good ties” with Pakistan. The newspaper also highlighted that the US President lauded Pakistan for its cooperation against terror outfits and militants and hoped for reduced tensions, greater stability and harmony between South Asian nations.
While noting down all the instances where Trump praised Pakistan, the publication also said that Trump announced military deals worth more than $3 billion with India.
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Good lord how pathetic indian media is we know but the fact hardly ANY indian media source is free from envious hate for Pakistan is remarkable, how about eh fact that most of indian media is fuming over the fact that Trump praised Pakistan’s efforts, and why would Pakistan not highlight that, Turmp slapped modi’s face with practice for Pakistan when modi spent who knows how much to hide the ugly ground realities of india, gave them bear hugs and served them tea, 90% of that was meant for Trump to actually criticize Pakistan. Ah but then again, this is indian “journalism” we;re trying to reason with.
theyre pakistan , if they had brains they wouldnt be pakistanis
Add another one to list of Pakistans twisted reality Rule book – Repeat a lie so many times that Pakistanis who are already handicapped by poor education, start to believe it!
Is there not even a single wise person in Pak? Listen to his speech again..Trump said he is getting Pak to stop terrorism from its borders, and due to US ‘good relationship’ US is seeing progress in that, i.e. control cross border infiltration, which will ease tensions in SE. asia! In other words Pak is responsible for terrorism, now they are ‘doing more’ and so future improvements becoming possible!
Pakistanis are wise enough that they are not in denial of their problems, working on it and InshaAllah will get over it. Currently Indians are in denial of the huge issues within their country
Pakistanis are wise enough that they are not in denial of their problems, working on it and InshaAllah will get over it. Currently Indians are in denial of the issues within their country