‘BARKING dogs seldom bite’, but seldom they do bite. A sane
person would never suggest taking a risk, so better take precautionary measures
while you come across a barking dog.

History speaks of the plight that the allies and friends of
the US of A have met. The USA
has been directly and indirectly forwarding threats of attacking our homeland_
attacking an ally in the war against terrorism. The USA
has made its intentions pretty clear. That they have the same policy on cards
for Pakistan as
is for Afghanistan
should serve as an eye opener and make us realize where we stand. Our previous
governments were subdued to the pressure exerted by the USA
government and in utter allegiance gave it the status of the sacred cow. If standing
tall against the USA
was never advisable then where do we stand now having rendered all the
services? Or, again, would it make a difference if we kept on cooperating with
them and would it ensure peace, stability and respect for our nation? 

General Kyani has finally broken the ice and has made it
clear that no foreign aggression would be allowed within the Pakistani
territory. If Kyani be resolute in his stance, the government would be left
with the choice of either siding with the army or the old friend. I would leave
it for the readers to make their own perception of this situation but I hold
the view that it is always better to die with honour than live in utter
disgrace, that it is better to die once than dying every other day. In the
words of great Tipu Sultan, ‘A lion’s life of one day is better than a jackal’s
life of hundred days.’