Are the "Boys" divided, deluded or worse? Wajahat & Ayesha Siddiqa debate the Pak Army
The #Boys are back in town, but they're in trouble. The faceoff with the #PTI has put the #pakistanarmy in a mess when it comes to public support, unity of command, and the most important factor: morale.
#wajahatsaeedkhan debates with leading military scholar #ayeshasiddiqa, about what's next with the world's fifth largest fighting force, considering that #imrankhan has won the latest round.
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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 a 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, and Pakistan’s only Shorenstein Fellow from 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 units as he covered South Asia for leading British, Indian and Pakistani networks and publications since the beginning of the 2001 U.S. invasion of Afghanistan. He frequently dabbles in cricket, and is the author of the 2019 Amazon / Harper Collins sports bestseller, Game Changer: Being Shahid Afridi. He lives between New York City, London and Karachi and drives a very, very fast car.
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Taking about corruption of politicians and ignoring army is ignorance at its best
@MegaBaddog
Жыл бұрын
no, not talking about wadera shahis and the same army whoch engineered ANARI KHAN'S election in 2018 is very misleading
@saeedkashif118
3 ай бұрын
@@MegaBaddogpppppp P P P P P Pp P PPpp Pppp Ppp Pp ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ P ❤ ❤
These Generals are making the whole of Pakistan look disgusting with their actions
@badermunir5944
Жыл бұрын
Nothing will happen. Here in bloody Paki society , bloody Law supports & protect the criminals , money launderers , usurpers , land grabbers & corrupt elite(rather rogues).. Unfortunately the real rogues are Boots & Guns....
@mohdiqbal8972
Жыл бұрын
What have civilian goverments acheived.?
@badermunir5944
Жыл бұрын
@Mohd Iqbal was there any civilian Govt. .? I doubt.
@zahoorahmed120
Жыл бұрын
The corrupt generals need to go
@newazkabir8380
Жыл бұрын
@@mohdiqbal8972 after a long period of time PAK has got a most honest and visionary leader as IK. So pls support him to come to power as political party. He has vision to direct the country in a positive way.
In Pakistan: Anarchy, Lawlessness is the law. Reign Of Terror is the form/system. Corruption is the main business.
@MTK90
Жыл бұрын
They r following british empire's footsteps.
@user-fyv9y79wv
Жыл бұрын
Let's not forget current problem is Sharif Buying out Munir. Something this highly biased lady didn't say!!!! She is the mouth piece of PLMN & PPP. Whenever she goes on western Media she is very anti Imran and anti PTI.
@Oaayhoay
Жыл бұрын
So true
@anasjamal4242
Жыл бұрын
only rule of law will curb all these problems that's why v support IK
@shaheeralikhan9561
Жыл бұрын
Seriously man, I hate this society jaha per tumhara sirf taruf chalay Kay may army officer ya police may DSP ho. Why bro why? Keo taruf chahiye bas CNIC lo and see that I'm a citizen of Pakistan just as you
Pakistan Army owns the country with 25 millions slaves but in most countries, the country owns it's army.
@Black-St0rk
Жыл бұрын
Malik Riaz ko b ap slave lagta hai?ya Nishant group, ya nawaz group
@sa4555
Жыл бұрын
You mean 250 million slaves!
@fahimullahkhan9631
Жыл бұрын
Enemy BOT spotted
@jasha9sandhu
Жыл бұрын
Imran Khan vs Pak Army Establishment ! Who's betting on Imran Khan as the ultimate winner.
@adamhasseeb2151
Жыл бұрын
ITS 2300MIL ,23 CURROR LOG
Listening to Dr.Ayesha was a treat
Brilliant analysis and really sad to see that our state institutions are in dilemma
Ayesha Siddiqa is an intelligent person. She has a decent grip on the subject of Pakistan Army. Invite her more often 👍
@samiyamlk5
Жыл бұрын
I realized a marked difference of demeanor between expression of men of letters and women of letters. If Ayesha had less to worry about her status and presentstion and had she been talking to her mom she had this to say Mujhe lugta he k Asim Munir (AM) ki maa ne kisi qabooliyet ki ghari me jo dua AM k liye ki ho gi wo poori hoi he. Or AM ne tender age me hifz k doran jo maarein khYein hain un ki badolat ye aik shattered personality ka admi tha or he. Is ko is k barŕe bahaduri or afsari ka sabq dete rahe or ye bichara apni Mental health me sink hota raha. On another level he looks like a severe case of child abuse. This explains why he is on the move at critical junctures. And this also explains Ayeshas observation that he is a tool to handle IK. But but but ....I also want to take it to a different direction and pray for a touch of sympathy. Had he courage to say no he wd not hv joined army had he courage he wd not hv accepted any promotion. Had he courage he wd not hv pledged to NS. He seems not to be the one intentionally taking decisions. He is no courage to either say no or do anything against the people around him to displease them. He is at the LOWEST level of MH. HAVE SOME SYMPATHY.
@user-fyv9y79wv
Жыл бұрын
Please on western media she is very anti Imran Khan and anti PTI. She is very pro PPP and PLMN. Wouldn't be surprised if she is on their payroll!!!
@unclekol1
Жыл бұрын
@@samiyamlk5well said ❤
@aamirraja94
Жыл бұрын
@@samiyamlk5 may be OTS is also a factor
2:05 - Loved the line, you said to Inc.! Haha! Always nice to hear her! Genius!
Excellent analysis...some theories could be speculated but historical evidence is enough to validate. Thanks for initiating this interview and do bring her often in future discussions .
Great analysis by a learned person. But most of our rulers are not for Pakistan and it’s growth. People have to take charge
@Bvi9169
Жыл бұрын
She is pro PDM and anti Imran. Mega biased
@umairiqbal2880
Жыл бұрын
Ye aunti imran Khan k khilaf h
Amazing, this lady was defending Bajwa and co on ABC news Australia after the Operation Regime Change. She is so anti Imran that she can hug the Gens
One of the best Vlogs of yours WJS, very soft but critical conversation; speakers like Dr Aisha, Dr Moeed bring this critical academic perspective. Need more of such shows.
I remember military inc. our teacher asked us to read during Phd course....
پاکستان کے خلاف بہت سارے محاز کھولے گئے۔ کچھ ہم نے خود کھولے اور کافی سارے ہمارے خلاف کھولے گئے۔ This statement says all in itself! SO TRUE!!
Brilliant, balanced and none biased discussion 👏 👍
Conclusion:- Generals rule the Pakistan and be calm it’s nothing new in history just we were ignorant for several decades.
Excellent discussion - great insight by Dr. Ayesha - thanks, Wajahat, for allowing us to listen to her views firsthand as she wasn't in my good books(I'm sure there must be other "ex-fiftheyes") - cleared many misconceptions about her - all the credit goes to IK and many those like you who put their lives at stake and many who laid down their lives to get this menace exposed right in broad daylight. One last request to clear up things 100% - in your next interaction with Dr. Ayesha, we request she raises Pakistan Zindabad along with you.
Thinking? Thinking is what they aren't capable of!
Another good discussion Wajahat and absolutely intellectual guest. Thankyou so much 😊
Pakistan Zindabad…. Perfect, powerful and in-depth analysis on current affairs of Pak Army .. we know COAS is in trouble .. but he has bought this chair at the price of honor .. now he is indebted to the investors, and resulted is the chaos that country is suffering.. Dr Ayesha rightly mentioned overhauling that is needed in institutions but the matter is who has the guts to do that .. only Khan if he gets the team and power will be able to do! Great show … Bravo 👏
@user-fyv9y79wv
Жыл бұрын
She is the mouth piece of PLMN & PPP. Whenever she goes on western Media she is very anti Imran and anti PTI.
@kikotito1094
Жыл бұрын
Mere Bhi Pakistan zinda bad ni hora zinda bhag hota he apna Nara sahi krne ka waqt agya he
@tseringangchuk5420
Жыл бұрын
Khan indeed has a great team or super cabinet that consists of Pinki Peerni, Farah Gogi, Usman Buzdar, Shiekh Talli, Fawad Halwai, Pervez Illahi(Punjab ka Sabse bada daaku) and finally Youthia Bandiyal.
@fiazali6983
Жыл бұрын
What we have seen khan in ten tears he is the worst of all he will install another buzdar as coas and what will happen you can never imagine.. he has gang of theif in his team as pinki pirni andfarah goggi as competent team. If khan ever come into power I am seeing chaos and clashes in pakistan.
@mohdiqbal8972
Жыл бұрын
@@tseringangchuk5420 and not to forget their leader whonthey now say deserves respect pf a.prophet.
They also made MQM,they raised Bhutto!in case she forgot!
Thank God you included Ms Ayesha Siddiqa. I am glad to hear her perspective. Surprised to hear that the army chief flew to Qatr. What was the need to? Who did he go to? No Asim Muneer is nervous. His visit to Qatr shows this!
میں اوورسیز پاکستاني ہوں، عمران خان نے مجھے اپنے ملک سے پیار اور محبت کرنا سکھایا ہے اور ہمارے اندر فخر ، ہمت ، وقار پیدا کیا ہے IK Zindabad💪🇵🇰🦅..
Salute to Mam Dr. Aysha, being public procurement professional I would like to read her books on army procurement to gain knowledge as well as to judge insights in that...❤ . Thanks wajahat❤
She is an Army person for sure & sugar-coated anti Imran.... On ground, right now, no one is more powerful than IK.... COAS knows IK can give him the unlimited power to control & he is a sensible man...
@almaslakhani6693
Жыл бұрын
Her points were senseless
Ayesha Siddiqa ji continues to amaze me with the insights she shares. I admire her keen observation at events and the way she arrives at conclusions is just awesome.
Mr, Wajahat, This is called unbiased, academic and non-political analysis. Feel the difference.
@scifunwithfatmahamnah9639
Жыл бұрын
Bilkul I agree with you
Clearly this lady is a pro spin doctor. She effectively pitched that Nawaz Shareef tried to de-politicise army and didnt talk about "saada chief" mentality of Nawaz Shareef which is implemented even right now ! She is clearly down playing Imran Khan and spinning things.
@almaslakhani6693
Жыл бұрын
Completely agree she disappointed me
@user-fyv9y79wv
Жыл бұрын
100% She is KNOWN TO BE THE MOUTH PIECE of PLMN & PPP. Whenever she goes on western Media she is very anti Imran and anti PTI. Her opinion is tarnished and I wouldn't be surprised if she is on the payroll of shairf or Zadri
@unclekol1
Жыл бұрын
She scares me, like the devil in disguise
@ismail4900
Жыл бұрын
in all countries army chief is below PM, so what if NS wanted that way.
@IndiaTides
Жыл бұрын
Your knowledge and her knowledge is on different level. Sometimes it is good to be humble and learn what she wants to say.
With all due respect to her, the people came out to protest, because they love IK and not only because they were angry of their lot after IK's removal. He, IK, is now the center of their hopes.
Really exceptionally analysis by Ayasha Siddiqa. I really enjoyed the whole vlog.
I have new found respect for Ayesha Siddiqa - thank you Wajahat!
One of the footage shows the window panes of guard room and main building were already broken when the first boys of the mob entered the CCH in Lahore.
Wajahat Bhai Once a Staunch CHEERLEADER OF THE BOYS……..turned ROGUE…..great analysis though
Sir Jee, who you have brought today. Unimpressive lady
@user-fyv9y79wv
Жыл бұрын
She is the mouth piece of PLMN & PPP. Whenever she goes on western Media she is very anti Imran and anti PTI.
great discussion Wajahat Sahb..Thank you so much
Very comprehensive and detailed dissection of a extremely complex situation
Very thought provoking and in my view the best podcast so far. Explaining the politics of Army with facts and history rather than mere bashing like by Adil raja. However he has is own place and l watch him usually when l am frustrated at the Army.
Interesting information is shared by Dr. Ayesha in this Vlog.
Thanks for this insightful episode.. looking forward to read her books.
Dear Wajahat please post videos daily your voice is like music to our ears we love to hear you listen to you every single day
@SuggarRushh
27 күн бұрын
Are you gay?
While she talks a lot of sense the one thing people like her cannot grasp is that Khan has genuine support on the ground. His support base has been increasing since 1996 every single year army did not help increase his support base
Your analysis at the end and ISPR statement points toward the theory that all these installations were damaged deliberately, with the help of ISI.
Insha Allah something good will happen
Wajahat my friend, I have been watching all of your shows, this very show was outstanding Zaheer
I believe that Imran Khan was successful in becoming a politician or coming into power because of his reputation as an honest person and a world class athlete, military only assisted by getting him a fair elections to some extent.
Playing on both sides...well done sir
@nisardar2652
Жыл бұрын
He has to - otherwise remember Arshad Sharif
@user-fyv9y79wv
Жыл бұрын
She is the mouth piece of PLMN & PPP. Whenever she goes on western Media she is very anti Imran and anti PTI.
@unclekol1
Жыл бұрын
@@nisardar2652that's not a 'HAS' it's a 'WANT' his someone who would like to keep GOD happy but also not piss off the devil.. and people like that can never be fully trusted
Well Welll... Good to see that you called her on the show.... ❤ Keep it up WSJ
My father was Adjutant 8 Baluch during the war 71, and later POW! Was Captain!
They have to choose the right path in order to secure their position back......
In depth analysis as always, Wajahat Khan ❤
Very brilliant talk by professor Ayesha Siddiqa.
I would love a follow up podcast with Ayesha siddiqa.
Man From Michigan Yar lady is a professional problem creator she didn’t answer your questions since you are her admirer you accept her but you need her back in your blog and ask her your questions again 🎉
@user-fyv9y79wv
Жыл бұрын
She is the mouth piece of PLMN & PPP. Whenever she goes on western Media she is very anti Imran and anti PTI.
Could the fire of Corps Commander house was a deliberate action by Rana Sana and the intelligence agencies inorder to discredit PTI
@user-fyv9y79wv
Жыл бұрын
100% Mooed Prizada thinks soo
What is this lady saying. It almost sounds she is urging Asim Munir to continue this confrontation while PTI. She is saying in six months if Asim Munir develops confidence he will be able to stand up to Imran khan. She should be saying Asim Munir should work on how to control his army to make it a better and non political army
@user-fyv9y79wv
Жыл бұрын
She is the mouth piece of PLMN & PPP. Whenever she goes on western Media she is very anti Imran and anti PTI.
Finally happy about your guest ! 😊
I am sorry but this lady sounds like a Wrong Number, clearly has a soft corner for establishment (esp PMLN) and status quo
@user-fyv9y79wv
Жыл бұрын
100% She is the mouth piece of PLMN & PPP. Whenever she goes on western Media she is very anti Imran and anti PTI.
@amjadmalik7285
Жыл бұрын
Definitely....😢
Very Decent Opinion jazak Allah
Absolutely right analysis by wajahat SB, infact security agencies given strong message to handlers and Chief justice about high pressure from public and uncontrolled panic situation in the country. so therefore finally supreme court intervene and realease to İmran Khan.
Miss Ayesha siddiqa is negating her own argument. She is saying that the generals are not in asim Munir control because most of them were appointed by his predecessor and they were not in favor of the vote of no confidence while we all know that the vote of no confidence was initiated by general bajwa with the support of these generals... or were they from Yugoslavia at that time
@user-fyv9y79wv
Жыл бұрын
She is the mouth piece of PLMN & PPP. Whenever she goes on western Media she is very anti Imran and anti PTI.
Great analysis of current military scenario . Lets hope things get better.
I have only just started listening to your vlogs (my Mrs suggested that I do😅), I am liking what I hear! Well done n keep it up!
A very good talk, a realistic view, keep up the good work.
As always you came up with the most relevant informative show. Boht kch smjhny ko sochny ko mila ha Thanks for that keep it up. 💯
Wajahat your English is excellent! You don't need to be nervous before anyone.
I don’t know what this woman is talking about. Lot of babbling around the truth.
Great interview brother. Got to know alot
عائشہ صدیقہ پاکستان کی محسنہ ہیں۔ ہمیں ایسے ہی سماجی سائنسدانوں کی ضرورت ہے۔۔ ہماری بھی ان سے نیازمندی ہے۔
Your this style of vlogs are awesome, bring in different types of intellectuals and getting there perspective. Keep it up WSK!
Thanks ma'am you give us awareness through military Inc 🥰🥰🥰
Not even once this analyst mentioned that he was selected not only by BAJWA bug by NS also, this one fact adds lot of dimensions to the analysis. As a public health specialist I would say that the Data collection is all skewed.
عائشہ صدیقہ کو سننا بڑے حوصلے کا کام ہے لیکن ان کا تجزیہ بہت بہترین ہے۔ Please ask her to speed up
Thank you Wajahat Bhai. Ayesha G column I never used to miss ❤
If it's true that CC Lahore has resigned for right reasons; I shall stand and solute him for his courage! May Allah protect our beloved country and guide people in the power corridors as well as all of us. May Allah give courage to all of us to change and fear Allah. "One hour in pursuit of justice is better than 70 years to worship of Allah by spending every day fasting and every night spent praying." Prophet Mohammad (pbuh).
I think I am going to read her content now. Your content is seriously underrated brother with so much potential.
Thanking you for helping us understanding the Military.
بہت اچھی گفتگو تھی۔پاکستان ژندہ باد
Unsatisfactory answers given by guest
Excellent analysis of both educated personalities
Loved this analysis!!! Awesome!!!🤩
Boys gotta give up, things have changed dramatically in this era of great awareness and boys gotta mind their own business more and less of the shenanigans.
WSK bro stay on one side , you're doing an amazing job . we love our army as well but its time to decide some roles .
Miss you Imran Riaz khan
Thank you for this neutral view . That's why i like your work that you don't take sides and analyse on reality
Dr ayesha siddiqua very calm and up to date analysis
I love the country. People come and go. The reason I like IK is the only one among the political crowd who stands out as the an honest, truthful and sincere.
@vinsin328
Жыл бұрын
But he is the most corrupt. Also, he is not competent.
In this tug of war, the common man is the rope
I strongly agree that reforms are mandatory in Army for their own interest and of course for the interest of the country at large
Superb I am die fan of Madam Ayesha since she wrote his book in 99. Any way I think this is time to decide that we have to save our future and to save our army for I have some thing in my mind... 1. Separate Pak Army from all business and civil commercial activities. 2. All business incorporated of Pak Army should be take over by government of people of Pakistan. 3. Children of any Army officials are not allowed to study abroad. 4. If any retired official want job in civilian institutions have to surrender his pension from army 5. After retirement official not allowed any business activity out of country. Thank you this is all I have in my mind.
Turkish Army Model needs to be adopted. One single 4 star General can not take complete power of the entire state who can pull the strings of Politicians and Judges at his leisure.
مائ ڈیر وجاہت، میری ایک سرسری سی ملاقات رہی ہے ڈاکٹر عائشہ صیدیقا سے۔ انکی علمی قابلیت انکی کنٹریبیوشن بے شک قابل ستائش ہیں، آج کی گفتگو سے مجھے ایسا محسوس ہوا کہ ڈاکٹر عائشہ چونکہ کافی عرصے سے پاکستان سے باہر ہیں اس لئے انکے پاس کوئ واضح اطلاعات نہیں ہیں گو کہ انہوں نے سیر حاصل گفتگو کی فوجی روئیوں کے بارے میں لیکن انکی گفتگو میں تجربہ کی بنیاد پے اندازے زیادہ جھلکتے رہے، جبکہ آپ نے معلومات کی بنیاد پے گفتگو کی، بہرحال آپکو ڈاکٹر عائشہ کو اپنے پروگرام میں مدعو کرنے پے مبارک باد،
میری ذاتی راۂے ھے پاکستان میں صرف خلائ مخلوق کو رھنے دیں ہم سب پاکستانی چاۂنہ شفٹ ھو جاتے ھیں۔ عام شہری
The new army chief lacking self confidence is the primary reason for his appointment.
@lonewolf6286
Жыл бұрын
He is just a psychopath, Asim Munir, Nadeem Anjum, Faisal Naseer must be eliminated.
@ghazanhussain2070
Жыл бұрын
He is an orphan 😅😅😅
@MegaBaddog
Жыл бұрын
@@lonewolf6286 why hasnt IK posted the so called videos of faisal naseer as evidence? IK was lying for one year about donald liu
Wajahat according to aysha discussion it gives a perception she is in favour of army . She should discuss the role of bajwa in Pakistan politics. How can our army support these culprits politicians. Why we start hating army she did not mention the reason. We were the people who were defending our army on every platform. But now we feel shame and believe that what PML N and indian media was saying about them was correct. We were fools. I dont understand how can they support PML N and PPP. These parties bashing them more then other political parties. How they treating pakistani media in these days, i have never seen any amry official trail in our courts . Why???? They deserve to hate . Im not talking about our jawan. We cant ask any questions from them because we are bloody civilians. But they need our yex money They cant hide behind our martyrs. Its illogical that we cant talk these things about them because they defend country.
Informative and Logical!
But why a grade 22 officer should decide that who should rule the country. This is reason public is angry from Army, by this policy, Army will loose further support from public and it’s very dangerous.
Wajahat is on fire today!! Good job
@user-fyv9y79wv
Жыл бұрын
She is the mouth piece of PLMN & PPP. Whenever she goes on western Media she is very anti Imran and anti PTI.
Allah Pakistan 🇵🇰 k dushmano ko garqh karay tabah karay ameen
@iamwithoutundeebakth0015
Жыл бұрын
Hahah what an irony..right now the army and the most popular guy are going against each other..so are these 2 the main enemies ??
Another fantastic and thought provoking discussion… It seems from the context of the logic pertaining to the acceptability of Asim Munir is stemming from a diluted nucleus that is equivalent to animosity. In other words requirement or the job description for the next army chief was to ensure the person should hate Imran Khan. Using the word hate not envy because the next army chief had to make this a personal agenda. If that’s the case then Asim Munir was a mediocre but a choice that fits the bill. And your point on stacking the deck is absolutely the pointed end of a needle. Would be awesome to hear your complete thoughts. This roaming around and not being put; is he investing or in search of a hide out. Do u think he has some clarity that he is entrapped or deceived by Bajwa.
What a country! Army chief is on foreign visit, P.M is celebrating coronation of U.K king, foreign minister is always in foreign and country is burning.