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The Pakhtuns of Afganistan who were in power pre-1979 were never in favour of Pakistan. Afghan Pakhtuns believe that NWFP and large sections of Balochistan belong to them. The NA although hostile to pakistan may not want to themselves reduced to a 5% minority which would be the case if all Pashtun areas of Pakistan joined Afghanistan.
The Americans will always occupy Afghanistan for as long as they are capable. The Indian presence in Afghanistan is a worry. The only way forward for pakistan is to cancel that out by supporting the Taliban. The Americans are in negotiation with some Taliban members right? The Indians could always outbid the Pakistanis and buy the loyalty of the Taliban commanders unless they actually have some principles.
I dont actually believe there is a way forward as the Indians and the Americans have their own agendas. If the Americans want Afghanistan to be cleansed as much as possible of the Taliban then maybe it would have to listen to pakistan's view as it was a backer and may even be so today. One of Pakistans gripes would be theIndian influence in Afghanistan. If Afghanistan can be free from Indian and Pakistani interference than I am sure it will move forward.
Obama if he wins may complicate the situation as he is targetting pakistan quite directly.
Maybe the Americans just want to destabilise Pakistan or de-nuclear it. If thats the case then looks like theres big trouble round the corner.
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