Reaction to Final events

In light of the fact that differing reports are coming out of the swat valley we would like to set the facts straight. Although the Taliban did manage to expose some of the Uranium-235 used in making the cores of the weapons, actual radiation was minimal. Uranium is only very slightly radioactive before it undergoes a fission reaction, simply exposing the Uranium would not cause anywhere slightly near the devastation reported. After the fission reaction has occurred the split uranium molecule is very radioactive, the Chernobyl disaster was caused by a nuclear reaction that got out of control. No nuclear reaction took place during the raid of the compound, the uranium was simply exposed. Although the exact results are still unknown we must strongly disagree with the UN official who stated that "fifty miles around this plant will be devastated for years". However, unfortunately there will be some damage and I must pledge my full support to any victims of this event there may be, as any compassionate man would i will make sure that the world provides this small amount of victims with any and all support needed. We must view these events as a success for these reasons, the Taliban is no longer in control of nuclear material, many of their fighters have died, the world has and will continue to band together to crush their evil organization, the freely elected government of Pakistan still stands and our scientists believe that the effects of radiation will be minimal. Due to the remote nature of the facility, the fact that almost two million civilians have been evacuated in order to prevent them from being harmed by the Taliban, and what appears to be a fairly unharmful release of radiation we believe that no civilians have or will die as a result of this crisis. This is great news because almost 1 billion people were believed to be in range of the Taliban's missiles before it was announced that the Pakistani government had wisely allowed the United States of America to place unbreakable security codes on the missiles. Although we have won this great victory over the Taliban it is necasarry that we keep them on the run, we must go for the jugular!

White Paper on the Taliban’s acquisition of nuclear weapons by Pakistan

President Asif al Zardari and Prime Minister Syed Yousaf Raza Gillani 

• Executive Summary: As of this past Monday the terrorist group known as the Taliban gained access to our nuclear facility in the Swat valley. Traitors within the ISI sold Taliban leaders information which lead to the Taliban’s overwhelming of the facility. The terrorists then proceeded to give an extremely unreasonable set of demands and threatened to take action against Israel if the demands were not met. However, as of now this is impossible because the Taliban are not in possession of any missiles with the necessary range. The brave men and women of our army have been called into action and are currently pushing the Taliban farther back into the Swat valley while our leaders are reaching out to the Taliban to see if there is a way to end this situation peacefully.

 
 

• One option the Pakistani government is willing to give the Taliban is that in exchange for the nuclear weapons we will allow the Taliban to flee into their mountain lairs without facing total elimination. We will give the Taliban three days to return the weapons and cede control of the Swat and Buner districts. If the Taliban leave, we will allow them to live unharmed in uninhabited mountain border region provided that they do not choose to impose their perverted version of Sharia on any free citizens of Pakistan.
•  The Taliban have demonstrated their disdain for our people by hiding behind them, killing them and taking away their basic unalienable rights. General Ashfaq Kayani is confident that he will be in control of Swat presently and has ordered soldiers to save as many citizens as possible even if their own lies are endangered.  These are not the people they say they are, the Taliban will not save Pakistan but will instead destroy it with their oppressive nature and destructive foreign policy.

Rebutal FOX new's statement regarding the Taliban's nuclear capacity

We are deeply offended by the fear mongering tactics of FOX news. Although the Shaheen III missile will eventually provide Pakistan with the ability to protect herself from enemies at a distance of up to 4,500 Km not miles, the missile is in the begining stages of development. Our most advanced nuclear weapon is the Shaheen II with a maximum range of 2500 km. Please do not give validity to FOX news' statement, we all know they have a history of untruthfullness
Thankyou
President Zardari

Response to the Taliban's Statement

As the democratically elected president of Pakistan I would like to take this opportunity to remind everyone that the situation is not as disastrous as it might seem. I must let it be known that the nuclear threat of the terrorists is an empty one. First off, the weapons that the Taliban have taken control of, Shaheen II nuclear missiles, have a maximum range of 2,500 kilometers or roughly 1,550 miles. This puts targets such as Jerusalem, Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Chongquing and Moscow out of range. Also the missiles burn liquid fuel, this means that they would have to be fueled on the launch pads, a process that will take several hours. If the Taliban choose to take the offensive and fuel the weapons we will have plenty of time to call in an air strike to destroy the missiles before they can be deployed. Despite rumors that the terrorists have spread, this can be done very effectively, without detonating the warheads. However, for obvious reasons it is essential that we act quickly to prevent the weapons from being relocated to some mountain stronghold. We have called up our entire army reserve and have relocated several thousand troops from the Indian border to the conflict in the Swat valley. We would also like to ask China to increase its military presence in the Kashmir region to insure that India does not attempt to take advantage of our situation. We are confident that we can cut off the Taliban's retreat into Afghanistan and use our superior military strength to destroy the weapons if necessary. These military plans are only preparing for the worst, we are still optimistic that this matter can be solved diplomatically but without appeasing to the demands of the terrorists.  I must point out that all of the laws of Pakistan are in accordance with the Koran and there is no need for the radical and oppressive laws of Sharia to be implemented. To the Taliban I say that I represent the democratically elected government of Pakistan and we will not be blackmailed out of office. 

Taliban Nuclear Crises

As the President of Pakistan I would like to take this opportunity to assure the world that everything is under control. We have experienced a breach of trust to the highest degree and we can assure that the men responsible for this situation shall stand trial. The Taliban have reached farther than we could have expected into the North West Border Frontier province but we have already prepared an offensive that should put us in control of the area. We have undertaken many moves to secure the low grade nuclear weapons that the Taliban have taken control of.  We are reaching out to the Taliban leaders to better understand their motives and intentions are and once we discover those we can move forward appropriately. We also must urge the other nations of the world not to take any action that might provoke the use of a WMD. The only feasible target for now, Israel, is out of range of the weapons. However, if provoked the Taliban could fire against many sites in India, China or Russia. We want it to be known that this situation can and will be solved without the use of any nuclear weapons.

President Asif al Zardari

ASSIGNMENT #4

What countries do you share your religion with? List them. 
Islam: Iran, India, France, Russia, England, U.S.A.

Christianity: U.S.A., England, France, Russia.

Hindu: India

Does your country object to any, all, or some of the other religions (other countries) in the sim? Briefly explain. 
The Pakistani government is secular and chooses not to involve religion in its governmental affairs. 

 To what extent does religion play a part in your country’s culture? What role does SHARIA play in your country?
Pakistan is 95% Muslim. Although the government is a secular, federal republic, no law can be passed that contradicts Islam. The Taliban, whose main purpose is to impose sharia on everyone they can, have recently made deeper moves into the North Western Border Frontier. Most of the citizens are moderate in their beliefs. However, some believe that allowing sharia in certain provinces would bring peace. A peace deal between the Taliban and the Government that allowed the Taliban’s imposition of Sharia in the North Western Frontier Province (in exchange for a promise to lay down their arms) failed terribly, because of the Taliban’s violation of the pact by expanding their sharia into other provinces.

 Does your country believe in the separation of religion and state? Briefly explain. 
Yes, the Pakistani government is secular and does not involve religion in its affairs

ASSIGNMENT #3

1. What is the numerical size of your military?
Cumulative size of on-duty, reserve, and paramilitary forces is 1,472,000 personnel.

2. Using www.state.gov as your guide, list your countries weapons (this
includes, nuclear, conventional, naval, and aeronautical).

 

NUCLEAR: Nuclear Fissile Reactive (aka Atom bombs)

NAVAL: Augosta 90-B, F-22P
AERONAUTICAL: Missiles; Hatf-1, Abdali, Ghaznavi, M-11, Shaheen-1, Shaheen-2, Ghauri-1, Ghauri-2, Ghauri-3, Ra’Ad. Aircrafts; A-5, Mirage IIIO, IIIOD, IIIE, PAF F-16, AMRAAM, LGB, JF-17.

CONVENTIONAL: Babur tanks and land missiles


3. Quickly list your country’s greatest rival (in the Simulation) chemical,
nuclear, conventional, naval, and aeronautical capabilities.

 

Greatest rival: INDIA

AERONAUTICAL: Missiles; Prithvi, Dhanush, Agni, Surya, Shaurya, Sagarika, Nirbhay, 3M-54 Klub, Popeye, P-70 Ametist, Moskit, Brhamos, Akash. Aircrafts; Talwar and Shivalik class frigates, HAL Dhruv, Rajput, Kolkaka, Delhi Class destroyers, Sukanya Class Patrol craft.

NUCLEAR: Tu-95 Bear, Tupolev Tu-142, II-38, E-8 Poseidon, Dessault Mirage 2000, Sepecat Jaguar, and many more

NAVAL: Charlie Class cruise missile, ATV, IMS, Akula, Amur, Sindhughosh Class submarines, INS Sindhuvijay, INS tabar


4. Is your country a nuclear power? Approximately how many nuclear weapons does your country have? Provide a source for this information.

Yes, Pakistan is a nuclear power. It currently stockpiles between 90 and 250 nuclear warheads. (Source: www.state.gov).


How is this country related geographically to others?

5. List the countries connected to your country by land

Iran, Afghanistan, India, China.


6. Is there a territory outside of your borders that has a cultural, religious,
or historical significance to you that makes your country (citizens and
government) feel invested in?

Yes. The North-Western Frontier Province (NWFP), on the border of Pakistan and Afghanistan, is a very controversial area. The Taliban currently inhabit the NWFP and pose threats to move deeper into Pakistan, specifically to Islamabad (the capital). The Pakistani Government and the Taliban signed a peace deal in the NWFP (the Taliban would be allowed to impose Islamic law in that region in exchange for laying their arms down), which the Taliban violated. The civilians who live in this area want the Taliban to be expelled, but the Pakistani military has focused more efforts on issues with historical rival, India.

Similarly, an area called Kashmir (on the border of Pakistan and India) is a very controversial piece of land. Both India and Pakistan seek to own it, and the two countries have fought many wars over the years for this land. 

ASSIGNMENT #2

How is your country related historically to America and Iran?

Pakistan is an ally of both Iran and America. In 1947, Iran was the first country to recognize Pakistan as a newly created state. Since then, there is a history of contact and mutual influence between the two nations, with much of Pakistani culture directly influenced by Iranian cultures. Today, however, their relations are more complex. In 1949, the United States first established relations with Pakistan (reluctantly). They were not close allies up until 2001, when the Pakistani government established ties with the Bush administration. Today, the Obama administration is in correspondence with Pakistan’s secular government, although it does not comply with an organized fundamentalist group in Pakistan called the Taliban. 

1. List 5 historical ties since 1914 between your country and the two other countries assigned.
- Pakistan moved decisively to ally itself with the United States in its war against Osama bin Laden and Al-Qaeda (2001). It provided the U.S. a number of military airports and bases, for its attack on Afghanistan.
- Bilateral Investment Treaty between United States and Pakistan 
- Pakistan joined the US led military alliances SEATO and CENTO (1955)
- In 1954 the United States signed a Mutual Defense Assistance Agreement with Pakistan
- Central Treaty Organization (aka CENTO) adopted in 1955 (disolved in 1979) between Pakistan and Iran
- 1980s Pakistani and Iranian opposition of the Soviet occupation in Afghanistan and coordination of support for Afghan jihad 
- Both Iran and Pakistan have joined the Economic Cooperation Organization (aka ECO, established in 1964) 

2. Has your country fought any significant wars against each other directly, indirectly, or through proxy since 1914? If so, list the wars these countries have fought against yours. 
- Pakistan has fought no major wars with the United States since 1914, however, America currently fights the Taliban, an organization shielding itself behind Pakistani citizens. 
- Pakistan has fought no major wars with Iran since 1914, however, Pakistan and Iran supported opposite sides in the 1991-2001 Afghan Civil War.

3. Does your country have any religious disagreements with the two other countries assigned that reach back through the centuries? 
- America and Pakistan have no major religious disagreements. America is an ally of the secular, federal republic of Pakistan. However, America does not condone or support the radical Islamists such as Al-Qaeda and the Taliban who increasingly operate out of Pakistan.
- Iran and Pakistan have no major religious disagreements, however, Iranian civillians (and some government officials) are typically more radical in their observance of Islam than Pakistanis are. Also, Iran has a population made up of mostly Shia muslims, while Pakistan’s population is made up of mostly Sunni muslims.  

4. Historically, has the relationship between your countries and the other two countries been amicable, hostile, or neutral? Breifly explain. 
- With the exception of support for opposing sides of the Afghan Civil War (1991-2001), Pakistan and Iran have had an amicable relationship with eachother. Much of Pakistani culture is directly derived from Iranian culture, and the two countries get along with each other on good terms today. 
- Historically, Pakistan’s relationship with America has been both neutral and hostile at times. Up until the September 11 attacks of 2001, the two countries did not maintain a good relationship. However, the two countries have made peace since and continue to be allies. America faces a challenge in its alliance with Pakistan because of its support for only half of the country’s interests. The converse is also true; not everybody in Pakistan thinks fondly of America. 

How is your country related politically to the other(s)? 

5. How do their government systems compare? 
Iran is an Islamic Republic; Pakistan is a Federal Republic; America is a Democracy. 

6. What major military and political treaties does your country share with the other countries since The Treaty of Versailles? 
See question # 1 above 

7. Is your country currently recognized by the United Nations? 
Pakistan, Iran, and America are all recognized by the United Nations. 

8. Does your country share the same type of economic system as the two countries you are asked to compare? What are these types of economies? 
America, Pakistan, and Iran are all capitalist economies. America and Pakistan purely, but Iran with a slight variation. Iran’s main industry is oil, 70% of which is controlled by the government. The rest of the private sector is permitted and common, but most of the economy is planned and controlled. 

ASSIGNMENT #1

1. What is your country’s governmental system? Please provide a definition. 

Pakistan is a federal republic. Pakistan’s legal system is based on English common law with provisions to accommodate Pakistan's status as an Islamic state. There is an elected President and a Prime Minister chosen to represent the majority in Parliament.

2. List five important events in your country’s history since 1914. 
Establishment of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan on 14 August 1947
First Kashmir War from 1947_1948
Election of Benazir Bhutto as the first female prime-minister of Pakistan in 1988
Pakistan joins Nuclear club in 1998

President Asif Ali Zardari’s entrance into office on 9 December 2008 

3. What is your country’s economic system?
Pakistan’s economy is capitalist, Pakistan is a mostly agrarian society.

4. List your nation’s five largest trading partners. 
Pakistan’s largest trading partners are the United States, United Arab Emirates, Afghanistan, China, and the United Kingdom, respectively. 

5. What is the monetary size of your domestic and foreign debt? 
Pakistan’s foreign debt is 49.8% of its Gross Domestic Product, or $43.23 billion. Pakistan’s domestic debt is 2.9 trillion rupees, or approximately $57.75 billion. 

6. To which country does your country owe the most money? 
Pakistan’s biggest creditor is Japan.
7. What is the numerical size of your standing and reserve armed forces? 
Pakistan has a total of approximately 650,000 active personnel on duty, a total of approximately 520,000 personnel in the military reserve, and a total of approximately 302,000 personnel serve in Pakistani paramilitary forces. 

8. Are you a nuclear power? 
Yes. 

9. List your country’s most important cultural values?
Pakistan’s most important cultural values are moderately conservative. Almost all live in accordance with Islamic faith and the Koran.

10. To what extent, if any, does your government control media and culture? Briefly describe. 
Pakistan’s government tries to control media as much as possible, but does not have full control. 

11. List your country’s most important resources?
Pakistan's most important resources include textiles, rice, leather goods and chemicals.

12. List the important resources your country is lacking? i.e. what does it need to import a great deal of?  
Pakistan’s highest-valued imports include oil, petroleum, oil and petroleum products, plastics, iron, paper, steel, and tea. 

13. What is your country’s population? 
Pakistan has a population of 176,242,949 people. 

14. What is your country’s main religion? What percentage of your people are this religion? 
Pakistan’s main religion is Islam, making up 95% of the population (75% Sunni and 20% Shia). 
15. List other religions, if there are any, which play an important role in your country? 
Other religions in Pakistan include Christianity and Hinduism, which account for 5% of the population. 

16. What is your government’s policy towards religion and state? 
Although the official government of Pakistan is a secular federal republic, the constitutions bans the creation of any law that goes against the teachings of the prophet Mohammad. The Pakistani government is under increasing pressure from fundamentalist religious groups (such as the Taliban) who are not in accordance with state law. However, most of the people of Pakistan are moderate, as is the government.