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To: IQBAL LATIF who wrote (46784)	8/2/2004 8:35:48 PM
From: IQBAL LATIF	Read Replies (1) of 50167

No yielding to terrorists Sir: Last week’s tragic slaying of the two Pakistani hostages in Iraq has given rise to a heated debate within the country regarding the issue of a possible troop deployment to that country. Most believe that had the government categorically declared it would not send troops to Iraq, the lives of these two men could have been saved. After all, the Philippines withdrew its contingent to save the life of just one of its nationals. Last year, I was firm in my belief that Pakistan should not send combatant forces to Iraq, believing that we should only consider offering logistical support to the Iraqis for the reconstruction of their country. However, within the present context of the terrorists’ threats, I urge President Musharraf not to yield to their demands. For if the terrorists see us give in this once, it will only encourage them further. There will be no end to such abductions and ultimatums. Thus, we should stand strong and send our troops to Iraq. We have no choice but to show the terrorists that they cannot hold us to ransom. If we fail to do this, the whole country will be held hostage to their demands. COL RIAZ JAFRI (RTD) Rawalpindi

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