With its global image in a freefall since the eventful night in Abbottabad on 2nd May, Pakistan has been pushed on the backfoot and dodging bouncers as any tailender batsman would on a juicy Wanderers track. It seemed as if a tsunami of backlash was washing away whatever smokescreen they had conjured up to potray themselevs as a State victimised by terrorism and rather than they being the hotbed of terror.
But their arguments were not cutting ice with most of the nations apart from China, who’s support they are clutching to as if their sole existence depends on “the Red Dragon”. With the US adopting a less of carrot and more of stick policy, something very drastic needed to be done. And it was done. A masterstroke to leave most of the “Foreign Minister” counterparts drooling unless you happen to be a female.
So, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan unleashed its “Charm Diplomacy” by unveiling Ms. Hina Rabbani Khar as the Minister of Foreign Affairs. A beauty with brains and a masters in hospitality management is sure to leave most of her counterparts tongue tied. ”Make love not war”…that’s her calling card as she goes around the world to conquer the antagonist opinion about Pakistan with her charm.
It would be hard for global leaders to listen to what she has to say when their eyes are busy with something else (as is evident in the pic below). And they won’t be complaining that’s for sure. With the Obama’s, Sarkozy’s & Berlusconi’s around they would definitely turn a blind eye towards the misadventures of Pakistan while eyeing “the best thing Pakistan has ever gifted to the world”.
So, what do we have to counter Pakistan’s biggest weapon till date…a 79 yr old Mr. SMK??? Sadly, we don’t stand a chance in this “Charm Diplomacy” war…
