Do you think there would be genuine fears about hosting the champions trophy in Pakistan?

Question

Obviously, western nations could be attacked by terrorists.

However; rightly or wrongly, Pakistan is seen as being in the front line in "the war on terror". Do you think that if the government could give guarantees they should be given a chance to host the tournament, or are the risks too great?

Please give your views on the subject.

Answer 1

yes security is main issue

Answer 2

Well, more bomb blasts yesterday in Pakistan... Listen buddy, the main problem is, in England, Australia, even India, a terrorist attack is seen as a one-off. The governments of all of those countries would have the resources and skill to prevent any other major bombings or attacks. In Pakistan, not the case. The country is far too poor and corrupt to claim a bombing as a one-off, or a rare occurence, or something that would not happen again.

Answer 3

All kinds of guarantees were given to Benazir. Condoleezza Rice talked to her and assured her. When she landed in Pakistan, there was huge blast in which over 100 people were killed. Inspite of this blast, the Govt. could not provide any security to her and she was shot and killed mercilessly.

No guarantees or warranties will work in Pakistan. For too long a time, their Govt. has been supporting terrorism against their bigger neighbour and today they are the victims of terrorism.

The state will degenerate into a failed state ultimately. NWFP and Baluchistan will be controlled by USA (one due to terrorism and the other has natural gas and usa will not leave it). A lot of Kashmir land is already occupied by China (north of Karakoram) and they won't mind taking over the remaining part of Kashmir. The remaining portion will be the Pakistan which will be ruled by Punjabis alienating Sindhis.

Taking American support to drive out Russians from Afghanistan is now working against them.

It is best that they may cancel the championship or shift it to New Zealand.

Answer 4

i think it will be impossible not  to make it a target for crazy extremist

they havn't got the infrastructure like London with all the CTV cameras ect

theyv got the man power , but how can you stop a suicide e bomber

when the government gets billions of dollars from USA to catch Bin Laden , why would you catch him,?, cos once u catch him the money will stop !...

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Answer 5

No, it will never be safe till all those terrorists are wiped from the face of the earth.How many times must this be said here? Why would anyone attack Australia? We are not at war with anyone.And the same goes for those other countries you mentioned.You people have become so complacent about the terrorists & their bombs you accept it as a way of life. It will never be a way of life to us free westerners if we can prevent it. Anyway, we are all disappointed that Pakistan won't be seeing our players, but at least they will be safe. Hopefully things will change soon & make travel there possible. I wish you all the best for the tournament anyway.