The Secretary of State verbally hit at the government of Pakistan, asking for more efficient and proper action on Al-Qaeda insurgency and economic development.[ad#post] This statement by Clinton had ruined the primary purpose of the diplomatic visit: To assure Pakistan of American support and praise for it’s financially, economically and humanly sacrifice made for the sake of war on terrorism.

Clinton appeared to have been annoyed by the pressing queries given by the senior editors and political analysts. She explained that American intends on ‘turning a page with its relations with Pakistan.’ She confidently told the press that Al-Qaeda possessed a safe and prospering haven in Pakistan since 2002. “It must be destroyed”, she said.

The top US official started that she found it rather ‘incomprehensible’ to believe the Pakistani Government does not know where the Al-Qaeda quarters are. She also showed her annoyance at the rejection of the non-military aid of 7.5 billion dollars USA was offering Pakistan. This had been done as a clear and open message in order to preserve the sovereignty of the state.

Upon the mentioning of tax-evasion in the country, Clinton took the liberty to lambaste the question by stating, “At the risk of sounding undiplomatic, Pakistan has to have internal investment in your public services and your business opportunities.” This left businessmen impatient and perturbed.

Clinton stated, “The percentage of taxes on GDP is among the lowest in the world… The US Government taxes everything that moves and doesn’t move, and that’s not what we see in Pakistan.” The diplomatic tenure took a bitter turn after that. “You do have 180 million people. Your population is projected to be about 300 million. And I don’t know what you’re going to do with that kind of challenge, unless you start planning right now,’ Clinton burst in a diatribe unleashed against questioners.

The top US Diplomat intends on meeting the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian Prime Minister Mahmud Abbas for peace talks between the states.

Quetta: After a shooting incident, Baluchistan Education Minister Shafique Ahmed Khan was shot dead in a motorcade ambush. The tragic event took place on Toghi road while the minister was on his way home. Gunmen opened indiscriminate fire on the minister. Two bullets were believed to have been shot through his chest and throat.

Shafique Ahmed Khan became the member of the Baluchistan Provincial Assembly in 2008. He was 55 years old. The minister was dismounting his vehicle when gunmen on a motorcycle shot him on the spot. He was affiliated with Pakistan People’s Party. Hidayatullah Jafar has been critically injured in this violent incident.

Initially it was believed that the Taliban were responsible for the shooting. However the Baluchistan Liberation United Front has claimed responsibility for the murder of Minister Shafique Ahmed Khan. The reason for his assassination has not been stated yet. The Prime Minister and President of Pakistan have demanded an immediate investigation of this case.

Federal Interior Minister Rehman Malik has condemned the murder and vowed to fight against terrorism. MQM Leader Altaf Hussain has expressed deep sorrow over the loss of Minister Shafique Ahmed Khan. Other political entities continue to express their shock and grief over this horrendous incident.

It is still ambiguous as to why the minister was shot. Most political analysts firmly believe that it had significant connection with the nationalist parties of Baluchistan. Extreme-right parties continue to rebel against the PPP government of the province.

The area of shooting has been cordoned while the vehicle has been taken into custody. This incident of homicide is not a new one in the province of Baluchistan where political carnage and religious bloodshed is a daily routine matter. Freedom fighters and nationalistic movements continue to thrive on the lives of hundreds of innocents.

It would be naïve for one to believe that the condemnation of this atrocity is enough. Loopholes present in the security system of Pakistan have snatched the lives of many political and non-political entities. As the carnage continues in Pakistan, many citizens are left shattered and dismayed at the destitute condition of their precious country.The Balochistan government has announced the closure of all educational institutions across the province to mourn the death of the minister.