On February 25, 2009 controversial Supreme Court decided todisqualify two most popular leaders of the country. This decision is believed to be given under the direct directions and wishes of President Zardari.
Zardari coming from a feudal family doesn't accept any person standing against him and is on the course of eliminating his political rivals fromthe scene. He is vigorously following the path of Genaral Musharaf and is truly behaving like a dictator. There is growing discontent amongst Pakistan Peoples Party on the issues of disqualification of Sharifs and restroation of Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudary.
On hearing this politico-judicial decision, supporters of Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) came to the streets and agitated in full force. Today being second day of the crisis, the demonstrations have turned violent. There have been a death of a PML(N) worker in Rawalpindi.
People have disapproved this collaboration of President Zardari and the top judges of the country. Zardari's graph of popularity is at the lowest and he ihas become a person whom no one wants to believe in.
Zardari seems to be surrounded by very immature and directionless advisors and is pursuing personal agends rather than a national one. Imposition of Governor's rule and locking the Punjab Assembly building have exposed malafide designs of the PPP and Zardari. Zardari seems desperate to control largest province of the country.
This sounds as beginning of the end..... for whom???? Only time will tell.
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Do we need guns????
Provincial government of NWFP led by Awami National Party (ANP) has decided to distribute 30000 guns to the people of the province through local police. This decision has sent shivers in the civil society in NWFP and accross the world. This is a highly objectionale decision and needs to be opposed all who matter.
This irrational decision has sent a message that truce brought about in Swat will be shortlived. ANP government will use this decision to distribute AK-47 and other guns to its party workers and much it will land in the hands of criminals. Guns and rifles look good in the hands of government agencies only. It should be the stae who should have these intruments. People need schools, hospitals and basic amenities not the guns. This decision has tarnished the imaged of Pakistan and NWFP as a modern muslim state.
On the one hand government has cut 73% of budget from Higher Education Commission due to lack of funds and on the other hand it has got enough in the kitty to distribute 30000 free klashinkovs (AK47s) to selected people. Its a shame that in this age and time , our leaders have a primitive approach.
Children need schools, books, computers and basic leisures of life. Please have mercy on this nation and make decisions which take Pakistan to new heights of development and culture which brings pride and happiness in the society. Distribution of guns is not the answer.
ANP government has proved to lack wisdom. This decision will derail peace process initiated in Swat and will create further conflicts in an already fragile province.
This irrational decision has sent a message that truce brought about in Swat will be shortlived. ANP government will use this decision to distribute AK-47 and other guns to its party workers and much it will land in the hands of criminals. Guns and rifles look good in the hands of government agencies only. It should be the stae who should have these intruments. People need schools, hospitals and basic amenities not the guns. This decision has tarnished the imaged of Pakistan and NWFP as a modern muslim state.
On the one hand government has cut 73% of budget from Higher Education Commission due to lack of funds and on the other hand it has got enough in the kitty to distribute 30000 free klashinkovs (AK47s) to selected people. Its a shame that in this age and time , our leaders have a primitive approach.
Children need schools, books, computers and basic leisures of life. Please have mercy on this nation and make decisions which take Pakistan to new heights of development and culture which brings pride and happiness in the society. Distribution of guns is not the answer.
ANP government has proved to lack wisdom. This decision will derail peace process initiated in Swat and will create further conflicts in an already fragile province.
Drone attacks and Pakistan's dilemma
These unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) are commonly called as Drones. These days they are a hot topic in Pakistan as they are continouly attacking targets with in the Pakistani territory. Previously, it was believed that these drones fly from Afghanistan and attack targets in FATA and other areas of Pakistan. Now it has proved contrary to popular beilef as these drones fly from within Pakistan and return to bases here.
Pakistani government has been denying that she gave any permission for these US drones to attack targets in Pakistan. Zardari and his PPP government has proved to be lying again to their nation on this subject. Thay record is stigmatized with the lies as they mislead their own nation for their personal agendas. This trend is very dangerous to the country and its citizen. People are confused as to why their own leaders are betraying them. Commoners are asking these so called democratic leaders to start trusting their nation.
So far PPP (Pakistan Peoples Party) under Zardari has failed to win confidence of the nation. Though they have been elected but their approach is not democratic. Zardari has fallen back on his written and public committments for restoration of judges including Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudary. Zardari seems to project his personal ambitions by following American dictates and compromising on the national interests and security.
Are these drone attacks helping anyone? Answer is simple NO. These attacks have killed innocent civilians including children, women and elderly. They have destroyed unarmed poor people. Hatred towards US policies due to this continued genocide of people in FATA and other areas of Pakistan has increased. No one can come out in support of US policies except Zardari and his PPP government.
PPP government can win people's hearts and minds provided it starts speaking truth to her nation and voters and distance herself from US pressures and influences. Pakistan is lucky to have a great China. Pakistani policies should be towards China and not USA. American have nefarious designs towards Pakistan and its people. They want to disintegrate this country as it is only "atomic power' amongst the muslim countries. Leadership in Pakistan needs to raise to the occassion to make her people regain their lost pride and faith in political process.
Pakistani government has been denying that she gave any permission for these US drones to attack targets in Pakistan. Zardari and his PPP government has proved to be lying again to their nation on this subject. Thay record is stigmatized with the lies as they mislead their own nation for their personal agendas. This trend is very dangerous to the country and its citizen. People are confused as to why their own leaders are betraying them. Commoners are asking these so called democratic leaders to start trusting their nation.
So far PPP (Pakistan Peoples Party) under Zardari has failed to win confidence of the nation. Though they have been elected but their approach is not democratic. Zardari has fallen back on his written and public committments for restoration of judges including Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudary. Zardari seems to project his personal ambitions by following American dictates and compromising on the national interests and security.
Are these drone attacks helping anyone? Answer is simple NO. These attacks have killed innocent civilians including children, women and elderly. They have destroyed unarmed poor people. Hatred towards US policies due to this continued genocide of people in FATA and other areas of Pakistan has increased. No one can come out in support of US policies except Zardari and his PPP government.
PPP government can win people's hearts and minds provided it starts speaking truth to her nation and voters and distance herself from US pressures and influences. Pakistan is lucky to have a great China. Pakistani policies should be towards China and not USA. American have nefarious designs towards Pakistan and its people. They want to disintegrate this country as it is only "atomic power' amongst the muslim countries. Leadership in Pakistan needs to raise to the occassion to make her people regain their lost pride and faith in political process.
Monday, February 23, 2009
What next after Swat and FATA....!!!!
World has seen the influence and power of Taleban and people who love their own way of life. Peoplein FATA have fought and are still fighting aggression against them on the behest of US hegemononistic designs. Pakistan Army though is reluctant, still has become a party to kill its own citizen. This war on terror is not a war of Pakistan. It is clearly a war of USA which is exerting herself in all parts of the world - being a so called "only" superpower.
Afghnis and Pashtuns in particular on both sides of the Durand line have defeated US and NATO forces. Ground reality is that US and NATO forces are confined to their bases and have aerial dominance.Hearts and minds of all Afghans and Pashtuns are against US occupation and aggression.
In Swat, the situation is for implementation of Shariah laws and all this got fuelled when people came to conclusion that Pakistani government has become subserviant to US influences. People stood up against their own army and have won the first round of the conflict. It is true that there are foreigh elements present in Swat area but they can be eliminated with support from Sufi Muhammad of TNSM and Talebans led by Maulvi Fazal Ullah.
On ground, people are excited to have Shariah laws agreed for their region. Its a fact that anglo saxon laws are heavily tilted towards rich and corrupt people. further they are lenghty and have no impact on society as a whole. Muslims of NWFP and Afghanistan have highest respect for their religion and they never allow anyone to dictate their way of life. Its an irony that majority of commentators on TV networks and newspapers have either no comprehension of Pashtun society or they are indenial mode of the ground realities.
FATA comprising roughly half of NWFP and Malkand Division (comprising of Dir,Swat Chitral, Buner and Shangla) which is part of settled administration of NWFP have gone into the controlling influence of taleban and people who love Shariah laws and hate foreign influences and ingresses. Clearly, they have come out victorious no matter how much drones are sent to kill innocent children and women.
As astudent of politics, I can see that influence of Taleban will have their next target in settled areas of Hazara Division. It should be noted that Kohistan Dirtict which is part of Hazara Division has already gone to the influence of Taleban and Shariah laws have been agreed there.
Mansehra District which has all the natural intincts for any islamic movement, is likely to see the fresh episode there.
Mansehra has mountains, rivers, poverty, and a corrupt administration right from representatives in assemblies, local administrations and absence of any civic amenties. Earth quake affectees are a ready made chunk of disgruntled elements in the area who are fed up with the absence of relief initiatives for their settlement.
Afghnis and Pashtuns in particular on both sides of the Durand line have defeated US and NATO forces. Ground reality is that US and NATO forces are confined to their bases and have aerial dominance.Hearts and minds of all Afghans and Pashtuns are against US occupation and aggression.
In Swat, the situation is for implementation of Shariah laws and all this got fuelled when people came to conclusion that Pakistani government has become subserviant to US influences. People stood up against their own army and have won the first round of the conflict. It is true that there are foreigh elements present in Swat area but they can be eliminated with support from Sufi Muhammad of TNSM and Talebans led by Maulvi Fazal Ullah.
On ground, people are excited to have Shariah laws agreed for their region. Its a fact that anglo saxon laws are heavily tilted towards rich and corrupt people. further they are lenghty and have no impact on society as a whole. Muslims of NWFP and Afghanistan have highest respect for their religion and they never allow anyone to dictate their way of life. Its an irony that majority of commentators on TV networks and newspapers have either no comprehension of Pashtun society or they are indenial mode of the ground realities.
FATA comprising roughly half of NWFP and Malkand Division (comprising of Dir,Swat Chitral, Buner and Shangla) which is part of settled administration of NWFP have gone into the controlling influence of taleban and people who love Shariah laws and hate foreign influences and ingresses. Clearly, they have come out victorious no matter how much drones are sent to kill innocent children and women.
As astudent of politics, I can see that influence of Taleban will have their next target in settled areas of Hazara Division. It should be noted that Kohistan Dirtict which is part of Hazara Division has already gone to the influence of Taleban and Shariah laws have been agreed there.
Mansehra District which has all the natural intincts for any islamic movement, is likely to see the fresh episode there.
Mansehra has mountains, rivers, poverty, and a corrupt administration right from representatives in assemblies, local administrations and absence of any civic amenties. Earth quake affectees are a ready made chunk of disgruntled elements in the area who are fed up with the absence of relief initiatives for their settlement.
Saturday, February 21, 2009
Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudary - Chief Justice of Pakistan
General Musharaf (Ex-President) and his handpicked imported PrimeMinister Shaukat Aziz were actively involved in selling state properties and organizations like Steel Mills to interested parties in lieu of hefty bribes. This is what was real bone of contention which created all this judicial crisis in Pakistan.
The present government of Zardari though is a democratic one, still is following the policies of the dictator Musharaf. Zaradri and company got power after the famous daring "NO" of honourable Chief Justice of Pakistan - Mr. Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudary.
The present government of Zardari though is a democratic one, still is following the policies of the dictator Musharaf. Zaradri and company got power after the famous daring "NO" of honourable Chief Justice of Pakistan - Mr. Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudary.
Friday, February 20, 2009
Turmoil in Swat Valley - Pakistan
Swat valley was included into Pakistan in 1969. Previously it was ruled by a "Wali" (Emperor). He conceded to Government of Pakistan and Swat became a dirtict of NWFP. The justice was swift, simple and people were happy and content. Decisions on public grievances were made with in days and victims compensated with out fail and prejudice. Non-muslims were given full protection and freedom to trade, worship and education and were treated equal citizen to muslims in the state.
After becoming part of Pakistan, Swatis became discontent at lenghty, expensive and corrupt judicial system of inherited through British empire. Swatis were not used to this ineffective system. Movements for restoration of old judicial system were initiated many a time since 1969 but the momentum in such demands was felt when Maulana Sufi Muhammad founded a movement called as Tehrik-e-Nifaz-e-Shariat-e Muhammadee (TNSM). It can be translated into the movement for implementation of Islamic laws. This movement has grass root support and assistance in whole of Malakand Division - of which Swat is just a part. This movement has spread to Northern district of Hazara Division called as Kohistan.
Betrayals by successive Pakistani Governments for enforcement of Shariah laws in Malakand Division have made people of the region to disbelieve the promises of governments. Thus they have put their trust for Maluana Sufi Muhammad of TNSM.
After government detained Maulana Sufi Muhammad, his son-in-law (named a Maulvi Fazal Ullah) founded an extremist group with in TNSM and started his own FM radio in Swat. He is a vocal speaker and people listen to him with great interest. He has touched the hearts and minds of the people of the region.
Govenment of Paksitan started a military operation which has failed to achieve its results. On the contrary, this operation has given more support to the Taleban of all groups.
The provincial government of Awami National Party (ANP) negotiated for a face saving deal with TNSM and are trying to negotiate peace with Taleban to restore writ of government in the region specially SwatValley.
Swat is a scenic valley with high mountains covered with cedar, deodar and pines. It has orchards and vegetables of all temperate and tropical climates. Special sawti ric is grown which is very delicious.
Swatis are predominately people of Yousafzai tribe who migrated to the valley from Afghnaistan and Central Asian regions. Some stayed in Swat valley and some moved to the plains of Mardan and Swabi which some moved to the now districts of Mansehra and Battagram which are part of Hazara Division.
After becoming part of Pakistan, Swatis became discontent at lenghty, expensive and corrupt judicial system of inherited through British empire. Swatis were not used to this ineffective system. Movements for restoration of old judicial system were initiated many a time since 1969 but the momentum in such demands was felt when Maulana Sufi Muhammad founded a movement called as Tehrik-e-Nifaz-e-Shariat-e Muhammadee (TNSM). It can be translated into the movement for implementation of Islamic laws. This movement has grass root support and assistance in whole of Malakand Division - of which Swat is just a part. This movement has spread to Northern district of Hazara Division called as Kohistan.
Betrayals by successive Pakistani Governments for enforcement of Shariah laws in Malakand Division have made people of the region to disbelieve the promises of governments. Thus they have put their trust for Maluana Sufi Muhammad of TNSM.
After government detained Maulana Sufi Muhammad, his son-in-law (named a Maulvi Fazal Ullah) founded an extremist group with in TNSM and started his own FM radio in Swat. He is a vocal speaker and people listen to him with great interest. He has touched the hearts and minds of the people of the region.
Govenment of Paksitan started a military operation which has failed to achieve its results. On the contrary, this operation has given more support to the Taleban of all groups.
The provincial government of Awami National Party (ANP) negotiated for a face saving deal with TNSM and are trying to negotiate peace with Taleban to restore writ of government in the region specially SwatValley.
Swat is a scenic valley with high mountains covered with cedar, deodar and pines. It has orchards and vegetables of all temperate and tropical climates. Special sawti ric is grown which is very delicious.
Swatis are predominately people of Yousafzai tribe who migrated to the valley from Afghnaistan and Central Asian regions. Some stayed in Swat valley and some moved to the plains of Mardan and Swabi which some moved to the now districts of Mansehra and Battagram which are part of Hazara Division.
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