Alot has been said about the brave but unfortunate girl. No doubt that what she strives for and gained so much fame for, is unprecedented. The valor and vivid committment she displayed in her age is remarkable.
Although she is the voice of many girls in Pakistan and girl-education promoter, the recent wicked incident has placed her into worlds attention and i can't keep myself from asking - why?
Questions pop up in my mind - was she the only girl that fights for girl-education? Did it have to be the Talibans whom she had to get involved with? How does she differ from girls who fight their families and social circle to be able to go to schools? I've never seen so much international attention into girl-education like this girl and the incident has created.
All these questions force me to belive that there were other motives in play. I don't actually blame those who might have intelligently orcestrated this but rather the majority of Pakistani media and the liberal creed that has followed suite. So, either they are that much naive or complicit in this episode.
Complicit? Well, everyone has its own interests to cater for.
Saturday, November 3, 2012
Sunday, October 21, 2012
Hopeless hopes, our future - our choices
With the advent of the memogate scandal the whole nation was pretty sure that we will at last get rid of this corrupt leadership - our president and his dwarfs. Despite all resistence from the govt. the opposition and the media achieved in getting the case put up in the court.
We held our breath, prayed and hoped.
The military establishment said it is a reality. The whole nation and the media wanted the truth to come to light. At last, the court decided that it should be probed and invited the central figure Mansoor Ijaz to come to Pakistan and present his version of the story. Now, everyone started waiting for his arrival. The schoolchildren asked their mother before going to school: "Who is Mansoor Ijaz?". The college boy speculated: "Na, he won't come". The barber said to his customer:"Bao Ji, Hun mazza ae ga".
We held our breath, prayed and hoped.
But there were the govt. representatives who had their own opinion. Starting by accusing him of being an anti-pakistan and a threat to pakistan to threatening him with putting him on the ECL and starting old cases against him. Rehman Malik, the one being the foremost in threatening him openly. But, Mansoor Ijaz, as brave he is swore he would come and release the nation from the tyranny of this govt. So, we all were sure that he would come. He has to.
We held our breath, prayed and hoped.
Now, Mansoor Ijaz, the central figure in this whole episode has decided not to come. Not once, not twice but repeatedly. Allegedly, he is being pressured by the US as well. Who knows. But, what we are sure is that our dreams and hopes in getting this govt. pack up are tarnished.
We are lost.
Yesterday, it was a national security issue, today there is talk of having settled the issue internally and a DEAL. Is this our destiny? The whole nation is being held hostage to a climax situation and suddenly it all fades away - history repeating itself?. It is a fact that our nation and our youth has become politically aware and want to be kept informed of the happenings in the political arena. But is it any good for their health, education and career. All the time and energy spent for this political awareness and hopes of change can't they be spent somewhere worthwhile?
Imran Khan is the new hope for the youth of pakistan. What he will do differently - only time will tell. But i guess the majority of Pakistan have tried all the other parties, why not try one more. A new one. 'The new kid on the block'.
What choices do we have left? There are some who believe 'All is well' - the PPP for the whole country and the PMLN for punjab. There are others who believe the govt. should pack up because each day the country is being robbed in all possible ways.
As i see it, the country's sole existence is because of a certain 'Establishment' - the army. Everytime a democratically elected govt. comes to power they just don't perform and somehow or the other give way for the Establishment to throw them out. The very same politicians blame the army for not having let them complete their tenure so that the democratic system takes shape. But, i say, each time the military took over, weren't the people happy that they have gotten rid of these corrupt leaders? At least in 1999. If these leaders were that much honest, wouldn't we see the slightest of progress in a span of just two years? Instead we get hold of these so called democratically elected folks for almost three years and its then we cry out and realize that although not democratic the Establishment was better.
But the reality is, even if the Establishment is behind everything they weren't able to provide Pakistan the one true leader who could do something for the country. Its a flip flop from army to democracy and again army. Maybe the army should just stay forever so that we don't have to look for a possible democratic change each time. If we are really intimidated by the US and just can't handle the pressure and the conspiracies we should just hand over the country to the US. Its sad but the fact is because of our poor performance and some external forces we are just not safe anymore. External or internal, the poor man just doesn't get justice. If we can't be self sufficient and are living a miserable life why just not succumb to US for example. Even if they are not islamic and economically well off the people are safe and live a happy life. Is that a choice we should make? Maybe.
As Hassan Nisar has wonderfully narrated his opinion that for him there is no more surprise left except to hear that the country's land registry has been made to someone else. Imran Khan i guess is truely the last hope. Not because he is so fantastic but just because he is someone new and if we have tried all others why not try someone different - a very last time before anyone decides to go abroad. Because then our hopeless hopes will be gone forever.
We held our breath, prayed and hoped.
The military establishment said it is a reality. The whole nation and the media wanted the truth to come to light. At last, the court decided that it should be probed and invited the central figure Mansoor Ijaz to come to Pakistan and present his version of the story. Now, everyone started waiting for his arrival. The schoolchildren asked their mother before going to school: "Who is Mansoor Ijaz?". The college boy speculated: "Na, he won't come". The barber said to his customer:"Bao Ji, Hun mazza ae ga".
We held our breath, prayed and hoped.
But there were the govt. representatives who had their own opinion. Starting by accusing him of being an anti-pakistan and a threat to pakistan to threatening him with putting him on the ECL and starting old cases against him. Rehman Malik, the one being the foremost in threatening him openly. But, Mansoor Ijaz, as brave he is swore he would come and release the nation from the tyranny of this govt. So, we all were sure that he would come. He has to.
We held our breath, prayed and hoped.
Now, Mansoor Ijaz, the central figure in this whole episode has decided not to come. Not once, not twice but repeatedly. Allegedly, he is being pressured by the US as well. Who knows. But, what we are sure is that our dreams and hopes in getting this govt. pack up are tarnished.
We are lost.
Yesterday, it was a national security issue, today there is talk of having settled the issue internally and a DEAL. Is this our destiny? The whole nation is being held hostage to a climax situation and suddenly it all fades away - history repeating itself?. It is a fact that our nation and our youth has become politically aware and want to be kept informed of the happenings in the political arena. But is it any good for their health, education and career. All the time and energy spent for this political awareness and hopes of change can't they be spent somewhere worthwhile?
Imran Khan is the new hope for the youth of pakistan. What he will do differently - only time will tell. But i guess the majority of Pakistan have tried all the other parties, why not try one more. A new one. 'The new kid on the block'.
What choices do we have left? There are some who believe 'All is well' - the PPP for the whole country and the PMLN for punjab. There are others who believe the govt. should pack up because each day the country is being robbed in all possible ways.
As i see it, the country's sole existence is because of a certain 'Establishment' - the army. Everytime a democratically elected govt. comes to power they just don't perform and somehow or the other give way for the Establishment to throw them out. The very same politicians blame the army for not having let them complete their tenure so that the democratic system takes shape. But, i say, each time the military took over, weren't the people happy that they have gotten rid of these corrupt leaders? At least in 1999. If these leaders were that much honest, wouldn't we see the slightest of progress in a span of just two years? Instead we get hold of these so called democratically elected folks for almost three years and its then we cry out and realize that although not democratic the Establishment was better.
But the reality is, even if the Establishment is behind everything they weren't able to provide Pakistan the one true leader who could do something for the country. Its a flip flop from army to democracy and again army. Maybe the army should just stay forever so that we don't have to look for a possible democratic change each time. If we are really intimidated by the US and just can't handle the pressure and the conspiracies we should just hand over the country to the US. Its sad but the fact is because of our poor performance and some external forces we are just not safe anymore. External or internal, the poor man just doesn't get justice. If we can't be self sufficient and are living a miserable life why just not succumb to US for example. Even if they are not islamic and economically well off the people are safe and live a happy life. Is that a choice we should make? Maybe.
As Hassan Nisar has wonderfully narrated his opinion that for him there is no more surprise left except to hear that the country's land registry has been made to someone else. Imran Khan i guess is truely the last hope. Not because he is so fantastic but just because he is someone new and if we have tried all others why not try someone different - a very last time before anyone decides to go abroad. Because then our hopeless hopes will be gone forever.
Sunday, January 15, 2012
Pakistan: Democracy, Army and the rest of us
I don't understand what is going on with the people of pakistan. We are moving to a situation like the US where there is no 'thinking-of-its-own'. Where is all the common sense gone?
Let's get history straight: Pakistan came into being. Army was responsible to defend the borders and the political setup was responsible for running the Govt. The Govt failed repeatedly bringing the country to the brink of disaster. Someone had to intervene to rescue - even if unconstitutionally and temporarilly - it was the army (with all their managerial skills). Who would you have liked to intervene for the last rescue of Pakistan - The Nanny from the US??? This Topy drama went on quite a few times.
What i am saying is that at least for me what matters the most is what kind of satisfaction the people of Pakistan get at the end of the day. The fact is the so-called democratic govts. failed each time they came into power and delivered nothing- NOTHING at all. Why would the Army topple a govt. that is performing well, achieving recognition in all fields and is seen as a thriving new economy world over??? Could the democratic system be healed if any of the military takeovers hadn't happend - we will never know but the chances are slim.
Musharraf although didn't do any good when he came into power but he delivered. Fact check: Back then the sole objection and outcry came from politicians who wanted democracy or their Kursi back. Now, when there is democracy politicians and every person on the street has objections and is crying.
The constitution is a piece of paper that can only be deemed sacred if the implementation of it can be assured. With dishonest govts the implementation can not be delivered. For an ordinary citizen democracy does not play a vital role, the only thing that he cares for is with what satisfaction he goes to sleep at the end of the day. Democracy is a word well heard in countries like sweden and norway where people actually care for one another and are honest. Unfortunately our leaders don't have these traits so we shouldn't be complaining if we give the army room to take over. Army is like a sweeper - someone has to clean up the mess.
Let's get history straight: Pakistan came into being. Army was responsible to defend the borders and the political setup was responsible for running the Govt. The Govt failed repeatedly bringing the country to the brink of disaster. Someone had to intervene to rescue - even if unconstitutionally and temporarilly - it was the army (with all their managerial skills). Who would you have liked to intervene for the last rescue of Pakistan - The Nanny from the US??? This Topy drama went on quite a few times.
What i am saying is that at least for me what matters the most is what kind of satisfaction the people of Pakistan get at the end of the day. The fact is the so-called democratic govts. failed each time they came into power and delivered nothing- NOTHING at all. Why would the Army topple a govt. that is performing well, achieving recognition in all fields and is seen as a thriving new economy world over??? Could the democratic system be healed if any of the military takeovers hadn't happend - we will never know but the chances are slim.
Musharraf although didn't do any good when he came into power but he delivered. Fact check: Back then the sole objection and outcry came from politicians who wanted democracy or their Kursi back. Now, when there is democracy politicians and every person on the street has objections and is crying.
The constitution is a piece of paper that can only be deemed sacred if the implementation of it can be assured. With dishonest govts the implementation can not be delivered. For an ordinary citizen democracy does not play a vital role, the only thing that he cares for is with what satisfaction he goes to sleep at the end of the day. Democracy is a word well heard in countries like sweden and norway where people actually care for one another and are honest. Unfortunately our leaders don't have these traits so we shouldn't be complaining if we give the army room to take over. Army is like a sweeper - someone has to clean up the mess.
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