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جمہوریت اور اس سے وابستہ توقعات
جمہوریت اور اس سے وابستہ توقعات
تحرير: عامر نواز خان*
اگر پاکستان کی سیاسی تاریخ پر ایک نظر دوڑائی جائے تو ایک ہییجان کی کیفیت نظر آتی ہے۔ آپ کو ہر دور میں مختلف ادارے ایک دوسرے سے تصادم کرتے نظر آئینگے۔اس سلسلے کا آغاز لیاقت علی خان کے قتل سے شروع ہوگیا جسکا سلسلہ اب تک جاری ہے۔راقم کا بہت سے ایسے دوستوں سے سامنا ہوا ہے جنکے خیال میں جمہوریت ایک ناکام نظام حکومت ہے یا پاکستان جیسا ملک اسکا محتمل نہیں ہو سکتا۔ میں کچھ حد تک انکی بات سے اتفاق کرتا ہوں کہ پاکستان میں لوگوں کی اکثریت کو جمہوری نظام سے کافی امیدیں وابستہ رہی ہیں جوکسی حد تک پوری نہیں ہوئیں اور اسکے نتیجے میں لوگ آہستہ آہستہ جمہوریت سے متنفر ہوتے جا رہے ہیں۔
پاکستان میں جمہوریت کو پنپنے میں ایک عرصہ لگا۔ ایوب خان کے طویل آمرانہ دور حکومت سے لوگ اکتا گئے۔ ایسے میں ذوالفقارعلی بھٹو میدان میں آئے اور جمہوریت کا علم بلند کیا۔ سانحہ مشرقی پاکستان میں کیا ہوا اور کون سے عناصر ملوث تھے یہ ایک الگ بحث ہے مگر بھٹو نے عالمی سطح پر پاکستان کے وقار میں اضافہ کیا۔ ملک میں صنعتوں کا جال بچھایا گیا۔ عالمی اسلامی کانفرس منعقد ہوئی۔ ایٹمی پروگرام انہی کے زمانے میں شروع ہوا۔ بدقسمتی سے ذوالفقارعلی بھٹو سے کچھ سنگین غلطیاں ہوئیں جسکا فائدہ انکے مخالفین نے اٹھایا۔ نظام مصطفیٰ کا نعرہ لگا کردوبارہ ایک آمر کا راستہ ہموار کیا گیا جنہوں نے میرے عزیز ہم وطنو کی آڑ میں پاکستان کو ایک ایسی دلدل میں دکھیل دیا جسکا خمیازہ ہم آج تک بھگت رہے ہیں۔جمہوری طاقتوں کا دوسرا دور ٨٠ کی دہائی سے شروع ہوتا ہے۔ محترمہ بینظیر بھٹو ١٩٨٦ میں پاکستان واپس تشریف لائیں۔ اس زمانے میں میاں نواز شریف پنجاب سے ابھرتے ہوئے سیاستدان تھے۔ چونکہ دونوں اس وقت عالم شباب میں تھے اور سیاسی ناپختگی کی وجہ سے ایک دوسرے کیخلاف استعمال ہوئے۔ بینظیر کو یہ باور کرایا گیا کہ آپ بھٹو شہید کی سیاسی وارث ہیں اور اقتدار کی اصل مستحق جب کہ نواز شریف کو یہ تاثر دیا گیا کہ آپ پنجاب سے ابھرتے ہوئے پہلے رہنما ہیں۔ یہی وہ وقت تھا جب دونوں رہنماؤں کو مل کر جمہوریت کے لیےکام کرنا چاہیے تھا مگر افسوس ایسا نہ ہوسکا۔ اس وقت خفیہ اداروں میں چھپی کالی بھیڑوں نے نواز شریف کو بینظیر کیخلاف استعمال کیا۔ ٨٠ اور ٩٠ کی دہائی میں ایک دوسرے کے خلاف محاز آرائی اور پے درپے واقعات کے بعد دونوں رہنماؤں کو اپنی غلطیوں کا احساس ہوا اور اسکا ازالہ میثاق جمہوریت سے کیا گیا۔
پیپلز پارٹی کی حکومت مشرف کی ٨ سالہ آمریت اور بینظیر کی شہادت کے بعد برسر اقتدار آئی۔ اگرچہ پیپلز پارٹی عوامی توقعات پر پورا نہ اتر سکی مگر کسی حد تک میڈیا کے منفی کردار نے جمہوریت سے متعلق لوگوں کو مزید متنفر کیا۔ ابھی مسلم لیگ(ن) جس نے گزشتہ انتخابات میں کامیابی حاصل کی ہے ، اس کو بھی پیپلز پارٹی جیسی صورتحال کا سامنا ہے ۔ اب وقت آ گیا ہے کہ لوگوں کو اس بات کا ادراک ہونا چاہئیے کہ پاکستان میں جمہوری نظام حکومت کی کامیابی کے لیے لوگوں کی حمایت کے ساتھ ساتھ ان کی حقیقت پسندی بھی چاہیے تاکہ آنے والے دنوں میں اس کے ثمرات صحیح معنوں میں نظر آئیں۔
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PPP | On Road to Self-Destruction ??
PPP | On Road to Self-Destruction ??
Written by Dr. Faisal Ranjha
Many in this country of pure consider "Asif Ali Zardari", one of the most shrewd politicians this country ever witnessed in it's 65 year history, despite taking this country's economy to its historic low, setting new records of corruption and nepotism but his admirer are of the view that he helped or rather i should say tried for Federation Of Pakistan, successfully removing Mushraf from Presidency and placing himself in Presidency considered on of his greatest victory and master strokes, completing his five year tenure again considered his accomplishment as are much trumped PPP amendments in constitutions. But now the question arises, are these so called PPP achievements and attainments were possible without the help of a steady and mature opposition done by PMLN Nawaz Sharif??. Infect at the end of the day these mistakes cost PPP the GE 2013 and limited them to Interior Sindh hence a regional party from a Federating one.
Zardari Sahib seems on a suicidal mission, here I completely agree with many that even Dictators not able to conquer the courage of Jiyalas neither they were able to dent PPP fort but Zardari Sahib with his miraculous politics better known to him has literally forced PPP back to the wall. PPP latest decision to Boycott the Presidential Election's may seem the last nail in PPP coffin, as it has ousted PPP from Democratic process, at the same time given room to Imran Khan to establish himself a very seasoned and mature politician, a missing link in Kaptaan's politics or maybe he too was waiting the right moment. Secondly PPP was trying to make a comeback in politics with a bang with the mere perception that MQM will side them and maybe Imran Khan will follow them in boycotting the Presidential Elections. PPP is forgetting the very fact they had nothing to offer to MQM as PPP is not in Power in Federal Government, secondly Zardari Sahb about to lose his Presidency as final numbers tell us after the Presidential Elections even if MQM boycotted the elections "Mamnoon Hussain" would have won easily and convincingly. PPP may have thought that MQM and PMLN differences are like the Himalayas, not bridgeable but forgetting that during their own reign when MQM would leave the Government every second day and rejoin them even more quickly. Altaf Bahi right now needs Federal Government more than the provincial one as pending inquiry in Scotland Yard regarding Imran Farooq Murder and Money Laundering probe resulting from that murder inquiry, British Media too exerting tremendous pressure on the British Government to move on with the case, take it to its logical end. |
| PPP latest decision to Boycott the Presidential Election's may seem the last nail in PPP coffin |
Media reports suggest that high level delegations visited PTI Imran Khan to convince him to boycott Presidential Elections but Imran Khan despite showing his reservations, participating in the Democratic process, leaving PPP in the lurch and in no mans land. Infect Shah Mehmood Quershi responding to their request by asking them to support PTI candidate and not to boycott the Elections. Definitely Imran Khan has emerged as an Opposition leader, shifting lime light from PPP to PTI.
Now question arises what made PPP to boycott the Elections, make them controversial if we look at the candidate "Mamnoon Hussain' a very humble and down to earth guy with a political history of standing against a Dictator, belonging to a middle class family, an IBA graduate, after decades when a Middle Class self made guy equally respected by all political parties enjoying a very good reputation in Media, above all a Sindhi and Urdu Speaking about to make it to Presidency, why make him controversial ??.
PPP's animosity against the Supreme Court of Pakistan not hidden from anyone, PPP think they were dealt harshly and heavy handed by the Honorable Courts but Courts think otherwise that that they are doing their job according to the Constitution. Latest decision where Supreme Court allows Presidential Election Date to moved back irked PPP, they think their plea not listened, they are not given enough time to canvass for the Elections but final results of the Presidential Elections clearly show PMLN candidate won overwhelmingly, it wouldn't have made any difference to his final tally of votes. So why this bitterness and displeasure shown by PPP??.
PPP going through their historic low due to their own deeds and faults, Imran Khan contrary to popular belief has become a threat to PPP existence as shown by last GE, PMLN retained and able to get all the Muslim League and most of the right wing vote, while Imran Khan dented PPP vote bank in addition to his youth vote, so PPP needs to up the anti, had to prove themselves the real opposition, get Media attention which clearly tilting towards PTI as an opposition party. PPP miscalculating that MQM and PMLN are poles apart, never meant for each other, but PMLN swallowing the bitter pill to legitimize Presidential Election because with MQM and PPP boycotting the Elections, PMLN wouldn't be able to legitimize the Presidential Election as main stream parties from Sindh boycotted the Polls, so at the end of the day it seems a marriage of convenience where both parties taking something home. PPP were too scared that they might get exposed in the Senate and Sindh Assembly, reports already in press that strong group's inside PPP ranks revolting against PPP decision makers ( Asif Ali Zardari ). Finally PPP thought that it's the right time to launch a full scale assault against Supreme Court as since new Government has taken over particularly Interior Ministry ( FIA ) under Ch Nisar has expedited the pending corruption cases against PPP big wigs. Two former Prime Minister's about to be arrested any time in billions of rupees corruption charges, many other former Federal Ministers and PPP cronies under the FIA radar. Most importantly as President Asif Ali Zardari about to leave the Presidency with it that Constitutional immunity gone as well, the old witch of Swiss Cases about to haunt PPP again. This Presidential Boycott was a mere smokescreen to launch an assault on Courts, making them controversial, terming them Pro PMLN so decisions against PPP become controversial. ( We already have seen, the Supreme Court has started tightening screws on this Government as well, as Aviation Minister made to resign on Dual Nationality, Chairman PIA also made to resign as was appointed violating earlier Supreme court judgement).
Jiyala's protesting (1970's)
So PPP makes a grave mistake, maybe a final nail in their great political struggle, making decisions in haste, they must remember their historic struggle for Democracy, as BB once boycotted Elections under Zia's Rule she ruined that decisions years to come. Similarly PPP took part in the 2007 Presidential Elections despite all the reservations of theirs. As Democratic forces thrive upon Democratic norms and process, we have seen that during the Presidential Elections PPP is going to back burners, PTI candidate Justice Waji u Din taking all the Lime Light. PPP from now on must take each and every step very carefully and wisely because time is running out for them, there is no Zulifiqar Ali Bhatto and Benazir Bhatto to bank on.
NOTE Democracy always thrived and remained un-harmed under the Presidency of Ch Fazal Allahi, the likes of Rafique Tarar, But always remained controversial when occupied by Dictators Gen Zia, Gen Yahya Khan or Democratically Elected but Powerful Presidents like Ghulam Ishaq Khan, Farooq Leghari, Asif Zardari.
Swerving the trial of Musharraf
Swerving the trial of Musharraf
It was 1999 when based on the rhetoric of the plane hijacking case, the constitutional government of Pakistan was crushed under the heavy boots of the army upon the orders of dismissed general Musharraf. On that very awful night the DEAR COUNTRYMEN were advised to stay calm and to support the armed forces in reinstating the law and peace in the country. Later on following the natural jungle law of might is right, the elected Prime Minister was sent to an unknown place along with his family members and close aides. The military coup by Gen. Musharraf was warmly welcomed by all the opposition parties. Although, this gracious welcome can not be considered as the right of way for the General, yet the clangor of this act still accompanies the majority of then opposition parties. Soon after the coup in order to gain “moral” grounds Gen Musharraf met the majority of the leaders of opposition parties, some of which are now a days frenzied after the military coup in Egypt.
This onslaught on the constitution of Pakistan was then given constitutional indemnity through a well fabricated and engineered National Assembly. But the question was, how long people can live in a suffocated environment, after all Gen Musharraf was not a clout. He was a military dictator whose presence as sitting army chief as well as the president of Pakistan was a sheer embarrassment to this nation. During the time he was ruling Pakistan, the nation first heard of the Missing Persons . It was later revealed that the missing persons are detained in the custody of security forces without following the due legal procedures. After the petitions of the missing persons as well as the judicial activism in the other areas, it was evident that the choleric General will not temper it for a long time. And then he decided to impose emergency plus in the country. On his orders the CJP was house arrested with 60 other judges of the higher judiciary. After all what else is more COMESTIBLE than the constitution of Pakistan.
This violent attack on the judiciary was so shocking that it acted as a cistern of anti Mushraf movement. The democratic forces of the country put hands in hands with the bar associations and councils of the country and a massive movement was erupted on the streets across the country. The pressure within the army ranks forced Gen Mushraff to hand over the commanding stick to Gen Ashfaq Parvaiz Kiani. It was clearly seen that Gen. Musharraf cannot bear the pressure anymore and will step down as the President. On May 12, 2007 amidst movement to restore the judiciary, riots erupted in the financial capital of Pakistan, Karachi. During those riots dozens of vehicles were burnt, hundred of people were wounded, killed and arrested most of them were political workers of opposition parties. The same night the self conceited person sitting in the presidency called it a SHOW OF PEOPLE’s POWER. Later on during the election campaign the chairperson of Pakistan People’s Party was killed in a bomb blast in Rawalpindi. After the elections 2008, Gen Mushrraf resigned and left the country.
During his stay in London, he formed a new political party and named it All Pakistan Muslim League and announced that he will return to Pakistan before general elections. However, he was nominated in several high profile cases including the gruesome assassination of Former Governor and CM Balauchistan Nawab Akbar Bughti. He was disqualified for the elections and later on house arrested for legal cases filed against him.
On 24th of June 2013, the newly elected Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif announced in the National Assembly that Musharraf will be tried under article 6 of the constitution of Pakistan for violating and abrogating the constitution twice. This policy statement was widely hailed by the democratic forces present inside and outside the National Assembly.
The point that Pakistan as a country has been under military rule for most of its life and that military dictators were never punished nor they felt any regret for the coercion of the “bloody” civilians is indeed shocking. These military rulers as well as their institution never commiserate on imposing martial law , in fact they always defended their occupied rule in Pakistan and portrayed it as a fascinating lifetime for Pakistanis. The order of first governor general of Pakistan to invade the forces in Junagarh and Hyderabad Deccan was disobeyed. We lost Kashmir, we sold our rivers to the Indians, we faced a humiliating defeat in the East Pakistan. The fiasco of operation Nusrat, Gibraltar and then the operation grand slam were enough to show their incompetency within their own field. The skilled army generals who consider themselves as the best administrators and the best to safeguard the interests of the country also portrayed their levity during the misadventure of Kargil war. This is the time that those who want to destabilize the democratic process of Pakistan must be tried for high treason. We as a nation should welcome this decision of trying former military ruler Musharraf under article 6 as this will certainly be the end of the compunction of Pakistani nation as a non democratic force.
Written by (Hadeed Sher)