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Political stability | Lets take the first step...
Political stability | Lets take the first step...
by: Hadeed Sher |
| Military dictators of Pakistan |
Case I : Pakistan Peoples Party
PPP is a leftist party and has its vote bank on the name of Roti, Kapra aur Makan besides the ALIVE BHUTTOISM. After the Raymond Davis episode the party member Shah Mehmood Qureshi left PPP and joined PTI. He was slammed by the Federal information minister Firdos Ashiq Awan publicly for ditching the PPP. PPP followers too followed their leadership in this regard and used humiliated remarks against him on social media sites like facebook and twitter.
Case II : Pakistan Tehreek Insaaf
Case III : Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz
PMLN supporters are mostly calm as seen when JH left the party back in December 2011. Not even a single point of abuse was witnessed on the social media supporters. However, the party know how to sideline those who speaks publicly about the improvements. Examples are Sir Injam Khan from KPK, Khosas from Punjab and Ghoas Ali Shah in Sindh.
Looking at these three cases following things comes in mind.
- Why political parties in Pakistan are based on personalities.
- Which political party has dedicated authority of party heads over the administrative heads like ministers.
- Why the politics based on like and dislike is prevailing?
You see point is simple, Imran Khan wants to end the dynastic politics but elected unopposed for the next 5 years after ruling party for 16 years. Asad Qaisar the head PTI KPK has relatives in assemblies, so is true for the Pervaiz Khattak, the dancing guy. But isn't this true that Jaffar Iqbal has 6 members of family as parliamentarians in the capacity of MNA or MPA ? Isn't this true that those bashing khosa on his televised interview, close their eyes when it comes to the appointment of Ch. Sarwar as governor Punjab. People do simple calculation based on 1+1 = 2. They say Khosa has failed to grab more than 1 seat from DG Khan, therefore we don't need them. Lets discard them on the basis of their poor electoral performance. I want the same stance on people like Nihal Hashmi, Saleem Zia and Iqbal Zafar Jaghra, because they too are not able to get one pity seat from their home constituencies. However, the political realities are not about winning candidates but about those who have fought for democracy. Our political parties have no mechanism of promoting the worker to the level of ministers, that is why Saad Rafiq was so right in saying that In Pakistan you can not be among the leadership unless you provide hefty amounts for workers and party. You will be considered loyal worker but certainly not a leader.
In democratic countries, party head position is considered more stronger than the premier post. That is why Sonia Gandhi nominated Manmohan Singh as PM. BJP president Rajnath Singh nominated Narender Modi as the PM and later took oath in his cabinet as minister of Home affairs (Rajnath resigned as party head after oath). It happens when you have democratic structures working properly where an ordinary worker can dream of reaching the premier seat without being afraid of being sidelined by the party head. However, in Pakistan people go for the party positions while party is in opposition, but love to grab the ministerial positions when party forms a government. Therefore, my request is to raise your voice for the reforms in the party structure without pin pointing the shady areas of anyone who criticize the party. I mean whats wrong if someone from the party comes on the TV because for the past 2 years party has not called its general meeting of workers. Because, the party structure in Punjab is controlled by a full time chief minister who has no time to look into the party affairs. The party supporters should consider positive criticism to rectify the issues. The age of mudslinging and character assassination has gone long time, PTI is a living example of this particular mindset. If you don't allow people to speak their hearts at the right platform they will certainly look for the alternatives. The political parties in Pakistan should give us a mechanism where the party stays strong, independent of the personalities. When it will happen that will be the first step towards the political stability in Pakistan.
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PTI White Paper And By Elections 2013: Stakes Are High
PTI White Paper And By Elections 2013: Stakes Are High
Written by Dr. Faisal Ranjha
Imran Khan PTI flanked by his party stalwarts presented a White Paper on rigging in GE 2013, the Elections which were endorsed by many International and Local Independent observers, with complaints of rigging at select Polling Booth's ( Few Hundreds ). Lets appreciate the effort of PTI that they want this electoral process transparent and free of Executive Power, Imran Khan was very candid, he categorically accepted the results of GE 2013 but at the same time showed apprehensions at the reports of alleged rigging, he clearly stated that they want this system to move on but at the same time demanding his grievances regarding alleged rigging must be addressed.
Imran raised few Questions in his Press Conference, while unveiling his White Paper. 1) While all the Tsunami Wave was riding with PTI, how on earth PMLN got so many votes in the GE. The answer to this Question is very simple, PMLN got close to 7 million votes in GE 2007-08, while Q League ( Muslim League Vote ) got millions of vote as well ( infect more than PMLN ), which as soon as Dictator Mushraf Umbrella was removed, automatically switched to PML plus Shehbaz Sharif played pivotal role in organizing PMLN at grass root level, taking all the influential of the area and PMLQ members on his side, creating a huge Bradari vote bank. Secondly Shehbaz Sharif hard work in Punjab created a new vote bank "Youth Factor" which also tilted to some extent to PMLN. Still I do feel the beneficiary of GE 2013 was "Imran Khan and PTI", taking 7.5 million votes starting from a zero while PMLN taking the Muslim League vote of 14.5 million. 2) Imran Khan PTI raised the second Question, Jehangir Tareen was winning by 30k votes in the night, while the next day he was declared loser. Again the answer is very simple, PMLN candidate Omer Ayub in fact was declared winner by TV Channels (40k), but after two days when the final tally was compiled he lost the seat. Similarly another PMLN candidate from Rahim Yar Khan met the same fate. May be TV channels was rushing the results as well in a rat race of ratings while still 40-50% results from Polling Stations were awaited. 3) Imran Khan third Question was that he trusted the Election Commission of Pakistan that they be able to hold free and fair GE so he got relaxed. Again we all know Imran Khan declared many a times in his Public and Media appearances before GE that he prepared army of "Tabdeli Razakar" of hundred of thousands, will make sure there is no rigging on Polling day. Now Question arises whether there was an army of Hundred Of Thousands of Tabdeli Razakars or they never appeared on Election day ??. 4) Imran Fourth question is that Caretaker setups were preplanned and all the Election Staff was placed according to will and desire of Executives of Federal and Provinces. Now again the Question arises, if we stick and admit to this theory, then what about KPK, why Imran Khan was able to win big there ??. Secondly the "ROs", a Session Judge ( Meaning Head Of Judiciary in a District ), given by respected Chief Justices of Provinces, tasked by the Election Commission of Pakistan in different districts, what Executive had to do with this??. 5) Another point raised by Imran Khan that Mian Nawaz Sharif declared himself victorious at 10.30 PM, claiming a clear mandate while the counting was not over. All the major parties run Election Cells in their offices, collecting minute by minute details from different constituencies, compiling details of their winning and losing candidates. I give you an example of Gujranwala, where PMLN clean swept the GE, we knew the results of all the seats by 8 o'clock, except Pervaiz Ellahi Gujrat seat where there was a tight contest, if we were able to get results I am sure Nawaz Sharif would have been getting the feedback and results as well ??. 6) Finally Imran Claims of Media being biased and giving more coverage to other parties doesn't sound right as well because we all witnessed a barrage of Ads by all parties, Media remained impartial during GE 2013, few showing tilt to different parties that is acceptable and happens round the World.
Now let us discuss the by Elections happening today, why the stakes are so high, why everyone so desperate to win them. These are the largest ever By Elections held in the history of Pakistan, 41 seats NA ( National Assembly ) and PA ( Provincial Assembly ), across Pakistan covering almost all the major cities of Pakistan, Peshawar, Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi, Sargodha, Mianwali, Baluchistan Cities etc.
Imran Khan PTI has put some serious effort in these by Elections, holding rallies across the country, he is on a campaign trail. Many analysts are calling these By Elections a litmus test for many including PTI and PMLN, which gained popular vote bank in GE 2013. Imran Khan PTI, I guess wants to prove a point that his Tsunami Mantra still exists and his claims of alleged rigging are not just mere allegations, he remained politically alienated after the unfortunate accident leading to his back Injury. PMLN on the other hand, bringing in the Young Hamza Shebaz to run their by Election campaign as Shebaz Sharif seems very busy in floods, which devastated Punjab and KPK, displacing hundred of thousands, killing close to 150 people, destroying crops, animals reminding us the devastation of 2010-11 Floods.
Imran Khan PTI is perhaps missing the trick once again, pitching himself against Hamza Shebaz, raising the tempo to such an extent may prove a very grave mistake. Even if PTI wins few seats and PMLN loses few, they can always come up with the excuse that neither of their Big Guns participated in By Election campaign, while if PTI fails to secure their seats after this hectic effort of Imran, it will be a big blow to PTI, while PMLN will take credit of winning the by Elections without their leadership running the campaign, Secondly it will be a blow to Imran claims of rigging in GE 2013.
The odds of PTI claiming victory are very thin, historically by Elections are won by parties ruling in the provinces or Party ruling the center. PPP and PMLQ lost the majority of their seats to PMLN in "PUNJAB" by Elections held after fake degree saga post 2007-08 GE. While PPP and allies were able to retain all the seats in their ruling Provinces. Secondly turn during By Elections remain very thin, again favoring the ruling parties in the Provinces. PMLN running its campaign very smartly once again, Hamza Shebaz taking all the credit of reduced Load Shedding in different parts of the country, country wide strike down on Gas and Electricity theft carried out by PMLN led Federal Government. While Imran on the other hand focusing on corruption, corrupt practices of Parliamentarians, reforms he introduced in KPK and a pledge to make a difference in KPK Governance model soon.
The odds of PTI claiming victory are very thin, historically by Elections are won by parties ruling in the provinces or Party ruling the center. PPP and PMLQ lost the majority of their seats to PMLN in "PUNJAB" by Elections held after fake degree saga post 2007-08 GE. While PPP and allies were able to retain all the seats in their ruling Provinces. Secondly turn during By Elections remain very thin, again favoring the ruling parties in the Provinces. PMLN running its campaign very smartly once again, Hamza Shebaz taking all the credit of reduced Load Shedding in different parts of the country, country wide strike down on Gas and Electricity theft carried out by PMLN led Federal Government. While Imran on the other hand focusing on corruption, corrupt practices of Parliamentarians, reforms he introduced in KPK and a pledge to make a difference in KPK Governance model soon.
Election Commission of Pakistan very smartly once again asked "Fafen" to observe the by Election as Independent Observers, secondly taking some stringent measures to make these by Elections very transparent and free, first time in history of Pakistan, the Army will be deployed inside the Polling Booth's on select Polling stations. It was necessary as well after Imran's Press Conference yesterday, criticizing the ECP role in GE 2013, their inability to conduct free and fair Polls.
The stakes are very high in these By Elections, as PMLN taking all the credit of reduced Load Shedding, historic highs in Stock Markets, Crack Down on corruption in the Energy Sector, increasing FDI in July but at the same time struck by a wave of terrorism, their policy of curbing terrorism and talks with TTP going no where. While Imran Khan under immense pressure to deliver a promised change in 90 days on the corruption front, terrorism, reforms in health and education etc. While he was ruling the most difficult Province, his claims of alleged rigging needs some proof as well.
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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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A single flower makes no Spring | Federal Cabinet 2013
A single flower makes no Spring | Federal Cabinet 2013
Written by Engr. Hadeed Ahmed SherThis blog is mainly about the performance of cabinet members of the present federal government of Pakistan. My intention is just to highlight the gray areas that are actually creating problems for common people. In a third world country like Pakistan it is the responsibility of an ordinary man to pay taxes, unjust utility bills and most important of all be a part of the democratic system by casting their votes. In countries like Pakistan rags to rich stories are often found but cannot be at par with the success stories of once rags now billionaire like Steve jobs and Bill gates. Ordinary men are in fact the real Pakistan and all the governments must work for their betterment.
Secondly, a person who claims to be an expert on economics is imposing taxes on the poor people rather than broadening the tax base. The prices of gasoline as well as electricity have been increased many times since the budget is approved. I wonder why on this earth Pakistani people are always told that country is in critical condition and we need to have tough decisions. I wish if the same is announced by PM Mian Nawaz Sharif in his party meetings. I wish if he can tell them that country is in critical condition and we cannot afford to have more than a dozen ministers in the federal cabinet. I am not cynical about the ambitions of present government but that they are elected I have a right to ask WHY FEDERAL CABINET IS CLOSE TO 30 NOW ?. Why the TOUGH DECISIONS not on the side of cabinet. I mean if the world super power can have a cabinet of 10-12 members, world largest country with 7 or 8 members why not in Pakistan ?. Why can't the PM tells the JUIF, PMLF, PKMAP and most importantly his very own PMLN to withhold their desire of being minister for a couple of years after all از تو حرکت، از خدا برکت.
"از یک گل بهار نمیشه " A single flower makes no Spring. Khawaja Saad Rafiq is the one whose performance is commendable. His tireless work for rehabilitation of Pakistan Railway is even appreciated by his critics. When I heard that PR will be handed over to Kh. Saad Rafiq, frankly speaking i was discombobulated. I have closely observed his political struggle and always admired his work for PMLN and Pakistan. For me it was a daunting task for him to handle railways but the way he has shown his skills is outstanding. After all there is a difference between a political worker and someone elected on reserved seats and later gifted the federal ministry. The railway that was earning 1 million per day has seen a mighty jump to 14 million per day. Indeed a matchless performance and the only shining star in the so far government of #PMLN. Here is what I think, to have a popular government on grounds Saad Rafiq alone is not enough. The same could have been done for the sinking Pakistan Steel Mill and Pakistan International Airlines. But so far government simply has shown no interest in rehabilitating these backbones of the Pakistani economy. How long Saad Rafiq's performance be used as a performance indices of the present government. Why minister of IT failed to resolve the issue of YOUTUBE in Pakistan. If there is a problem on google side what alternatives they have? She should clearly tell this nation about it. Why the minister of Petroleum and Minerals have not formulated policies for exploring new resources of energy. I mean if Saad can do such work in 3 months why not others. The PM is a seasoned politician and is elected based on the performance of PMLN Punjab govt. As he said in the first cabinet meeting that he means business, he should force them to formulate at least workable policies if not performance. He should consider that a single flower makes no spring.A single flower makes no Spring | Federal Cabinet 2013 http://t.co/bEbWBO3UPb #AmidstDemocracy
— Amidst Democracy (@amidstdemocracy) August 5, 2013
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.
رنگ برنگی صدارتی انتخابی مہم
رنگ برنگی صدارتی انتخابی مہم | بائیکاٹ نے رنگ میں بھنگ ڈال دی
تحرير : نوشين يوسف
صدرآصف علی زرداری نے ایوان صدر میں اپنی جمہوری مدت پوری کی ۔ 6 اگست کے صدارتی انتخاب کے لیے جولائی 2013 میں صدارتی انتخابات کی مہم شروع ہوئی۔۔ پیپلز پارٹی صدارتی انتخابی مہم میں پہلے میدان میں کودی۔ اوراٹھارویں آئینی ترمیم کے مصنف سینٹر رضا ربانی کو اپنا امیداور نامزد کر دیا۔۔ انتخابی نعرہ لگایا کہ رضا ربانی جیسا موزوں صدر کا امیداور کوئی اور نہیں۔ پیپلز پارٹی نے اپنے امیداور کے لیے ووٹ مانگنے نکلی۔۔۔کبھی چودہدری شجاعت کے گھر،کبھی آفتاب شیرپاو کے، اور کبھی اسفندیار ولی کے ایم کیو ایم، جمعیت علماء اسلام (ف) سے رابطے کیے. بی این پی عوامی ، مسلم لیگ (ق) اور عوامی نیشنل پارٹی نے اپنا ووٹ رضا ربانی کو دینے کا اعلان کیا۔۔پیپلز پارٹی نے تحریک انصاف سے بھی رابطے کیے اور مشترکہ اپوزیشن امیدوار لانے کی پیشکش کی۔۔۔
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| ۔پیپلز پارٹی صدارتی انتخابی مہم میں پہلے میدان میں
کودی ۔۔۔ اوراٹھارویں آئینی ترمیم کے مصنف سینٹر رضا ربانی کو اپنا امیداور نامزد کر دیا |
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| اس بائیکاٹ سے پاکستان میں جمہوری عمل کو ٹھیس لگی ہے |
پیپلز پارٹی نے اس اقدام سے ن لیگ کی سیاست کو شدید دھچکا دیا ۔ صدارتی انتخابات متنازع ہو گئے۔۔۔ پی پی نے موقف اپنایا کہ صرف دو روز کی مہم میں امیدوار کا صوبائی اسمبلیوں سے رابطہ ممکن نہیں۔ صوبائی اسمبلیوں کا استحقاق مجروع ہوا ہے۔ یہ وفاق پر حملہ ہے۔ سوال اٹھا کہ ن لیگ نے انتخابات کی تبدیلی کے لیے پیپلز پارٹی کو اعتماد میں کیوں نہیں لیا ؟ سپریم کورٹ کے کندھے سے بندوق کیوں چلائی ؟ جب پاکستان 27 رمضان کو بن سکتا ہے تو پھر صدارتی انتخاب اس تاریخ کو کیوں نہیں ہو سکتا ؟ پیپلز پارٹی کے میدان چھوڑنے سے انتخابات کا مزہ کڑکڑا ہو گیا ۔ گو کہ پیپلز پارٹی کو ابتدائی دور پر ہمدردی مل گئی ہے۔۔ لیکن پیپلز پارٹی کی جمہوریت پسندی پر سوالات اٹھنے لگے ہیں۔ یہ اقدام ایک منتخب حکومت کے خلاف محاز آرائی کے آغاز کا باعث بن سکتی ہے۔۔ پاکستان جیسی نوزائیدہ جموریت کے لیے خطرناک ہے۔ اس بائیکاٹ سے پاکستان میں جمہوری عمل کو ٹھیس لگی ہے ۔
CONTINUITY OF DEMOCRACY STARTS BEARING FRUIT
Continuity of democracy starts bearing fruit
So a ‘first timer’ successful transfer of people’s mandate
to a fresher mandate has taken place. A handshake between an outgoing
legitimately elected civil government with another elected government is no
less important than the creation of the country itself. Finally we have proven
and shown to the world and especially ourselves that we are no kind of savages,
as many out there want to prove us as such, many within as well.
Who to give credit for this biggest milestone, let me say
bigger even than achieving the nuclear status milestone, I think goes to Mian
Nawaz Sharif. Media, Judiciary, Establishment et al, are still busy
congratulating themselves, but none left no stone unturned for the demise of
the last elected government prematurely. Especially media considered it only
legitimate to topple a government as long as their freedom to air fiery talk shows
is assured, which runs this Biilions Rupees industry.
May be Mian Nawaz Sharif helped complete the last tenure in
an anticipation of his own tenure attaining completion (would be another ‘first
timer’ if happened), but his selfish approach, if it really was, proved to be
better omen for the nation. Democracy got strengthened. Democracy itself is not a system of government
per se (many consider it to be one, owing to lack of education about it), it
only provides a nation to develop one, which works best for itself. It gives
people not only power to govern themselves, but awards them the right and
opportunity to pursue happiness.
Now what we see with the continuity of democracy is an
increase in the belief in state(balochistan and kpk, for instance), the
confidence that we can oust a bad performing regime, the trust that our vote,
our voice bears power, which can shake the tall walls of power centers but can send
ripples abroad. That effectiveness of people power cannot be surpassed by a
media, which eternally wants to remain in the mood and mode of ‘king-makers’
and ‘kingship-breakers’. The myth has broken. And its noise has reached out to
the Eskimos of arctic and aborigines of western Australia (of course metaphorically).
Irrespective who won the elections, more important is masses are first time
breathing the fresh air out of the smoke of confusion, created by powers of
doom, about the choice between ballot and boots.
The clarity of perception, no matter how subtle, is a big
breakthrough in favour of democracy. Welcome the awareness of individual’s
right as a next step. The discourse in who is right and who is wrong is
changing into ‘who can deliver’. The slumber-loving bureaucracy has started
feeling heat of public pressure, as the shade of their long created
smoke-screen is giving way. Reminds me of my innocent question to my (ex-) French
boss almost a decade ago, how come French bureaucracy is so efficient and each
step government takes clearly seems towards welfare of general public? She first
seemed startled and then bearing with my non-democratic nationality
credentials, patiently replied (as if admonishing) that ‘they know they would
have to face public pressure’. Sure by public pressure she did not mean burning
tires, ransacking public buildings, smoldering government offices or even
staging sit-ins with donuts and coffee in hands and blocking roads, but may be
a fear of all this. As a small traffic hazard in the developed democracies puts
the whole metropolitan police in a state of an emergency.
Now the media and judiciary cannot be totally discounted
from the credit of creating the sense and hope that justice (sorry but I refuse
to budge from my POV that the terms ‘hope’ and ‘justice’ can be trademarked by
any person or party, these terms were free and should remain so, so that their
meanings and purpose of creation don’t die with the demise of any person or
party) can be achieved. Another myth busted. So the mafias and powers who wanted
to keep generations after generations in agony and ordeal by creating myths,
must be in pain, deep pain. The prone ones must be taking my cue to armed
forces, but not exactly, though there could be and most likely would be such
elements there, but I mean to point towards all who survive on the carcass of
democratic set-up, yes all scavengers and parasites, all these combine to make a single ‘anti-democracy’
interest group with varying individual/group interests.
The public out-cry against corruption has shown that a real
democracy is not a good thriving place for it. Understandably masses may not
yet be able relate rooting out of corruption with the tools democracy provides,
but they have successfully used some of these tools. And for it no party can be
credited, no matter how loud they spoke against it, especially the ones which
are in childish race of collecting credits. Political parties only spoke about
because people took the lead and raised questions, showed anger wherever
possible. Raising questions, showing anger and still remain civil is what
continuity of democracy instills in a populace. Democracy continues, hope
continues.
It’s about time that government, media, intelligentsia, various
types of influencers, intellectuals create and join a platform which can work
to spread the awareness and education about the benefits of democracy but also
how it can help and has so far helped them. Though masses have played a role
which can only be termed as sensible by opting for democracy despite a lot of
efforts to distract from it, but political parties must realize that wolves out
there still want to prey onto it. How they weaken them to the point of giving
them a death knell and how they make sure to successfully relate performance
with democracy is a billion rupee question. It’s no more a challenge, no more an
option, but it’s a MUST.
If politicians, in the presence of all cheap tactics and
conspiracies can be successful in democracy’s continuity, they can also use it
to make ‘the Pakistani dream’ come true.
Wasey Azim: the author of this blog wants to live in a democratic and prosperous Pakistan
Elections 2013 | Supremacy of people of Pakistan
Elections 2013 | Supremacy of people of Pakistan
Written by Hadeed Sher
Through this election 2013 it was also proved correct that democracy is the best revenge. The Pakistan Peoples Party who was holding the reins of federal government and provincial govt of Sindh, Baluchistan and Awami National Party who was the custodian of KPK government, are held responsible for the present bleak condition of Pakistan, and were rejected by the voters. In KPK ANP lost the position of govt and its mainstream leadership lost the electoral battle miserably. Ghulam Ahmad Billor who was the federal Minister of Railways was defeated by Imran Khan in NA-01. Raja Parvaiz Ashraf who was the person behind the rental power case lost his home seat against PMLN candidate. Dr. Firdos Ashiq Awan, another PPP stalwart known for her aggressive talks in TV shows was also defeated in Sialkot by a PMLN rival. In general, the people of Pakistan announced their verdict loud and clear that only performance will matter in the future democratic setup of Pakistan and that the people have understood that the power of the vote must be exercised in the right way.
It is also worth mentioning here that in these elections people rejected most of the turncoats thus giving their verdict on GE 2013. In most cases these turncoats were once closest aide of Gen Musharraf. Ameer Muqam who was supposedly the most influenced people of SWAT was rejected by the people. Similarly, the people outrightly rejected Khusheed Mahmood Qassori and Marvi Memon in Punjab and Sindh respectively. Although there are a huge number of parliamentarians who have changed their parties but surprisingly the so called giants of politics were defeated missebly in these elections and this process will go on with the continuity of the democratic process.
As a whole nation deserves congratulations on holding peaceful the elections. This bonanza of colors is not black and white and various bleak issues of democracy will be enlightened with the continuation of the democratic process.
As a whole nation deserves congratulations on holding peaceful the elections. This bonanza of colors is not black and white and various bleak issues of democracy will be enlightened with the continuation of the democratic process.