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Feb
24
Pervez Musharraf planning exit
Filed Under MQM, PML, PPP, Pakistan | Leave a Comment
According to a report published in the Telegraph Pervez Musharraf is considering stepping down as the election results went against his expectations and the people of the country voted for the opposition parties.
I am not a supporter of military rule and want democracy to flourish in the country but in my opinion Pervez Musharraf has been the best ruler in the entire history of Pakistan.
Pervez Musharraf came to power when he dismissed the Nawaz Sharif government. The coup was widely welcomed by the people of the country and Mr. Musharraf was at the height of popularity in his initial three years. This was the time when he kept the politicians at bay and governed the country directly.
The Nawaz government which he dismissed was widely regarded as corrupt and inefficient. It was during the Nawaz government that his accountability chief Saifur Rehman registered numerous cases against Benazir Bhutto and her husband Asif Ali Zardari.
Pervez Musharraf is being accused of maligning the judiciary but it was during the Nawaz Sharif government that the Supreme Court was attacked by the leaders and thugs of the PML(N).
It was during the Nawaz Sharif government that military was sent to civilian institutions in large number. Chief examples are the Water and Power Development Authority and the Karachi Electric Supply Corporation.
Pervez Musharraf is being accused of making the parliament a rubber stamp. When Nawaz Sharif was the prime minister of the country even constitutional amendments were done in few minutes.
Pervez Musharraf is accused of suppressing the press freedom but it was during the Sharif government that newsprint quota of an Urdu newspaper Jung was denied.
Pervez Musharraf is also accused of a role in the missing person case which was being investigated by the Supreme Court. It was during the Sharif government that a large number of people was killed in Karachi in both Sharif and Benazir governments. Several persons went missing whose whereabouts have not been traced as yet.
I think that Mr. Pervez Musharraf should step down and hand over the power to the so called leaders of the people. The people of the country have spoken very loudly that they do not need an honest man.
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Feb
24
West’s deliberate provocation of Islam
Filed Under Pakistan | Leave a Comment
It now appears that the western nations are deliberately provoking the Muslim World by publishing sketches of the Holy Prophet(Peace be upon him). A Danish newspaper has once again published various sketches of the prophet. A controversy is also going on regarding the publication of images of the Prophet by Wikipedia.
All this is being done in the name of freedom of expression. Does freedom of expression means that there should be no regard for the sentiment of over a billion people in the world? Is it necessary to hurt the feelings of the Muslims by publishing such sketches regularly?
The Government of Pakistan has asked all ISPs to block the youtube website after the fresh controversy.
I think that it is high time for the Muslims to realize that they do not count for much in the world matters. It is extremely unfortunate that no Muslim country has taken any solid stance over this issue.
The solution of the problem does not lie in taking out long procession or strike in ones own country. The solution lies in self assessment. Why are we so weak that we cannot do anything to end this once and for all.
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Feb
24
Conservatives have questioned the loyalty of Senator Barack Obama. Barack Obama’s refusal to wear an American flag lapel pin has earned him the ire of conservatives who say that the Senator lacks patriotism.
Earlier her wife was also criticized for her remarks when she had said that she was proud of her country for the first time in her adult life.
I think it is unfortunate to question ones loyalty over such trivial issues. This is nothing but a smear campaign against the Senator based on misleading information that he is a Muslim and that he will destroy America.
The criticism should be directed against the policy issues and past record and not upon loyalty of a candidate. A candidate should be judged upon his ability, his experience and his commitment. If Barack Obama’s patriotism is questioned it has the potential to create division and resentment.
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Feb
24
Hillary Clinton denounces Obama
Filed Under U. S. Elections | Leave a Comment
Democratic Presidential hopeful Senator Hillary Clinton has denounced her rival Senator Barack Obama who is also aspiring for the Democratic nomination.
She strongly criticized Obama of producing a misleading leaflet over her healthcare policy.
Hillary Clinton has been defeated by Barack Obama for the eleven consecutive time and the Senator from the New York must win the primaries being held on 4th March in Texas and Ohio.
I think that Hillary Clinton is making a desperate attempt to salvage her campaign. She should have avoided this bellicose tone. It would only have negative impact on her chances to win the white house race. The Senator must realize that Barack Obama is riding a crest wave of popularity which evident by large meetings and support among the people.
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