Articles of the year 2017
Published on February 1st 2017
More disturbing is the fact that on a daily basis the TV anchors are spinning their tales, mostly aimed at lampooning the ineptness of the Government, and doing a very credible job in highlighting the negativity being shown by the government.
Democracy in Pakistan comes at a very heavy price. Sadly for us there is no way out. Once the thugs are in place, they cannot be removed, and as they control the parliament, they can increase their own salaries whenever they wish, and have recently done so much to the chagrin of us , the ruled. It appears that the members of the assembly have only themselves, to look after, and are not interested in the public at large. So even Imran may not be able help. It is up to the public to dismantle the civic services, and empower someone else. The main thrust will have to come from the people.
The main achievement of the PTI has been the bringing of the Supreme Court into the game. Having politicised the masses, Imran has brought an awakening not seen since Zulfiqar Bhutto’s election. The people were left with only hope. None of the dreams were fulfilled, the roti Kapra Makaan remained a dream. And now trotted out by all the political parties, to try and fool again the public, savvy but having to face an election fated to be manipulated by the mighty machines of the two major parties. Unfortunately Imran is the new kid on the block, and even though he brings with him a formidable track record of achievements. His cricket World Cup success, and his cancer hospital built from scratch are remarkable, and have proved his indomitable will to succeed. All this has been coupled with an impeccable reputation for financial honesty.
Judicial murder . Supreme Court confessed to the murder of ZAB. It has never recovered from this confessional statement. This is the opportunity to settle the score. The Court must reassert its position as the premier, and ultimate dispenser of justice, and reestablish its name as the Supreme Court of the country.
This is the Defining moment.
The whole country waiting with bated breath. Imran Khan with his PTI has brought the Nation, and the Supreme Court into the fray, and the outcome will affect the lives and destinies of the Pakistani people, forevermore.
The Supreme Court will have to decide whether they will join the ranks of the lackeys of the politicians or will they show their independence. And make the nation proud.
The world is moving ahead towards a corruption free society, and all the nations that are signing the anti corruption laws are witness to this. The corrupt monies are a thing of the past, and Park Lane apartments may find very few tenants, in the future.