Even a linguistic illiterate can see a thin but binding line, in the
text of KLB as orated by its co-author, Senator John Kerry that
‘conditionality’ lays between the US Executive (the Secretary of
State in this case) and the US Legislatives, and it does not apply
on Pakistan. This is despite the fact that the US Executive will act
as watchdog to see Pakistan implement the Bill in its letter and
spirit to enable itself give a ‘clean bill of health’ after every
six months. In simple language, the US Legislators have applied
‘conditions’ on the US Executive to oversee Pakistan implement all
the clauses engraved in the KLB thus cleverly transmitted
‘conditionality’ onwards on Pakistan. —London
Forced unrest
Marya Mufti
African countries were calm, serene and peaceful. Everything was
alright there. All of a sudden, there came an invisible unrest.
First came the thirst and hunger – economic unrest. Then were hit
the civil institutions – salaries were stopped and food shortage was
created. This turned into civil war and the African countries
divided into districts and districts into strongholds. The situation
got ripe for the international forces to come in and occupy their
resources.
Apparently there is no unrest in the country; there is no law and
order situation, no people’s movement, no disobedience, nothing.
Civil administration is intact, police are working. Everything is at
its place. (Yes there is distress amongst the masses over the
economic situation, price-hike, shortage of food, wave of terrorism
etc.) But where from these people come in, explode and hit, kill and
create chaos? Who is involved in it? Who is behind it? Nobody wants
this, no one likes it, which means those who are doing this are not
from within us, they are either from other countries or otherwise
the agents of the enemy countries.
This is a forced unrest, which is aimed at creating the African
countries’ like situation, to wrongly project that Pakistan is a
failed state, it cannot protect itself, its nuclear arsenal are
unsafe and therefore the international force should come in and
secure us. It is aimed at forcing our leadership to make wrong
decisions, and acting in panic or fury. But I must tell you, let us
be cool, don’t get panicked, our response should not be divided into
opinions. What is now going on in our cities, Peshawar, Islamabad,
GHQ, Kohat and Lahore’s three important police-elite-FIA centres –
has shown that our resolve as a nation is to resist this forced
unrest at all costs. Terrorists must know, we are not deterred, we
are not scared, we will hit you hard, we will fight back, we will
kick you out. It is our country and we know how to defend it and its
arsenal. —Lahore
Quetta Shura
Colonel [R] Shahid Zahur
It is apropos to US Consul General, Mr Stephen’ press conference in
Quetta on 14th Oct. It’s very unfortunate that instead of
recognising Pakistan ’s all out efforts in combating terrorism, Do
more mantra is still continuing. After 9/11 Americans, went all out,
killed hundreds of thousands of people including women and children
to punish the terrorists. Similarly the echo of Mumbai attacks is
still being heard and Pakistan which is a major sufferer in the GWOT
is being targeted. The world did not show same type of support with
Pakistan on the terrorists attack on General Headquarters of
Pakistan . The way Pakistani soldiers conducted the operation is
commendable and shows the resolve to combat the terrorism. Instead
of giving full support and appreciation, a new cat is out from the
bag.
Insurgency is a different kind of operation and it may take decades
for elimination. Take the example of Ireland (IRA), how much time
and efforts it took. Srilankan took 30 years to end this menace and
it only became possible once Indian’s support to Tamils was stopped.
A few terrorists might have sneaked in to Balochistan and even other
parts of the country but does it mean that they are controlling the
world affairs, off course not. It’s important that USA in particular
and the NATO in general must eliminate the root causes of terrorism.
Indian involvement in Afghanistan\ Pakistan has been confirmed even
by Gen Mc Chrystal and Rehman Malik. Afghanistan is the breeding
ground which is providing funding (Narco money) and training to
these terrorists. It’s time that the double game should end, Afghan
border must be sealed and Afghan refugees should be repatriated
immediatelty.
American should understand that instead of blaming Pakistan , they
should stop encouraging India and monitor their activities. They
were the closets ally of Soviet Union , once it dismembered and now
they are again the partner of another super power in the same
country. Let’s hope that history doesn’t repeat itself and Americans
are wise to get out from Indians trap. They are never sincere to any
one except for Hinduism. They purge the low cost Hindus, Muslims,
Sikhs, Christians and many others, so how can they be sincere to
America . Its better that USA should take notice of Indian
activities who are having free hand in Afghanistan before it’s too
late. —Rawalpindi
KBL twin sister of NRO
Z I Rahimullah
NRO brought PPP-AZ and its twin sister KLB aims to prolong
dictatorial rule of present political cartel-coalition of PPP-AZ,
MQM, MMA, ANP.It is tragically engineered through its parliamentary
majority which bulldozes any move unsuiting their vested interests (eg,Musharrafs’
trial) or of USA, UK, NATO in the region.The chief PPP-AZ, Chairman
MR Zardari hence, acts more dictatorial president in civvies, acting
extra constitutionally in day to day party and national affairs from
the President House in all violations of constitution. He also
damned COD, national pledges, COD, Bhurbhan (judiciary was only
restored after Long March of 16th March), ending 58-2B, 17th
amendment etc.
I may say that the KLB cannot save her twin sister NROed
coalition-cartel of present junta. They have failed nation and well
understand the motives behind KBL to perpetuate the unlimited powder
of present rulers to serve their masters in USA,UK on their terms.I
am confident Nawaz Sharif after his return, rise for the Long March
2, against the anti poor-nation policies of ruling political cartel,
bring end to 58-2B,17thamendment,end to partisan actions of
President,end of opportunists,bathakhors,criminal,mayhem blood
bathers,fasciasts of Karachi who did not let enter CJP,Imran Khan to
Karachi and now trying to make inroads to destabilize Punjab in
connivance with PPP-AZ and extra constitutionally acting Governor of
Punjab.Mid term election appear
imparative,however,ML-N,ML-Q,JI,TIP,Imran must join together to rid
this nation of enemies of poor who have pounded them into pieces.
May Allah save us,our defense forces,Pak Army from the evil designs
of India, Israel, Afghanistan, Karzai,enemies within, UK, USA,
Mossad, CIA, neocons, M15, RAW and decimate terrorists etc. Let pro
Pakistan,patroits, unite to frustrate every evil designs of our
enemies within and outside. —Hyderabad
Indian democracy & caste system
Dr M Anwar
Indians usually boast around as the bearers of democratic norms and
holders of civilian rule through regular holding of elections and
observing rituals essentially required by an egalitarian state. The
arrangements appear to be going well with the hegemonic designs of
elite class or upper caste Hindus yearning to remain in power by
clever use of majority vote in India. The “Shining India” slogan
jingled through media campaigns and other costly Public Service
Announcements (PSAs) also raise speculations about the ground
realities in India where discrimination of low caste Hindus and
non-Hindu communities is the common practice.
Unfortunately Indian social system is based on the notion of purity
and pollution in which upper class does not interact on equal terms
with the low castes. Exchange of eatables is as prohibited among the
upper and low caste communities as the marriages. One gets polluted
by touching the untouchables, hence drinking or eating with low
castes is completely prohibited. Resultantly social exchange
activities carry subjective and double meanings as one is never sure
to expect that common exchange of pleasantries and promises made by
the stake holders will carry the same weight. Social order in India
is hate driven and low caste communities irrespective of their
claims to be Indians by birth, are despised as much as the outsiders
are loathed and rejected. Such a democracy practically leads people
to incapacitation and wheezing debilitation while India shines only
for the elite class.
Reportedly United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) is taking
into consideration to recognize caste-based discrimination as a
human rights violation. This will certainly annoy India where low
caste untouchable Hindus, Dalits, Muslims and Christians are
habitually mal-treated on the basis of their castes. Nepal, where
untouchability is traditionally practiced, has openly supported
UNHRC draft principles and guidelines for effective elimination of
caste based discrimination. This is radically different from India’s
aversion to the internationalization of the caste problem. Adding to
India’s discomfiture, Sweden in its capacity as the president of
European Union (EU) has stated that caste-based discrimination is an
important priority for EU. If the issue continues to gather
momentum, UNHRC may in a future session adopt the draft principles
and guidelines and send these for adoption to UN General Assembly.
Though India succeeded in her efforts to keep caste out of the
resolution adopted by the 2001 Durban conference on racism, yet the
issue has emerged in a different guise. It will encourage other
states to raise their voice against discrimination based on caste
inequalities, exposing the real face of Indian democracy. —Islamabad
