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Rise of Zionist myths
On 4th March 1865, President Abraham Lincoln, while speaking about the atrocities committed on slaves, stated, “Fondly do we hope, fervently do we pray, that this mighty scourge of war may speedily pass away. Yet if God wills, that it continue, until all the wealth piled by the bond-men’s 250 years of unrequited toll shall sink, and until every drop of blood drawn with the lash shall be paid by another drawn by the sword, as was said 3000 years ago, so still it must be said, the judgment of the lord is true and righteous”.
Just compare this sense of morality and values by the Founding Fathers of America, with arrogance of its present leadership, who instead of following teachings of Prophet Jesus Christ PBUH are following a 150-year old myth adopted by Zionists. While speaking to Council for Foreign Relations almost 43 years ago, President Carter referred to extremist fundamentalists within Evangelical Church as follows “there is a substantial group of Christians who believe that the final coming of Jesus Christ can only occur after the entire Holy Land is taken over by Israel and that includes destruction of Dome on the Rock and other Arab or non-Christian groups. In the final stage it calls for the execution or conversion of all Jews to Christianity.
They believe very firmly in it and they play a major part in raising funds to promote settlements on the West Bank and Gaza and they also condemn any withdrawal from Holy Lands”. Frank Robertson a spokesperson of this group termed the killing of former PM Ariel Sharon as God’s punishment for holding peace talks. President Carter, himself a practicing evangelical stated that “technically speaking Gaza was never part of Kingdom of David and Solomon and it was controlled by Palestinians.”
MALIK TARIQ ALI
Lahore
Mobile phone imports
During the first 11 months of the current fiscal year, Pakistan has witnessed an extraordinary increase of 214% in mobile phone imports compared to the same period last year. According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, the country spent $1.62 billion on mobile phone imports during these 11 months, a significant rise from the $516 million spent in the corresponding period of the previous fiscal year. While mobile phones are a crucial necessity, they are not so technologically advanced that they cannot be manufactured domestically in Pakistan.
Several countries in the region have made notable advancements in the mobile phone industry in recent years, leading to substantial growth in the export of mobile devices and accessories.
For instance, India has become a leading mobile manufacturing hub, second only to China. This year, India’s Smartphone exports have reached a staggering $15.6 billion. Similarly, Bangladesh is also making significant strides in mobile manufacturing, not only meeting domestic demand but also exporting to seven to eight countries.
Contrary to the progress seen in neighbouring countries, Pakistan continues to see a yearly increase in the import of finished mobile devices. Despite government claims, the domestic mobile phone industry has not yet reached a stable and sustainable state. The reliance on imports underscores the urgent need for Pakistan to bolster its mobile manufacturing capabilities to meet local demands and reduce dependency on foreign products.
To address this issue, Pakistan needs to focus on developing its mobile phone manufacturing industry. Learning from the successes of India and Bangladesh, the country can implement policies and provide incentives to attract investment in this sector. By doing so, Pakistan cannot only fulfil its domestic needs but also aspire to become an exporter of mobile devices, contributing positively to the national economy.
GULAB UMID
Turbat
