DIRE NEED TO CHANGE OUR OUTLOOK

(Sarwar, Lahore)

Many a time interesting topics are brought under discussion on various Electric channels in which experienced analysts (inclined to a particular stance) and well known politicians (Mostly toeing the party line, difficult to budge an inch from Party stance) express their views on a particular issue. In most of the cases these analysts in general and the politicians in particular, instead of giving their personal, but frank opinion, try to their Party stance. Moreover one is really surprised to see that many a time, instead of answering a simple question put by the Anchor person, and telling the truth, they either parry the question or start blaming the opponent party. It has also been noted that a few of the politicians / participant, somehow make it a point to criticise late Gen Zia ul Haq and hold Talban responsible for all types of terrorist activities in Pakistan.

I ask a few questions to these politicians, analysts and anchor persons with a strong hope that I will get reasonable and logical answers. I am sure they will not beat about the bush:
1. It is a pity that the most efficient, sincere, loyal and experienced politicians (Claiming to protect democracy and befooling the masses in the name of "Democracy is in danger”) are so far unable to reach the consensus/agreed TORs. How much time do they need? Do we realize that sane people of the wolrd are laughing on us?
2. The new rulers are elected through “General Election.” But every time many fingers are raised about the election results. In view of our past bitter experience, have our Parliamentarians made any amendments in Election rules whereby absolutely “Fair” elections are conducted?
3. Corruption is the route cause of poor governess/inefficiency and pathetic law and order situation. What has been done to harness corruption? Have the guardians of democracy made any effective law so far?
4. Nepotism and favouritism breeds inefficiency which leads to deterioration of quality and standards. Are all the heads of the Govt and semi Govt institutions appointed purely on merit? If not, what remedial measures have been taken?
5. It is a candid opinion that most of the incidents involving heavy loss of men and property are planned, funded and executed by our old enemy i.e., Bharat. There is a long list of such Anti Pakistan blasts, the Quetta incident being the latest. It is beyond doubt that Bharat is deadly against our existence. Without going into details of her past moves/actions against Pakistan, I would like to mention: In order to keep the hatred alive and motivate her masses against Pakistan Army, before the start of any film in cinema houses, a trailer of the “Surrender Ceremony” at Dhaka, is shown to the viewers. India is deadly against the CPEC project. She is all out to create maximum hurdles to undo this project. She is hitting us at vital places; to create unrest, insurgency in Baluchistan, sense of insecurity among the masses and divert our attention from the freedom movement in IHJ&K. Should we still keep importing vegetables and fruits from India? We are already under Cultural Invasion by Bharat. How many of the politicians have raised their voice against it? Answer is almost None!!
6. Since Ramzan atrocities by the Indian Army in IHJ&K have crossed all limits. Indian Army has killed nearly 100 Kashmiris, wounded more than 2,000 (Including 500 blinded through pellet firing). The wounded were hauled up from hospitals and medicines, food for the patients were blocked. It is over one month that Sirinagar is under curfew; there is acute shortage of eatables and essential commodities in the Valley. But in Pakistan, during the same period Indian film “Sultan” was released. It made a business of Rs: 500 m on Eid day!! What a drain of resources and that too to our No 1 enenmy! Did the politicians take this point to the Senate, National or Provincial Assemblies? If so how far it was effective?
7. Our our print and electronic Media shows Indian ads full of vulgar scenes, dialogues and objectionable body language without realizing that such activity is ruining character and morale of our youth. Have our politicians and concerned Govt functionaries taken any action against this menace?
8. The list showing the numbers of persons availing protocol should be shortened. Except for the President, Chief Justice of Supreme Court, Chief Justice of High Courts, PM, and CMs all type of protocols including the security provided to so many VIPs should be withdrawn. The resources so saved should be utilized for beefing up over all security in the country. Are we ready to do that?
9. We have to rewise our priorities; Orange Trains, Health, Law and Order, Beautification of roads / main Boulevards of major cities, Jobs opportunities, Protocol of VVIPS/VIPS, Education etc!! This should not be done by the Politicians as they decide the priorities in view of their personal likings and dislikings only. The priorities should be fixed by the experts and technocrats only. A 5 Year Plan should be devised and no new government should be allowed to change those priorities. We have to be serious and deviate from the set pattern followed since many decades. Are the politicians ready to accept the reality and act accordingly?
10. Talban remained in power for nearly four years. BBC paid homage to them by terming their tenure as the most peaceful on the globe. Our western borders were absolutely safe. How many bomb blasts/sucidal attacks in Pakistan during this period? The answer is: “Nil”!! What forced Pakistan to provide Logistic support to NATO and Alliance under US? So far we suffered: martyred, 60.000. resources worth billions of dollars were consumed/destroyed. Did we not commit Strategic blunder against our National interests?
11. We stood with the aggressor and uprooted the legitimate, friendly (first time after 1947) Islamic government (First time after many centuries) in Afghanistan. We also got Strategic depth till the Oxus River. Our Western border was safe. The Armed forces, required to defend this border, were free; could be used elsewhere, in emergency. This had worried the Indians. India wanted to create some permanent commitment for Pakistan Army. Will we go unchecked and unpunished for this Sin/Crime against Talban, the present and the future genarations of Pakistanis, with the Creator, the Just and the Omni Present, the Omni Potent Almighty Allah? Have any of the politicians/analysts/thinkers ever realized this and tried to convince Pakistanis to repent over our national sin/failing?
12. There has been a long row of target killings, murders, blasts and fires. Most of these sad incidents, as per Electronic Media, through calls from unknown places, were immediately claimed by Talban. Media was over clever and it appeared as if the Talban representative was sitting in the room next to transmission room of the concerned Channel. But since Rangers came into action in Karachi, in many of these cases, new culprits are being pointed out and the traces lead towards political parties, instead of Talban. It is high time that instead of holding Talban responsible for every bomb blast/target killing, we conduct absolutely fair inquiry and unearth the culprits. Let us come out of the “blame gaming” tactics. Have the Politicians, the well wishers of Pakistan realized it? If not so far, then how much time will they take?

As a Pakistani, I am also grief-struck over any news of murder, target killing, bomb blast or suicidal attack, simply because human resources of Pakistan are drenched in blood, the much needed material resources are damaged/destroyed. Many of the families pass through grief, sorrow and mental agony. Countless parents, mothers, wives, husbands, brothers, sisters and children suffer for rest of their lives. Many become cripple; a constant burden on the society. In fact we all suffer in one way or the other.

Can we stop this all? Surely there is a solution to the problem. The only solution: we have to change our outlook, the style of governess and determination to forego some of the facilities entitled to me; sacrifices for others, for the Beloved Country!! And above all I need to know my enemy, my real friends and every Pakistani has to do that. It is much needed, educate others.
 

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