The Healthy Signs
By Farid Masood • Feb 16th, 2010 • Category: Features • 5 CommentsChief Justice of Pakistan recommended Justice Saqib Nisar (a judge of Lahore High Court) for appointment in Supreme Court and Chief Justice Lahore High Court Justice Khawaja Sharif to remain at his seat. Government had turn down his proposal and did it vice versa exposing the intensions to politicize senior Judiciary.
This act of government created a political uncertainty within the country and disturbance in judicial system. During lawyers movement Farooq H Naik made much damage to the cause of re-instatement of CJP exposed the face of their minister Dr Babar Awan and the party.
I am a bit confused who advised the government to turn down proposal of CJP and forward its own plan to him. Justice Saqib Nisar retiring later this year would get new appointment in case he goes to Supreme Court and off course he will become senior to Justice Khawaja Sharif (who is also retiring this year). But this act of government revealed a healthy sign in Judiciary to coherent with CJP Policies and to turn down any political move in appointments of Judges.
This healthy sign must also be seen in other departments like army so that no officer in any department is appointed on the basis of political affiliations to any party.
To me, it’s a healthy sign and will in future strengthen the departments and when our politicians will not get any political support from departments they shall sincerely work on the right track, which is to serve the nation. Its also a healthy sign for democracy.
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Farid sahb no doubt these are good signs but u have raised a good point that who adviced Zardari to take such stuped step, & upon that Yousaf Raza Gillani is continously showing his safe side towards judiciary, well lets see wht time hold for us…..
is this somekind of war going on in greed of power or what?? Are we not giving a freehand to extremist to attack our country as is suffering an unstable situation rite now…..Can we for once think about the safety and prospering of Pakistan
Here is why I support Musharraf
He brought stability and progress to Pakistan
Pakistan’s economy was the 3rd fastest growing economy after China & India in 2006.
The IT industry, which was virtually non-existent seven years ago, has grown to be worth billion of which billion is export related. It registered a 50% growth. 55 foreign IT companies have already entered the market. Now the sector employed 90,000 professionals.
Under Musharraf , Pakistan has been called the best place to invest in Asia
He asked the world to promote Pakistan through investments –
“That when you trade, when you enhance your trade and come for investment in Pakistan , you are contributing towards job creation. Therefore you are contributing towards unemployment reduction and poverty alleviation. And therefore, you are contributing in the long run to the root cause of striking against terrorism and extremism.” President Musharraf.
He beleived in moving forward and always put Pakistan First in all his desicions
“At this critical juncture, Pakistan needs the continuity of successful policies. Not a myopic hustle for individual powers.”President Musharraf.
He is a national leader .and not a provincal one.He worked ceaselessly for the whole of Pakistan.
The plight of Balochistan was highlighted and its grievances addressed for first time during President Musharraf’s rule.
“I want Balochistan should be powered upward in every aspect so that it comes in competition with other Provinces”
Many Firsts in the history of Balochistan:
First time a General is made from Balochistan. Maximum number of roads constructed in Balochistan Coastal Highway from Karachi linking Gawadar with Rado Dero in Sind .
Gwadar Port and Gwadar Project have been started.
Water Project started in Quetta – Kutchi Canal irrigating Balochistan – Mirani Dam, etc.
Khaleefah Oil Refinery.
The recruitment of Balochs in Pakistan Army has been increased.
He promoted the softer image of Pakistan and did his utmost to soften the image of the fundamentalists and Islamists Pakistan through the promotion of arts and cultural activities, opening of various T.V channels, freedom of Press and etc
Musharrafs Pakistan
“My vision of a strong, vibrant, stable and moderate Pakistan , playing an effective role in the world is based on my faith in the people of Pakistan . If we stay on the course, I am confident that the desired results can and will be achieved. Let us together make Pakistan a better place to live in and bequeath a stronger country to our current and future generations.’’
He empowered the women.Thanks to his policies we see an increase in the number of women in the parliaments.
17% seats reserved for women in Senate, National Assembly and Provincial Assemblies. Representation in local governments increased to a minimum 33% Women are at liberty to contest elections on general seats as well.
Promotion of Information Technology and Telecom Sector which is providing Pakistan with several thousand jobs every year to the young unemployed engineering and electronic graduates. Explosion of Internet and easy and affordable access to telecommunication. Obviously had he not invited foreign investment we would be lagging behind.
He freed the media and the number of tv channels which came into being are a witness to this.what distinguishes him from other leaders is that he has the courage to admit his failures and listen to criticisms in public forums by media and other so called experts.
Under Musharraf , Pakistan has been called the best place to invest in Asia
Musharraf symbolises the hope for a bright future.For me it means not to give up on my beautiful land whatever the odds and whatever it takes.
“We need to continue developing the economic opportunity that will give these young people the hope and encouragement to persuade them not to fall pry to extremist rhetoric, but rather work productively towards a future, that will benefit them and Pakistan as a whole.”
He beleived in moving forward and always put Pakistan First in all his desicions
All figures taken from Mirza Baigs blog .Do take a look at their amazing blog link below
presidentmusharraf.wordpress
For the opponenets of Musharraf,
The decisions and actions taken by Musharraf and his regime against Lal mosque terrorists and Akbar Bugti etc., were surely not to gain any personal gains but in the interest of Pakistan. This is enough to prove Musharraf’s integrity and loyality to his motherland.
As far as Aafia Siddiqui is concerned, she is a US citizen and her brother is still living in America enjoying all the privileges. America has every right to demand any country for expelling its citizens to US for whatever reasons; same way as Pakistan demanded US for expulsion of Admiral Mansoor ul Haq and now demanding Hamesh Khan of Punjab Bank (and he is due to arrive Pakistan).
Lastly the reference against CJOP was perfectly as per Pakistan Constitution. The irony is Chaudhry Iftikhar (the so called Champion of Justice) has stopped the trial against himself and yet he has to prove himself innocent against the alleged charges labelled in the judicial reference.
@AOM
FYI, I was used to be an ardent fan of Musharraf and his policies but now I despise him, the reason he handed over my beloved country to looters and self-centered people.
Secondly, I don’t agree with your statement regarding Dr. Aafia, first and foremost she was not expelled from Pakistan, in fact she was kidnapped and subsequently handed over to Americans.
Thirdly, if the reference against CJOP was according to Pakistan’s constitution then why he (Musharraf) surrendered ?