WE THE CRISES LOVERS!
By Air Cmdre (r) Khalid Iqbal • Jun 24th, 2012 • Category: Politics, Worth A Second Look • 20 CommentsPakistan is a wondrous country, its people endure the worst; yet vote for the same lot, again and again. National leadership is correspondingly amazing one; while in the midst of crises, it craves for more crises, and complicates them through conspiracy and victimhood theories. Politics is criminalised with impunity; hence best asylum for criminals is to join politics.
All pillars of state and functionaries of the government are in a sort of Tom and Jerry race to have the last laugh. Decision making process has become dysfunctional. World holds its breadth, on day to day basis, to see whether Pakistan would exist the next day. More than foreign elements, our own media clowns strive hard to make the people believe, each evening, that Pakistan may not remain viable the next morning. Yet, it is the hardy common Pakistani who radiates the message loud and clear that it certainly would. With one political scavenger gone there are still many, readily available to re-play his role. However, in all probability, it is the hardy common Pakistani destined for the last laugh.
Exposure of institutions and individuals is about to come to a full circle. Failure of the latest anti-Chief Justice misadventure, and at least outwardly restraint by the military to stay behind the curtain has provided longevity to the system. Is military’s restraint-ability really tenable, durable and sustainable one, even if it spirals down well into the domain of indifference? This is an intriguing yet a key question for forecasting the coming events. Seeing from another perspective, has military lost its leverage of a neutral, credible and timely actor and is shifting positions on as required basis? Or does it perceive that the boiling point is far away, so it could wait and watch? During most of the crises since 2008, military’s balancing intervention came forth belatedly, once doomsday impressions had been radiated the worldwide.
It is indeed a comprehensive leadership failure at national level. Real leadership does not reside in creating crisis, letting them brew to approach a point of no return and then resolve them through a patchy solution. Instead, mettle of leadership manifests itself in not letting the routines turn into a crisis.
Will the judiciary limit itself to the fall of one Prime Minister or would it continue its march towards the actual target? Will electronic media remain a commodity on sale, offering its talk show time and spin doctors in black market, or would it bow down to a non-government content-regulator and a conduct regulating non-government ombudsman? Will father-son episodes of mega corruption scandals come to an end? Do we stand a chance of having our lower judiciary reformed or the high profile cases in the superior judiciary would continue to obscure the endemic rot in the lower judiciary?
Will our leading lawyers continue to sit under the banner of ‘on sale’ and some would remain erratic enough to overhype their personal security concerns and blame it on the state institutions and agencies; and will they overcome the hangover of ceremonious praises periodically hurled upon them by the CJP, and learn to abide by their professional ethics and apolitical character of their legal practice?
In the prevailing vertical and horizontal polarization, it is difficult to find objective answers to these dilemmas. There are many gray areas that inhibit reaching definitive conclusions. Nevertheless, whatever the answers to these questions we may presume, almost every entity is losing the credibility in the eyes of a man on the street.
There is credible information that the ousted prime minister was well on its way for defying the judicial verdict through an ‘Act of the Parliament’ to undermine the decision of the Supreme Court resulting in his disqualification. A person elevated to the slot through a memorable national consensus vote was indeed bent upon bleeding the system to its last drop.
In such an eventuality, judiciary could have exercised harsher options including the invocation of constitutional articles and call for implementation of the “rule of law in the country;” resulting into systemic collapse. Credit goes to the military component of national leadership that at the eleventh hour it communicated a ‘cold’ message to the ‘intoxicated’ political leadership that any move for confrontation would lead to reaction by the other side which could finally result into a serious damage to the democratic system. However, the ruling political leadership actually buckled when a real danger of meltdown of its alliance surfaced. While the ruling alliance was contemplating to act as a political suicide bomber, the rival political powers had decided to come to the street in favour of judiciary had the ruling coalition decided to go for the self destruct option.
It is reassuring that eventually the sanity prevailed and a chaotic situation was averted. Again the question arises that: Why do we have to reach that high level of political escalation ladder before falling flat on the ground?
This pattern tends to reinforce an unfortunate impression that Pakistan is heading towards the status of a failed state. This impression is repeatedly being created from within; threads are then picked up by the foreign elements for sustaining an ongoing campaign against Pakistan. No wonders that Foreign Policy magazine for 2012 has placed Pakistan as 13th on the index of failed states.
Judgement of the Supreme Court to oust the defiant PM has surely served as a morale booster for the people of Pakistan. It has strengthened the belief that rule of law and supremacy of the constitution would ultimately prevail, despite various odds. Attempts were made to erode credibility of the state institutions but the judgement has proved it beyond doubt that these institutions are intact and are playing their role, though much below the optimum level. Under the prevalent external and internal pressures, orderly completion of the political process to select the new prime minister is by no means a mean achievement.
At least on the face of it, everyone has accepted the final verdict of the apex court, which has the sole prerogative of interpreting the law and the constitution. The way the judges conducted themselves independently, and the compliant behaviour by all and sundry, has sent strong message to the outside world that Pakistan is a civilized country, having inbuilt capacity to move ahead despite hideous challenges. The judiciary has not only fulfilled the supreme demands of justice but also demonstrated its unflinching commitment to the democratic process. This is indeed a turning point in the otherwise chequered history of the country. Smooth re-election of the new prime minister is refreshing. However, his first daunting assignment is of writing the pending letter to the Swiss authorities; lest the death dance resumes.
It not a pleasant thing to watch the judiciary unseat an elected prime minister; however poor performance of the ruling coalition on various counts has translated it into the effect that a common man was happy to see the previous prime minister go. This does not mean that his government did not have any good things to its credit. Eighteenth amendment, NFC award and arresting the separatist trends in Baluchistan have indeed been its praiseworthy credits.
Nevertheless, a bold course correction is overdue. Playing the martyrdom, conspiracy or victim card will only go so far in the face of wholesome spectrums of the problems that the country faces.
As elections appear around the corner, it leads to the final question: Will the people throw up better leaders when asked to vote, or it will again be a hung parliament with familiar persona, parties and practices?
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Air Cmdre (r) Khalid Iqbal — No Mr. Khalid correct yourself instead of Crises Lover we as a Nation are HELPLESS because of our Ruling Elite who is LOVER of the policies of Red White & Blue countries rather you may declare as a BLIND FOLLOWER - not know the horrible consequences what will poor & ignored nation will face later-on.
Being a nation, we are not crisis lover, its not true about us, we are passionate but circumstances, and corruption makes us helpless .
Yes, You elites are responsible of it . The Leaches on the body of our beloved Pakistan
saleem haider bari juldi khaiyal aiya.
All the socalled crisis are created by the Judiciary which itslef was restored by NRO. The 20 odd judges who are un elected but have links to USA in various ways through green cards etc are ones responsible for the crisis.The biggest achievement of the present elected Civilian Government of Pakistan(which not one Military ruler had the khalleeeja to do) is to defy USA openly. If only it gains entry into SCO, then the entire gamut of relations in Asia will change.But the Supreme court is playing the game of USA to destabilize this elected Government in the guise of fighting corruption. Already the Jihadies are running back to Arabia and Yemen. Kudos to the elected civilian government of Pakistan.
The civilian government of Pakistan is quite failed to deliver its service to people nor it is in position to make answerable those groups who are responsible of Osam’as presence in Pakistan, salala’s killing and humiliated attacks on our military bases and men.Pakistan’ inflation rate and foriegn deibt has been reached 3 times more in last 5 years. Surely SC is not doing anything in favour of so called elected government which come into being on dead body of Bhutto but what is role of this govt , you can ask this question t and losing its sense of security in its own home.
Nazia why do you appear in the last often now-a-days - it seems you’re afraid with someone who is master to kick up a row with you. How is my calculation - don’t feel shy just directly look into his eyes he will not leave the forum but will never be dare to argue with you. He’s been suffering — some shivering with high temperature fever —— right after facing your dant phitkar - you know. No you don’t know.
Would you believe he has been listening this following Ghamgin Songs since the date & day your theek thak - Izat Afzai. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0C0j621AqTM&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmYFj4sGycQ
But good news for you — Tariq Fatmi & Salim Farukh have been transferring their title to him.
Aiy - Pinky - Shabi ko Maiyaous Na karo - Phak say na ora key rukh daina. sorry Shabeeb - oska nick name Shabi.
Chalo Mujh Say Nafrat Karo. Voh bhi Shadid Qisam ki.
I’ve waiting appearance of that particular comment therein Shabi addressed to Ms. Qibla o Kaba Tinted Prado Wali — NAZIA.
Oh merya Allah main and afraid of some person woh bhee like you impossible??
I have commented on topics of my interests but you are busy in your secret business for your prados and 4 wheel drives by hanging government officials.
drama baazi like that is quite unimpressive.
He’s been suffering — some shivering with high temperature fever —— right after facing your dant phitkar
If my dant phatkar is some kind of effective you become some reasonable person (inssan ka baccha)but time shows that you are in decline state more I try to align your thoughts in right way.
Any how it is your luck and my style which cant be changed.
what are you cluing me I cant understand
Tariq Fatmi & Salim Farukh have been transferring their title to him.
what are their tities? again cant understand your ollol jallol philosophy.
I’m dramay Baz - Ufff! Laugh kay Baad — Iss Ufff per bhi Marnay laga hon.
And what is this following - how innocent u’re as if U’re not permanent commentator neither read ever.
Tariq Fatmi & Salim Farukh have been transferring their title to him.
what are their tities? again cant understand your ollol jallol philosophy.
Madam has qualified for Oscar just to dramatize a simple & straight matter.
Acha Chalo - the following is Oll Jalol / Barhia kay Wadia?
*AWD – LP: Americee Wazir-e-Difah – Leon Panetta
*AWD – LP: Pakistan – Kay – Hathoun – Lotnay – Walay – Nahi-
Mansoori - Ju – Jhuktay – Nahi – Voh – Tot – Jatay – Kay – Nahi-
http://www.bbc.co.uk/urdu/world/2012/05/120527_panetta_nato_supply_ra.shtml
And what is this following - how innocent u’re as if U’re not permanent commentator neither read eve
Khushfahmeen or app kee anian janian
kindly such kind of bureaucratic comments and foresees are all time heard and read in real life.These white collars all time point fingers on US deals when they are out of offices only or have no official status.
I dont know you are in or out of office but we all know well such deals when come out in front of public changes its shape into nationalist form but actually few get their share/price in country of blinds , who are only interested to hear comments of tariq, salim and ollol jallol like people.
Han Yeh tu such kaha - Mosafa nay. kafi hud tuk.
@ Nazia: Are you a supporter of PML (N) ??
@ Raheel: Chalo shukar hay Khyal tow aya. Ap logo ko tow woh bhi nai. Sirf batain karni ati hain. Yeah batao kay sirf tumahri zaat nay iss system ko behtar karnay kay lia kia kiya , sirf batain karnay kay elawa??
@15 not yet .It is not matter of support now.We have worst kind of political leadership as they are dependent on military pressures. but what ever people say you can compare performance of Punjab with other provinces and you would get your answer that who is doing something to convey services to Pakistanis
SH — I’ve been waiting here-at KHI. for something then move to some cities of Pakistan again as per nature of job.
Anyway even from other cities I am connected always e.g. Lhr. Isd. Multan Admin can check the record as per my connection with this forum in my view this is something like Jihad Fe Sabililah at small scale.
Hijab – Pehan - nay – Per – Qatal – Ho - Raha - Hay-
Lakhoun- Khawatien –Ka - Aihtaijaj - Ho – Raha - Hay-
Aaisa – Aihtijaj- Kub - Pakistan – Mein- Ho- Raha- Hay-
Fil- Hal- Adnan – Mansoori – Intizar – Ker – Raha – Hay-
http://ummat.com.pk/2012/04/05/images/news-74.gif
Oh merya Allah main and afraid of some person woh bhee like you impossible??
Phir recommendation mein yeh qiyoun tha - Ajanabi yeh tu bata dill mera qiyoun praishan hay - abhi tu praishani agay aiy gi? Abi tu deikho jub Isd. pohanchoun ga - tu deikhna kis kis say MOLAQAT karoun ga - Daro gi tu nahi - lakin dil mein zaror socho gi. Mein tu isko Baiquf samjhti thi iskay tu active G/Cs say bhi salam dua.
Chupa Rustam tu nahi haan albata Chupa hoa BJ Khi. zaror kaho gi. Gollo - Goppo. Phir tu bolo gi na haan. Inshallah MALL bhi Theek THAK hoga. Hannn Bhi Hannn.
Hut jao zalmmoon BJ karachi a raha hay
oh real I am scared of my God what I have to do superman of planet of apes is coming here.
In what kind of superiority complex you are living there or trying to impress me.
You are talking about some G/Cs.fittany moon I am looking to see to COAS in any occasion and hear the civilian voice about his poor performance.I
If you have any approach to Commandant of Mrs kiyani’s security then ask him did he insult by some lady in convention center.
Or if you have any access to ex core commander of Pindi I think Big Sajjad you can ask him that some lady has made complain of him to higher office and in his office to and how much he was argued about his wrong doings.
Oh if you know the admin manager of DHA a brigadier then ask him how he felt when he was attacked by lady in office by her shoes just two weeks ago.it was not me but kind of me.
I am just telling you that this is the way we handle yours so called influential people. So beware of me too.