Hopes and fear

             PAKISTANI ELECTIONS HOPES AND FEAR.
                          khurshidalam44@hotmail.com

Intolerance is the hall mark of Pakistani politics . It is needed for existence.This is a gift of
a dogma called ideology of Pakistan. Through out my political life I tried to find a logical
relevance for it but the more I studied the more I got confused. They are closely inter-
related. Intolerance breeds terror and terror breeds intolerance. Most of the Muslims live in
terror in their countries. It is an essential clause of governance.

It does not fit in the frame of Islam. The authors were miles away from Islam and most of
the muslim scholars and organisations were against this concept. According to Maudodi's
son when his father showed its manifesto to Maulana Azad he showed his surprise and
said, "are you making a fascist state"?

If we try to relate it with Jinnah's ideas it is in total contradiction with each other. On Palam
air port  in Delhi while addressing muslims who came to say good bye to him he advised
them to be good law abiding citizens of India. In Karachi he said it is by no means a
theocratic state (sheikh).

 Did he mean that by creation of Pakistan, Islamic revolution has achieved Islamic goal?
Some may interpret Jinnah according to their own perception but I  believe he had very
little knowledge of Islam and all he wanted a separate protected market for Muslim-
leadership and industrialists who could not compete in united India with Hindus.

I have no shred of doubt that the ideology of Pakistan it is to gag opposition and was given
a heavenly status to be above criticism. It was brutally used in first 18 years of Pakistan.
Pakhtun nationalists were the main target. The dead horse was once again used against
Ayaz Mir.

Even the interpretation of heavenly religion is done differently by different
scholars but it is by no means to discredit a religion. Unfortunately certain personalities
are held in higher status in Pakistan even than prophets and the ideology of pakistan
higher than Islam. Is it not a tool of exploitation. I am sure that most of the returning
officers were lay men. The scrutiny was really disgusting and hilarious.

The lack of strength of character has shattered the trust of the masses in institutions and
and some self proclaimed angels. The proved criminal Gen. Musharaf is not touched and
the responsibility is being tossed between judiciary and executive.

Why don't we show themoral strength to say Generals are above law. On his way he has
offered political Umraand has been assured by Saudi. Thirdly we have other serving
criminals who are scared to  be exposed during the process. Our roaring C.J has suddenly
gone quiet. Mian is in political somnolence. Our free electronic media who always lead  in
passing the verdict before our "vibrant so motto courts" has opted to be the follower this
time.
The whole system is paralysed to catch the prime criminal, Musharaf. Apart from his
long lists of crimes he is responsible for thousands innocent citizens, who have been the
victim of the terrorists. is the architect of present pre pole rigging to keep the democrats
and nationalists out ofthe game. It is the high time that this wild elephant should be
harnessed if future of the country has to made secured.

I wouldn't agree with one of the commentator that our religion teach us forgiveness and we
should look at future instead of digging the past.
 I beg to differ basically we have no courage to look in to our past, it is so filthy. The
countries that have no yesterday, have no tomorrow.

Accountability should be across the board and not time and group limited. An abrogator of
the constitution and murderer should be shown no sympathy. At least he should be
stripped off of all the perks and medals.

We Muslims always boast that the core teachings of our religion is peace and forgiveness.
I am afraid we haven't seen or heard of it in our history. We lead our life on the concept of
middle class morality. We hide behind the sand bag of morality to hide our weakness of
character.

The election has exposed many bitter realities. We have always of the opinion that our
land has been used as a terror factory, now used for pre pole rigging.

Establishment lack of determination to eradicate this menace. It is not believable
that they have no knowledge of their own grown poisonous mushroom. They have planted
and groomed it but does not want to eliminate. ISI is too powerful to be threatened.

 The international fraternity in general and European Union  in particular should
take over the responsibility to stop this new style of pre pole rigging. They have the
expertise past experience in conditions worse than the prevalent one in pakistan.

 To sit in Islamabad as pole observer and declare Baluchistan, FATA and KPK as no go
area or security threat zones then what is the point to be here?  They have the moral
responsibility to go to the places where the fair election is faced with serious threat from
terrorists or establishment. We have both. The nationalists have lost about 80 from
leadership cadre, hundreds of of workers and thousand of innocent civilians.

Taliban have pin pointed their friends and foes. We had been telling the world that no war
can be carried out so precisely unless the terrorists have a strong support in civil and
military.

Pro Taliban political parties and sectarian organisation with support of a strong chunk in
army particularly in ISI.

If the government and international fraternity cannot protect us they must openly speak out
their compulsions and inabilities.

If the citadel of power of Pakistan want us out of main stream politics to treat us
bonded slaves we refuse to accept this status. It will be much better to withdraw their
hands, stop interference and withdraw with their imported savage animals from our land
and let us solve our own problems. Even if we fail at least we will die the way we want to
die. At least we should have the liberty to select the method of our killing. Is it too much to
ask?
Dated: 16/4/13



   

 

Pal. Army change doctorine

                                            PAK ARMY NEW DOCTRINE.

                                            khurshidalam44@hotmail.com

After a long period of 65 years,  Pak. army revised its doctrine that is more near to ground realities. The salient features are:
- There is no external threat to the integrity of the country if there is any that lies inside the country.
- The military will accept the sovereignty of the parliament.
- The future foreign policy should be made by civil government and the army budget should be dictated by the prevailing circumstances with an expert input from the army.

It took a long time for the army institution to realise, though late but the realisation is welcoming.The mess in which we are today is due to the follies of civil, military rulers and sectarianism by clergy.

In the short history of Pakistan the biggest trauma was the creation of Bangladesh. The plot was written by civilians and executed by military. It was not only the humiliation on global level but whatever flimsy reason the two nation theory had, it lost its relevance. We lost the strategical advantage by loosing south eastern Asian wing.

Did we learn anything? If yes then what's are we doing in Baluchistan? The only difference is that the writer and executioner  of the drop scene is a military general.  Though the roots can be traced to the inception of Pakistan and subsequent mis management of national aspiration and non-acceptance of the fact that it is a multinational state.

The civil leadership was the offsprings of the blunder of the history and military was politicised by appointing F.M. Ayub. We have never been able to keep the army out because of civilian incompetency. After politicisation of the military it was further divided by sectarian generals headed by Zia. Musharaf brought the civilian and army face to face for direct confrontation resulting in the loss of respect for the army.

The sectarian clergy has strengthen their hold in the army and civilian. The country is politically directionless, having sectarian breaches. With every passing day the situation is getting worse.

The country has never been on sound basis either politically or economically since its inception. The institutions are non-existing, the civilian leadership is mentally not much different than military dictators. One can guess from two quotes," we will fight for onr thousand years or defeat on one front is not the end of the war". The element of accepting the truth is in none and bellicosity is in both. It is a great loot or clearance sale.

To contain the civil war in the country is hundred times more damaging and posing a serious threat to the state and the country. We are scoring points in this blood let. Military in spite of drafting new doctrine has yet to surrender its previous authority.

No one can defeat a dogma. Dogma has no soldiers  but have devotees. Devotee is different than a soldier. Soldier has to save his life but devotee has to avoid capture if stuck, they blast themselves to inflict maximum damage and kill as many to create phobia and insecurity.  The sectarian fundamentalism is the most fearsome. They have a blind faith that the heaven is guaranteed by the clergy. The most vulnerable are  the poor  and illiterate, they are an easy prey to the sectarian.

I am not sure whether the change of doctrine will be accompanied by shift of nucleus of power? If it is so that is a good omen. The time will prove the real intentions there is no other parameter to judge the intentions.

The corner stone of foreign policy should friendship with all, animosity with none. This should be inducted at school level. All the lessons that teach hate, aggression, use of power should be banned.

If we take Kashmir it is a matter for Kashmiri to decide. Our present political involvement  is defeating our international standing on this issue. It is self contradictory. Out of all political parties only ANP has no branch in Kashmir.

The Kashmiri governance is subservient to the whims and wishes of Islam Abad. It shows the intrinsic contradiction in our standing. And to be frank it is the real expression of our intentions to capture Kashmir, self determination is just an international diplomatic ploy.

Now since we have realised that the threat to the country's lies inside the country our focus should be shifted to the internal problems. The first and foremost is to deal with the radicalisation of whole society. This should be the top priority to tackle.

The most unfortunate is the spread of this virus to the armed forces that has badly effected it's  professionalism. The killing and chaos is mainly due to radicalism. Radicalisation breeds intolerance and hate. The fanaticism believes in bellicosity and loose the strength of reasoning. Logic evaporates and the dense barbarism takes over.

The best media for this virus to grow is illiteracy, poverty. Pakistan has both in abundance particularly in small provinces. The masses are fed up with prevailing circumstances and the sectarians thrive on disappointments. Their religious inclinations and poverty makes them the best candidates to be a devotee. The disease has penetrated every cell of the nation. The strength can be gauged by failure of world might loosing the battle. PAK. Army has never been bruised so badly as it has in this internal warfare. It is unfortunate that they were the makers and now they are at the receiving end.

I have an honest opinion that it is beyond the scope of any one group or nation to eradicate this cancer. To do so it should be a collective effort by all those who started the game. They include the sectarian and right wing parties, the army establishment, the intelligence agencies, Pakistan government, USA government with CIA and UK with its intelligence and last but not the least Saudi, Iran and gulf states. The non state citizens should be dealt by those who brought them to carry out this  beastly game. Even Taliban are not in a position to eject them. Every one has to clean its own mess to the satisfaction of Afghanistan. The atom bomb in such a situation is a liability, the real strength lies in unity. The international fraternity must realise that the opposition parties and ISI  are having much closer relations with the shadows of terror than the incumbent government.

As a deterrent from another country we must have a highly professional and well-equipped army, small in shape high in performance. But to fight this type of war,  the armed forces should have different sort of training like Sri Lanka or northern Ireland. The conventional army has never been successful. Yes dialogue is the best course but it is done with humans not beasts. I have no doubt that the end will be by dialogue but if it is not from the source of strength, at least equality should be there.I believe army is thinking of raising such force.

Those political parties who have covert or overt relation with terrorist should be disqualified to contest general election. It is equal to put the integrity of the country at stake. They should be told plainly and bluntly about their loyalty. If the holders of double citizenship is barred from election because of divided loyalty, this is a much serious crime. Army is stretched beyond limits. Neither the agencies nor the political friends of terrorists are extending a helping hand.

I don't understand how on earth a transparent and honest election is the solution to all problems. Bullet cannot be stopped by ballot it will hit its target

26/2/12

   

                                            PAK ARMY NEW DOCTRINE.

                                            khurshidalam44@hotmail.com

After a long period of 65 years,  Pak. army revised its doctrine that is more near to ground realities. The salient features are:
- There is no external threat to the integrity of the country if there is any that lies inside the country.
- The military will accept the sovereignty of the parliament.
- The future foreign policy should be made by civil government and the army budget should be dictated by the prevailing circumstances with an expert input from the army.

It took a long time for the army institution to realise, though late but the realisation is welcoming.The mess in which we are today is due to the follies of civil, military rulers and sectarianism by clergy.

In the short history of Pakistan the biggest trauma was the creation of Bangladesh. The plot was written by civilians and executed by military. It was not only the humiliation on global level but whatever flimsy reason the two nation theory had, it lost its relevance. We lost the strategical advantage by loosing south eastern Asian wing.

Did we learn anything? If yes then what's are we doing in Baluchistan? The only difference is that the writer and executioner  of the drop scene is a military general.  Though the roots can be traced to the inception of Pakistan and subsequent mis management of national aspiration and non-acceptance of the fact that it is a multinational state.

The civil leadership was the offsprings of the blunder of the history and military was politicised by appointing F.M. Ayub. We have never been able to keep the army out because of civilian incompetency. After politicisation of the military it was further divided by sectarian generals headed by Zia. Musharaf brought the civilian and army face to face for direct confrontation resulting in the loss of respect for the army.

The sectarian clergy has strengthen their hold in the army and civilian. The country is politically directionless, having sectarian breaches. With every passing day the situation is getting worse.

The country has never been on sound basis either politically or economically since its inception. The institutions are non-existing, the civilian leadership is mentally not much different than military dictators. One can guess from two quotes," we will fight for onr thousand years or defeat on one front is not the end of the war". The element of accepting the truth is in none and bellicosity is in both. It is a great loot or clearance sale.

To contain the civil war in the country is hundred times more damaging and posing a serious threat to the state and the country. We are scoring points in this blood let. Military in spite of drafting new doctrine has yet to surrender its previous authority.

No one can defeat a dogma. Dogma has no soldiers  but have devotees. Devotee is different than a soldier. Soldier has to save his life but devotee has to avoid capture if stuck, they blast themselves to inflict maximum damage and kill as many to create phobia and insecurity.  The sectarian fundamentalism is the most fearsome. They have a blind faith that the heaven is guaranteed by the clergy. The most vulnerable are  the poor  and illiterate, they are an easy prey to the sectarian.

I am not sure whether the change of doctrine will be accompanied by shift of nucleus of power? If it is so that is a good omen. The time will prove the real intentions there is no other parameter to judge the intentions.

The corner stone of foreign policy should friendship with all, animosity with none. This should be inducted at school level. All the lessons that teach hate, aggression, use of power should be banned.

If we take Kashmir it is a matter for Kashmiri to decide. Our present political involvement  is defeating our international standing on this issue. It is self contradictory. Out of all political parties only ANP has no branch in Kashmir.

The Kashmiri governance is subservient to the whims and wishes of Islam Abad. It shows the intrinsic contradiction in our standing. And to be frank it is the real expression of our intentions to capture Kashmir, self determination is just an international diplomatic ploy.

Now since we have realised that the threat to the country's lies inside the country our focus should be shifted to the internal problems. The first and foremost is to deal with the radicalisation of whole society. This should be the top priority to tackle.

The most unfortunate is the spread of this virus to the armed forces that has badly effected it's  professionalism. The killing and chaos is mainly due to radicalism. Radicalisation breeds intolerance and hate. The fanaticism believes in bellicosity and loose the strength of reasoning. Logic evaporates and the dense barbarism takes over.

The best media for this virus to grow is illiteracy, poverty. Pakistan has both in abundance particularly in small provinces. The masses are fed up with prevailing circumstances and the sectarians thrive on disappointments. Their religious inclinations and poverty makes them the best candidates to be a devotee. The disease has penetrated every cell of the nation. The strength can be gauged by failure of world might loosing the battle. PAK. Army has never been bruised so badly as it has in this internal warfare. It is unfortunate that they were the makers and now they are at the receiving end.

I have an honest opinion that it is beyond the scope of any one group or nation to eradicate this cancer. To do so it should be a collective effort by all those who started the game. They include the sectarian and right wing parties, the army establishment, the intelligence agencies, Pakistan government, USA government with CIA and UK with its intelligence and last but not the least Saudi, Iran and gulf states. The non state citizens should be dealt by those who brought them to carry out this  beastly game. Even Taliban are not in a position to eject them. Every one has to clean its own mess to the satisfaction of Afghanistan. The atom bomb in such a situation is a liability, the real strength lies in unity. The international fraternity must realise that the opposition parties and ISI  are having much closer relations with the shadows of terror than the incumbent government.

As a deterrent from another country we must have a highly professional and well-equipped army, small in shape high in performance. But to fight this type of war,  the armed forces should have different sort of training like Sri Lanka or northern Ireland. The conventional army has never been successful. Yes dialogue is the best course but it is done with humans not beasts. I have no doubt that the end will be by dialogue but if it is not from the source of strength, at least equality should be there.I believe army is thinking of raising such force.

Those political parties who have covert or overt relation with terrorist should be disqualified to contest general election. It is equal to put the integrity of the country at stake. They should be told plainly and bluntly about their loyalty. If the holders of double citizenship is barred from election because of divided loyalty, this is a much serious crime. Army is stretched beyond limits. Neither the agencies nor the political friends of terrorists are extending a helping hand.

I don't understand how on earth a transparent and honest election is the solution to all problems. Bullet cannot be stopped by ballot it will hit its target

26/2/12

   

                                            PAK ARMY NEW DOCTRINE.

                                            khurshidalam44@hotmail.com

After a long period of 65 years,  Pak. army revised its doctrine that is more near to ground realities. The salient features are:
- There is no external threat to the integrity of the country if there is any that lies inside the country.
- The military will accept the sovereignty of the parliament.
- The future foreign policy should be made by civil government and the army budget should be dictated by the prevailing circumstances with an expert input from the army.

It took a long time for the army institution to realise, though late but the realisation is welcoming.The mess in which we are today is due to the follies of civil, military rulers and sectarianism by clergy.

In the short history of Pakistan the biggest trauma was the creation of Bangladesh. The plot was written by civilians and executed by military. It was not only the humiliation on global level but whatever flimsy reason the two nation theory had, it lost its relevance. We lost the strategical advantage by loosing south eastern Asian wing.

Did we learn anything? If yes then what's are we doing in Baluchistan? The only difference is that the writer and executioner  of the drop scene is a military general.  Though the roots can be traced to the inception of Pakistan and subsequent mis management of national aspiration and non-acceptance of the fact that it is a multinational state.

The civil leadership was the offsprings of the blunder of the history and military was politicised by appointing F.M. Ayub. We have never been able to keep the army out because of civilian incompetency. After politicisation of the military it was further divided by sectarian generals headed by Zia. Musharaf brought the civilian and army face to face for direct confrontation resulting in the loss of respect for the army.

The sectarian clergy has strengthen their hold in the army and civilian. The country is politically directionless, having sectarian breaches. With every passing day the situation is getting worse.

The country has never been on sound basis either politically or economically since its inception. The institutions are non-existing, the civilian leadership is mentally not much different than military dictators. One can guess from two quotes," we will fight for onr thousand years or defeat on one front is not the end of the war". The element of accepting the truth is in none and bellicosity is in both. It is a great loot or clearance sale.

To contain the civil war in the country is hundred times more damaging and posing a serious threat to the state and the country. We are scoring points in this blood let. Military in spite of drafting new doctrine has yet to surrender its previous authority.

No one can defeat a dogma. Dogma has no soldiers  but have devotees. Devotee is different than a soldier. Soldier has to save his life but devotee has to avoid capture if stuck, they blast themselves to inflict maximum damage and kill as many to create phobia and insecurity.  The sectarian fundamentalism is the most fearsome. They have a blind faith that the heaven is guaranteed by the clergy. The most vulnerable are  the poor  and illiterate, they are an easy prey to the sectarian.

I am not sure whether the change of doctrine will be accompanied by shift of nucleus of power? If it is so that is a good omen. The time will prove the real intentions there is no other parameter to judge the intentions.

The corner stone of foreign policy should friendship with all, animosity with none. This should be inducted at school level. All the lessons that teach hate, aggression, use of power should be banned.

If we take Kashmir it is a matter for Kashmiri to decide. Our present political involvement  is defeating our international standing on this issue. It is self contradictory. Out of all political parties only ANP has no branch in Kashmir.

The Kashmiri governance is subservient to the whims and wishes of Islam Abad. It shows the intrinsic contradiction in our standing. And to be frank it is the real expression of our intentions to capture Kashmir, self determination is just an international diplomatic ploy.

Now since we have realised that the threat to the country's lies inside the country our focus should be shifted to the internal problems. The first and foremost is to deal with the radicalisation of whole society. This should be the top priority to tackle.

The most unfortunate is the spread of this virus to the armed forces that has badly effected it's  professionalism. The killing and chaos is mainly due to radicalism. Radicalisation breeds intolerance and hate. The fanaticism believes in bellicosity and loose the strength of reasoning. Logic evaporates and the dense barbarism takes over.

The best media for this virus to grow is illiteracy, poverty. Pakistan has both in abundance particularly in small provinces. The masses are fed up with prevailing circumstances and the sectarians thrive on disappointments. Their religious inclinations and poverty makes them the best candidates to be a devotee. The disease has penetrated every cell of the nation. The strength can be gauged by failure of world might loosing the battle. PAK. Army has never been bruised so badly as it has in this internal warfare. It is unfortunate that they were the makers and now they are at the receiving end.

I have an honest opinion that it is beyond the scope of any one group or nation to eradicate this cancer. To do so it should be a collective effort by all those who started the game. They include the sectarian and right wing parties, the army establishment, the intelligence agencies, Pakistan government, USA government with CIA and UK with its intelligence and last but not the least Saudi, Iran and gulf states. The non state citizens should be dealt by those who brought them to carry out this  beastly game. Even Taliban are not in a position to eject them. Every one has to clean its own mess to the satisfaction of Afghanistan. The atom bomb in such a situation is a liability, the real strength lies in unity. The international fraternity must realise that the opposition parties and ISI  are having much closer relations with the shadows of terror than the incumbent government.

As a deterrent from another country we must have a highly professional and well-equipped army, small in shape high in performance. But to fight this type of war,  the armed forces should have different sort of training like Sri Lanka or northern Ireland. The conventional army has never been successful. Yes dialogue is the best course but it is done with humans not beasts. I have no doubt that the end will be by dialogue but if it is not from the source of strength, at least equality should be there.I believe army is thinking of raising such force.

Those political parties who have covert or overt relation with terrorist should be disqualified to contest general election. It is equal to put the integrity of the country at stake. They should be told plainly and bluntly about their loyalty. If the holders of double citizenship is barred from election because of divided loyalty, this is a much serious crime. Army is stretched beyond limits. Neither the agencies nor the political friends of terrorists are extending a helping hand.

I don't understand how on earth a transparent and honest election is the solution to all problems. Bullet cannot be stopped by ballot it will hit its target

26/2/12

     M

                                            PAK ARMY NEW DOCTRINE.

                                            khurshidalam44@hotmail.com

After a long period of 65 years,  Pak. army revised its doctrine that is more near to ground realities. The salient features are:
- There is no external threat to the integrity of the country if there is any that lies inside the country.
- The military will accept the sovereignty of the parliament.
- The future foreign policy should be made by civil government and the army budget should be dictated by the prevailing circumstances with an expert input from the army.

It took a long time for the army institution to realise, though late but the realisation is welcoming.The mess in which we are today is due to the follies of civil, military rulers and sectarianism by clergy.

In the short history of Pakistan the biggest trauma was the creation of Bangladesh. The plot was written by civilians and executed by military. It was not only the humiliation on global level but whatever flimsy reason the two nation theory had, it lost its relevance. We lost the strategical advantage by loosing south eastern Asian wing.

Did we learn anything? If yes then what's are we doing in Baluchistan? The only difference is that the writer and executioner  of the drop scene is a military general.  Though the roots can be traced to the inception of Pakistan and subsequent mis management of national aspiration and non-acceptance of the fact that it is a multinational state.

The civil leadership was the offsprings of the blunder of the history and military was politicised by appointing F.M. Ayub. We have never been able to keep the army out because of civilian incompetency. After politicisation of the military it was further divided by sectarian generals headed by Zia. Musharaf brought the civilian and army face to face for direct confrontation resulting in the loss of respect for the army.

The sectarian clergy has strengthen their hold in the army and civilian. The country is politically directionless, having sectarian breaches. With every passing day the situation is getting worse.

The country has never been on sound basis either politically or economically since its inception. The institutions are non-existing, the civilian leadership is mentally not much different than military dictators. One can guess from two quotes," we will fight for onr thousand years or defeat on one front is not the end of the war". The element of accepting the truth is in none and bellicosity is in both. It is a great loot or clearance sale.

To contain the civil war in the country is hundred times more damaging and posing a serious threat to the state and the country. We are scoring points in this blood let. Military in spite of drafting new doctrine has yet to surrender its previous authority.

No one can defeat a dogma. Dogma has no soldiers  but have devotees. Devotee is different than a soldier. Soldier has to save his life but devotee has to avoid capture if stuck, they blast themselves to inflict maximum damage and kill as many to create phobia and insecurity.  The sectarian fundamentalism is the most fearsome. They have a blind faith that the heaven is guaranteed by the clergy. The most vulnerable are  the poor  and illiterate, they are an easy prey to the sectarian.

I am not sure whether the change of doctrine will be accompanied by shift of nucleus of power? If it is so that is a good omen. The time will prove the real intentions there is no other parameter to judge the intentions.

The corner stone of foreign policy should friendship with all, animosity with none. This should be inducted at school level. All the lessons that teach hate, aggression, use of power should be banned.

If we take Kashmir it is a matter for Kashmiri to decide. Our present political involvement  is defeating our international standing on this issue. It is self contradictory. Out of all political parties only ANP has no branch in Kashmir.

The Kashmiri governance is subservient to the whims and wishes of Islam Abad. It shows the intrinsic contradiction in our standing. And to be frank it is the real expression of our intentions to capture Kashmir, self determination is just an international diplomatic ploy.

Now since we have realised that the threat to the country's lies inside the country our focus should be shifted to the internal problems. The first and foremost is to deal with the radicalisation of whole society. This should be the top priority to tackle.

The most unfortunate is the spread of this virus to the armed forces that has badly effected it's  professionalism. The killing and chaos is mainly due to radicalism. Radicalisation breeds intolerance and hate. The fanaticism believes in bellicosity and loose the strength of reasoning. Logic evaporates and the dense barbarism takes over.

The best media for this virus to grow is illiteracy, poverty. Pakistan has both in abundance particularly in small provinces. The masses are fed up with prevailing circumstances and the sectarians thrive on disappointments. Their religious inclinations and poverty makes them the best candidates to be a devotee. The disease has penetrated every cell of the nation. The strength can be gauged by failure of world might loosing the battle. PAK. Army has never been bruised so badly as it has in this internal warfare. It is unfortunate that they were the makers and now they are at the receiving end.

I have an honest opinion that it is beyond the scope of any one group or nation to eradicate this cancer. To do so it should be a collective effort by all those who started the game. They include the sectarian and right wing parties, the army establishment, the intelligence agencies, Pakistan government, USA government with CIA and UK with its intelligence and last but not the least Saudi, Iran and gulf states. The non state citizens should be dealt by those who brought them to carry out this  beastly game. Even Taliban are not in a position to eject them. Every one has to clean its own mess to the satisfaction of Afghanistan. The atom bomb in such a situation is a liability, the real strength lies in unity. The international fraternity must realise that the opposition parties and ISI  are having much closer relations with the shadows of terror than the incumbent government.

As a deterrent from another country we must have a highly professional and well-equipped army, small in shape high in performance. But to fight this type of war,  the armed forces should have different sort of training like Sri Lanka or northern Ireland. The conventional army has never been successful. Yes dialogue is the best course but it is done with humans not beasts. I have no doubt that the end will be by dialogue but if it is not from the source of strength, at least equality should be there.I believe army is thinking of raising such force.

Those political parties who have covert or overt relation with terrorist should be disqualified to contest general election. It is equal to put the integrity of the country at stake. They should be told plainly and bluntly about their loyalty. If the holders of double citizenship is barred from election because of divided loyalty, this is a much serious crime. Army is stretched beyond limits. Neither the agencies nor the political friends of terrorists are extending a helping hand.

I don't understand how on earth a transparent and honest election is the solution to all problems. Bullet cannot be stopped by ballot it will hit its target

26/2/12

   

The boiling spots

               
The boiling pots threatening global peace.

There are boiling pots in our region threatening world peace. The vested interests are adamant not to let these flames die down, to maintain their nuisance value and say, internationally and regionally. Their total disregards for human miseries is abundantly clear from their words and deeds.


Since the inception of Pakistan's relations with Afghanistan  have never been good neighbourly. This uneasy truce has waves of cold and hot but never touch normality.  In the Initial days of Pakistan an attempt was made to normalise relations that resulted in Sardar Abur Rab Nishtar and Sardar Hashim accord. But it never saw the light of the day.  It is said that the agreement was sabotaged by Liaquat Ali and khaliquzzaman. The two imported sinister dictators.


Every wound inflicted on Abdal land, if traced back will have its roots in Durand line. This contentious issue was left behind by Britishers. To  keep afghanistan engaged or bring it to knees to accept it as an international border tricks of all kinds have been played.

Pakistan hardly miss a a chance to raise the issue of  Durand Line. They are so myopic politically and diplomatically to realise that Durand line was drawn when even the concept of Pakistan was not born. It was a bilateral issue between British and Afghans and they have to solve it. The line is so thorny in intra Afghan circles that the Afghans have kept this issue for themselves  to decide, not even their government has the right to solve on its own. It was arrogance of British and placidity of Indian congress. Burma, Srilanka, Maldeep, Bhutan, Nepal all were given independence except our region.

After that no serious attempt was made. The relations turned very sour during Bhutto time when he re-initiated the old English forward policy and went on an undiplomatic and abusive campaign against Sardar Daud. To destabilise Afghanistan Mr. Bhutto started an internal revolt to topple Daud. Gulbadin and Ahmad shah Masood were the first to be recruited.

Zia carried it forward and naked military was started in Afghanistan. It is ridiculous notion being forwarded by the Pakistani journalist and government that USSR invasion was the main reason for the on going war . Initially it was the direct intervention by Pakistan and USA just under the belly of USSR to prompt the Russian invasion. If USA could not tolerate Russian presence in its backyard, how could they expect Russian to sit fingers crossed and watch military intervention under its belly.

ISI was not only involved in Afghanistan but Kashmir, Assam, East Punjab, Bombay, USSR and even China. Zia had was obsessed  about Afghanistan  to provide strategic depth to Pakistan. To re establish his paternal country, Khalistan was his obsession. At one stage he decided to lead the insurgency in East Punjab himself. (ref. Gen Rahman Gul). When Rajiv was asked about Khalistan in Islam Abad, he said yes Khalistan was there but the capital was Lahore.

The same policy is being continued till today. Afghanistan has been totally ruined and Pakistan   viability as a state is in serious doubt. Zia had no luck to see his dreams come true. He was brought down by the load of his sins. Afghan war is the only one where small parties have dragged in big powers.

 Pakistan being a surrogate state was receiving a lot of overt and covert international perks and was accorded the non -NATO status. The relation with US were exceptionally good.  The two dictator were cronies of US and it was more easy for USA to deal with  individuals rather than institutions. No one knew what is happening behind the scene. Now the facts are leaking that Zia rented out the sovereignty of the land and Musharaf sold the air space. It makes me laugh that when some of us talk of sovereign air space on a rentier land.

Recently the relations between the countries turned worst. A spokesman of Pakistan declared the Durand line as international border. Afghans hit back in the same vain.  Allegations and counter allegations have reached new heights.

 The killings of ISAF soldiers by Afghan national army have increased in intensity and frequency. Individuals reaction to foreign forces could be one of the reason but ISI manipulation behind the scene cannot be excluded categorically.  It seems properly thought out policy and precisely executed venture.
Pakistan ISI has a reputation in such covert operations and subversive activities. The  difficult task for kabul and other major power is who should they talk to in Pakistan? Where is the nucleus of power and how strong is that nucleus? Has it control over the rabid ISI and sectarian private armies. The nucleus of power is made of heterogeneous elements derived from a broad band that includes professional soldiers and loosely  knitted terrorists sectarian organisation. A huge chunk of civilian politicians derives it's life from the game of death.

Civilian government, army establishment , ISI and it's associated institutions, sectarian parties and the parties on the right of the centre all have their stake . The stake of the stakeholder may vary but none is ready to surrender it. They have to be taken on board and dragged to the negotiating table otherwise peace will remain a dream. Peace move in Afghanistan and KPK cannot be successful unless the little thorny devils cash their stake.

 Afghanistan has always been a focus of attraction for alien aggressors because of its geo strategical location. It is a hub to reach  India, china, central asian states and Russian federation. Economically it is a corridor to the untapped resources of central Asia and gateway to India. Its own natural resources are still untapped.

At the moment it may not be a golden sparrow for industrial nations but if peace prevails it can be in the future if the resources are tapped on both sides of Durand.. The boiling pot of Afghanistan is essential for their  international relevance.

 Those who realise the importance of peace for the evolution of humanity are all holding their breath that peace is not derailed. Mr. Asfandiyar khan visit to Kabul along with a very strong entourage might be a step in this direction. But one should not forget that unless the voice and endeavours are the same in Quetta, Peshawar, Kabul and Qandahar the international fraternity will neither give it due importance, nor their struggle will bear the desired fruit. Our house must be in order and having one agenda peace to stimulate international interest and avoid future anarchy.

Baluchistan:
It is another hot spot. It is unfortunate that the Pakistani establishment and Baluch aspirations are completely out of frequency with each other. Baluch are demanding the acceptance of Baluch as a nation with national dignity and respect. They want to the master of their own destiny,land and history. Pakistan packages as political bribery. Pakistan is offering concessions in return for national heritage that is hurting Baluch more. They have been cheated and bitten several time by Islam Abad. They neither trust them nor believe that they have the strength of character to honour to put in practice what they say?

Mr. Akhar Mengal was right to show his disappointment about Pakhtun but the alternative he has chosen is unnatural. We are natural allies and cousins and victim of the same devilish mental make up.
In another dilemma for Baluch that those who are talking to them is not the real party to deliver, the reigns of power are held by some one else. They want to talk to GHQ and the allied agencies in international forum. In Pakistan there is long history of deception. Baluch may be a small nation but not smaller than Estonia that challenged red army.

Karachi.
That is another foul smelling boiling pot where a havoc is being played with Pakhtuns. The target killing, sectarian clashes, ethnic disharmony, criminal Ganges war if traced back goes to the days of Ayub. The things were cooking but there was strong lid to contain it. During Mr. Bhutto days the foul smell started leaking. I personally feel that no doubt there are many players but MQM hold on the masses cannot be ignored. They have the key to the peace and their head masterly control can deliver peace this unlucky city once, the citadel of peace. I am really perplexed and confused that why the writ of Pakistan government and death travel together as if they are twin brothers? FATA, Swat and norther areas are the glaring examples



Dr. Khurshid Alam
khurshidalam44@hotmail.com
Dated. 31/11/2012

The dream that gone yellow

                                   The dream that gone yellow?

If historical facts,documentary proofs and the unthinkable sacrifices of the people are momentarily forgotten and out of goodwill it is accepted that Pakistan is the result of  Dr. Iqbal dream that was turned in to reality by Mr. Jinnah and his steno. This is being drilled in our minds for the last 66 years, better accept it.

The claim was to avoid subjugation and exploitation of the biggest minority, the Muslims by the larger Hindu majority. The fear was discrimination but our leaders failed to take precautionary measures  that the new country is free of intra Muslims discrimination and prejudices. But unfortunately it became the state policy.

It was advocated that muslims should have a home where they can lead their lives according to their religious beliefs and protect their economical;7, political and social
interests  without fear of the Hindu majority. The salient characters of the state will be a secular, democraticK  and multinational state. The slogan was so attractive that bengali too were tempted to join,though they were not included in the original plan.

Who could imagine that the dream of Iqbal and its realisation by Mr. Jinnah will become the beginning of a long painful journey of the new nation of the purists ruled by the purist?, The dream will remain a dream with no realisation or end. It will be an agonising, traumatic journey with no end insight. There was no organisation behind with vision or well thought strategy and  plan.

The land of the purist  turned to be the most filthy. It was a struggle of an individual helped by his steno supported by a loose group of individuals who had neither knowledge nor vision. Politically dwarf, dropped out  by the school of history with myopic vision. None of them was visionary in his own right but were following a leader.

Those knowing Mr, Jinnah very closely agree on certain characters of his personality. He was honest and hard working but having no streak of democratic thinking. He was blunt and harsh, not ready to listen to suggestions. Personality make up of a person does leave strong impressions on thought process, it was abundantly visible in his conduct of state affairs. The rest were political orphans. The companions of the Quaid were intellectually dishonest.

Jinnah took over as governor general with prime ministerial responsibilities. It was the worst form of centralisation of authority. His followers followed his footsteps without a second thought. Probably they had no capability of thinking or dreaming, if I may say so. Conspiracies, undemocratic culture, despots in different uniforms with same mental make up kept the show running in the name of Islam, national solidarity and Hindu phobia. People were denied the right of vote till 1970, press was gaged and freedom to assembly and speech was crushed with iron fist. The judiciary was the first one to surrender.

The individuals and their uniform changed with time but the mental make up remained the same. Ruthlessly undemocratic and anti- institutional. All means were used to suppress the people by the band of band masters. From physically disabled to schizophrenic ruled the country.

Where we stand today, is not a historical accident but our deeds of the past have led us to this juncture. Having no international standing, bankrupt.. State and government both are failing and the nation is sick.  The masses have been forced by the system to be as corrupt as their masters. Those who claim to be totally honest unluckily did not get a chance. Those who claim to be moralist,  is in fact a middle class morality Incapability to steal or rob is given the name of morality. Clearance loot is going on that brought us to the present sorry state.

Every self proclaimed purist is corrupt and is intolerant according to the status he enjoys  in the society. The system is tailored for corruption. The population is mainly divided in two, vote sellers and vote buyers. The chosen purists instead  legislating, is receiving huge amount for developments but used to bribe the masses. The only employer is the state where the jobs are on sale,  through the touts, to the ever needy purists. Musharaf used to called it democracy from the roots. This rotten system was started by Ayub and reached its zenith during Zia and Musharaf rule.

Democracy has three salient characters. We practice government "by" the people but it is never "for" the people or "of" the people. There is no mechanism to make it work according to the spirit of democracy. The electoral system is tailored to serve the buyers and let the selling community remain the seller of their vote.

I have a gut feeling that  individual awareness is pretty high but the political workers have failed to give it a collective direction. The specie called political workers is disappearing  and being replaced by political qawals, chorus singer. The same applies to the political parties they are most undemocratic in nature. In the name of discipline every dissident voice is choked in the throat before it reaches lips.

Some of the political parties have very short life. What happened from 1947- 1971 sends a electric  wave in the spinal cord of any one with feelings. The rulers were the most barbaric and were enjoying divine status like caliph or messenger. They ruled in the name of Islam, solidarity and  threat from Hindu Bharat. It was strange paradox that numerically there were Muslim in India. It was the darkest period of Pakistan's history. People were killed randomly and tortured to death. But still some people continued the struggle of democracy.

In religious discrimination we have left India for behind. This is the sole aspect of life that we can tell Indians "catch if you can." It is unfortunate that intellectual corruption have compounded the problems. Pakistan is an infectious  syndrome and any part that accept its writ is a new market sectarian killings like. Gilgit and northern areas once the most peaceful area are now the valleys of death. FATA must think twice before taking any step.

The nation is sick. Every stratum of the society is corrupt, dishonest and criminal minded. Not only the institution but the individuals too are unaware of their jurisdiction. The word jurisdiction is a bitter pill,every one refuse to take.

The electoral system needs radical targeted changes. The nation building process should go hand in hand. The system has forced the lower class to accept criminality or they commit crimes on behalf of the higher class. The higher class is genetically corrupt and survives on corruption. Majority of them are those least aware of legislation and master of all possible treacherous dishonesty. If one is a security risk the other is danger to federation. Some chosen went to the house on bike and returned in cars worth millions. To them dishonesty is trick of the trade and the best trade is election with no fear of loss. Carry on cleo game is on.

Dr. Khurshid Alam
khurshidalam44@hotmail.com
1/9/2012