Once it was called as "city of lights" and people also used to call him as hub of trading and peace. But alas! the city has lost its peace, vigor and identity. it is very sad that karachi has given shelter to all orphans but no one has given karachi its true texture and originality. The bloodbath in metropolis continues endlessly. Neither anybody admits these killings nor anybody is fixed by state. The horror continues for sometimes and after brief interval resumes with all horrific stories. Government promises for lasting peace but fails miserably.
The plight of common man already shattered by the uneven economic practices further sinks down when government can't fulfill its primary constitutional requirement to protect the "haves and haves not " of the people of this country. The law enforcement agencies who draw billions from public treasury turn out to be spectators and maintain their composure as nothing has happened. The political forces blame each other for this unholiness and free themselves from any responsibility. If political forces deny from any involvement then it is big slap on their own faces because who are these coveted faces making the lives of their voters uncomfortable and miserable.
It is common perception that these miscreant elements belong from land and drug mafia. Indeed, if they are do they have power to challenge the writ of the government by large every now and then. Do they have all sophisticated arms and ammunition to improvise their vested interests. If they have then who is pioneering and sponsoring these huge sums. It seems government is aware of all these myths but question is why it is not being unfolded. Doesn't it seem an unheralded and proxy war on state itself. The country already invested trillions on the name of national security can't stop the unannounced terrorism by these handful lot then aren't we living in fools paradise and live in state of denial and presume that we have nukes for our internal and external security.
The country can't afford any misadventure in this cosmopolitan city. It is the gateway of the country and is hub of trade. It contributes hefty transfers to the national exchequer beside employing millions of the countrymen for their bread and butter. It is the most plural and multi-ethnic city and one has to co-exist if lasting peace to prevail. Any panic amongst each other can seriously lead towards jeopardy and can alarm the national integrity and sanctity of the country.
The helm of affairs of city demands collective wisdom from all the stakeholders belonging to any race, religion, creed and political parties to sit, sort and solve the issue and begin an era of brotherhood, peace, co-existence and national pride. The civil society and businessmen do have to tighten the rope on road to prosperity and progress. The city nesting nearly 20 million people pleads for harmony.
Sunday 10 July 2011
Friday 1 July 2011
Prospects of early Pak elections
The cat and rat show in Pakistan politics is gaining momentum. The so called formidable alliances are making and breaking with each passing day. The warm weather has risen the political temperature as well and if things continue with this pace, the showdown of political parties in an early election cant be ruled out.
The recent decision of MQM to bid farewell to the coalition is another addition in opposition camps. The in house opposition led by PML N supplemented by MQM, JUI and parties out of parliament in the likes of PTI, JI, Sindh and Baluchistan nationalists if forge an alliance and demand an early election can seriously put PPPP led government in trouble because of precarious conditions persisting in the country indefinitely.
Election in any functional and mature democracy is part and parcel of the system. It happened quite few times in India during 1990s on ground of failed performances. It should be stated that demanding an early elections is neither undemocratic nor it weakens the system nonetheless it provides fresh oxygen to the intoxicated system.
One cant disassociate moralities from democracy. If public anger grows, unrest and uneasiness widens and surveys exhibit that government is losing ground then seeking fresh mandate is only option in any democracy otherwise growing anger leads towards anarchy which might propel undemocratic forces to bail out the system and dislodge the government on famous saying of "National Interest".
The present political dispensation had hardly shown any seriousness towards problems faced by country in form of terrorism, law and order, insecurity, energy crisis and rampant unemployment. Government had sufficient time to redress the ills of the country but it lacked proper management and political will to come up with adequate solutions. The opposition parties has massive charge sheet against government and the huge masses ridden by widespread poverty and uncertainty can anytime put respective guns towards government.
If Pak history is any indicator than coming winters might be the time for an early election contest. Another profound reason could be of senate elections in mid March.
The senate elections will put PPPP in majority at upper house. The majority gained by PPPP in senate would mean PPPP will have an eye on any alliance formed after fresh elections even if PPPP puts bad show in general elections. This scenario will not be ideal for opposition if elections prolong until and after senate elections because even if opposition parties mark significant success the proposition of senate will jeopardize the things.
Pak politics is an art of possibilities. The coming few months will settle the political dusk and would indicate as and when country will go under the defining elections. The analysts believe election period might not be distant way.
The recent decision of MQM to bid farewell to the coalition is another addition in opposition camps. The in house opposition led by PML N supplemented by MQM, JUI and parties out of parliament in the likes of PTI, JI, Sindh and Baluchistan nationalists if forge an alliance and demand an early election can seriously put PPPP led government in trouble because of precarious conditions persisting in the country indefinitely.
Election in any functional and mature democracy is part and parcel of the system. It happened quite few times in India during 1990s on ground of failed performances. It should be stated that demanding an early elections is neither undemocratic nor it weakens the system nonetheless it provides fresh oxygen to the intoxicated system.
One cant disassociate moralities from democracy. If public anger grows, unrest and uneasiness widens and surveys exhibit that government is losing ground then seeking fresh mandate is only option in any democracy otherwise growing anger leads towards anarchy which might propel undemocratic forces to bail out the system and dislodge the government on famous saying of "National Interest".
The present political dispensation had hardly shown any seriousness towards problems faced by country in form of terrorism, law and order, insecurity, energy crisis and rampant unemployment. Government had sufficient time to redress the ills of the country but it lacked proper management and political will to come up with adequate solutions. The opposition parties has massive charge sheet against government and the huge masses ridden by widespread poverty and uncertainty can anytime put respective guns towards government.
If Pak history is any indicator than coming winters might be the time for an early election contest. Another profound reason could be of senate elections in mid March.
The senate elections will put PPPP in majority at upper house. The majority gained by PPPP in senate would mean PPPP will have an eye on any alliance formed after fresh elections even if PPPP puts bad show in general elections. This scenario will not be ideal for opposition if elections prolong until and after senate elections because even if opposition parties mark significant success the proposition of senate will jeopardize the things.
Pak politics is an art of possibilities. The coming few months will settle the political dusk and would indicate as and when country will go under the defining elections. The analysts believe election period might not be distant way.
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