December is normally remembered for Christmas however for Pakistanis it brings back dreadful and extremely disappointing memories of dismemberment of Pakistan. But adding insult to their shattered pride this December will be remembered for wholesale constitutional amendments by General (reluctantly retired) Musharraf that completely disfigured the constitution of Pakistan.
After their disgraceful defeat in 1971 Pakistanis regrouped and built their confidence in the shape of standing unanimously behind 1973 constitution. This was a defining moment in the history of Pakistan when world saw a defeated nation showing great resolve and commitment to work together towards democratic goals. This unanimous resolution was the pride of Pakistan that paved the way for first democratically elected government in Pakistan and for the first time Pakistan registered itself on the world map as a constitutional democracy a country otherwise remembered by its despotic and dictatorial rulers.
Like any other dictator General (reluctantly retired) Musharraf introduced new amendments in the constitution while lifting emergency on 15 December, 2007. Among many other damaging amendments introduced by present despotic regime there is one amendment that completely disfigured the spirit of constitution. Constitution basically represents the will of people, it is wishes and aspirations of its citizens. One fatal amendment that changed the basic definition of constitution has been introduced by this ugly and despotic regime requires no parliamentary approval of all extra constitutions actions committed by General (reluctantly retired) Musharraf. It means that instead of representing the will and wishes its citizens now constitution of Pakistan represents will and wishes of General (reluctantly retired) Musharraf and this amendment paves the way for future dictators.
Alas! it is a good bye to constitution of Pakistan. Death of a nation's pride at the hand of a dictator. An early death before it could see its youth in full spring. People of Pakistan you need to understand it very well that no entity or person can guarantee your rights. It is you and only you who can guarantee your rights. Your constitution is the only document that translates your wishes to action. If you allowed a person whoever he/she may be to plagiarise with your constitution your are committing an act of suicide. You have to fight this injustice with your rights. You have to fight for justice with your lives lest you need Justice to defend for your rights.
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