Omnipotent Musharraf

Other day one of my work colleagues during our lunch break said that she had previously thought Mohammad would be the most popular name in Pakistan. But judging from news coming out from Pakistan she realised that Musharraf is the most popular name in Pakistan, at least among the ruling elites of Pakistan. To explain her comments she said we had chief executive by the name of Musharraf in late nineties. At the same time we had Chief of Army Staff by the name of Musharraf. We also had some one called Musharraf as Joint Chief of Staff Committee at the same time. Our NSC is headed by someone named as Musharraf. Recently a new president has sworn in whose name is Musharraf.

Though facing these comments is one of the most embarrassing realities of any Pakistani working in western democracies yet I could not help admiring biting satire embedded in her comments. Without being flippant her comments helped me understand the true meanings of word omnipotent. Previously I thought omnipotence is an attribute that can only be attributed to God. I thank Musharraf of making us humans realise that we can share some of the attributes of God.

Like an omnipotent god Musharraf is everywhere. He is a soldier, president, prime minister, foreign minister, chief justice or any thing as occasion demands. He breaks laws and then promulgates laws. He offends and then judges his own offences 'in the best interest of his country'. As a self proclaimed saviour of nation he has to perform many task. He showed great 'courage' and 'resolve' to turn constitution into prostitution with the help of pimps like Sharifuddin Pirzada, Ahmed Raza Kasoori, Malik Qayyum and Waseem Sajjad but only for the 'greater interest of his nation'. He is multi-faceted person and has many heads like Medusa.

Like a person who always gives credit where credit is due I for one would like to give credit to Musharraf for his 'courage', 'resolve' and his untiring efforts 'in the best interest of his country' in following words:

Respect to your great place, and let the devil

Be sometime honoured for his burning throne.

(Measure For Measure, 5.1.290-1)

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Topcy-turvy Pakistan

Yesterday I was reading Richard III by Shakespear and there were few lines that depicted a true picture of Pakistan. A society where noble, honest and integral people such as Aitizaz Ahsan, Ali Ahmed Kurd, Munir malik, Chief Justice Iftikhar Choudary and his fellow judges are either behind bars or put under house arrest and all sycophants, hypocrites, dishonest, corrupt and law breakers are holding the heighest offices in the land of pure. Let me share those line with you to understand the travesty of justice.

The worls is gone so bad
That wrens make pray where eagles dare not perch.
Since every jack became a gentleman
There's many a gentle person made a jack.

(1.3.69-72)

Good Bye! Constitution of Pakistan

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.