Saturday, March 29, 2008

US Reservation to the New Government of Pakistan

US Reservation to the New Government of Pakistan

The scenerio of Pakistani politics has changed over the sudden visit of US Deputy Secretary of State John Negroponte and Assistant Secretary of State Richard Boucher with his diplomatic corps to Pakistan.

They met with President Pervez Musharraf, Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani, National Assembly Speaker Dr Fehmida Mirza, PPP Co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari, PML-N leader Nawaz Sharif and Army Chief Gen Ashfaq Pervez Kayani and discussed various issues. This visit of US officials definitely creates suspicions regarding their discussion to all political forces of Pakistan as the country is passing through the sensitive phase of its political history.

Thought the US officials are now and then commencing their good will to the new government in the country but still in post their violent intervention in the state affairs dose not favor their statements. The analysts are stressing upon the two dimensions of their visit to Pakistan at this point of time.

The first one is that they want to make there reservations clear on war against terrorism to the new government. Conversely the government is looking forward all the decisions through debate. Negroponte while expressing his views negates the Pakistani government will to holding a talk with extremists as he considers them “irreconcilable” militants who are not worthy to be talk with. It’s a clear fact that every country has its own ground realities and without listening to the view point of others you can not reach to the conclusion so it would be better for the government now to take independent policy regarding its role though it remained a front line state in war against terrorism. The meetings of US officials with the coalition partners of government conveys the message that now the decision would take place from the flour of parliament which is the supreme authority of state.

The second dimension of there visit is a shelter to Presidency as Mr Musharaff remained very useful to US policies in past though US officials rejected this view by saying “it’s the part of political process in Pakistan and US will respect whatever would be decided about the former Army General.” They expressed that we are here just to congratulate the new government in Pakistan and we reaffirms or friendship and support to them.

The official statements of US officials seem fishy as it didn’t happen in past. The visit of US diplomat immediately after the oath taking ceremony does not appear a coincident. It shows that the new Assembly is not just having challenges inside the country but definitely having lot of pressure from out side on various issues of their concern.

Its really a time to take vigilant decision as the Assembly is under a spot light and its all conduct are deeply monitored by the people of Pakistan who gave the government a heavy mandate and also by the international players who wanted to attain their own particular interests in our country.

Shehzadi Zamurrad Awan
zamurredawan@yahoo.com

Monday, March 24, 2008

The stunning gestures of New Prime-Minister

Makhdoom Yousaf Raza Gillani, who was named as the candidate of the PPP-led coalition of election won with 264 votes in Assembly where as the candidate of joint opposition Chaudhary Pervaiz Illahi got 42 votes only. That’s was undoubtedly a memorable movement in the history of Pakistan.

The stunning movement didn’t only remind the PPP workers the glimpses of Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto in the parliament but also ensure a new start to the people of Pakistan who are seeking a new and prosperous country in future. In this regard, the first address of Mr. Gillani being a prime Minister of Pakistan highlighted the agendas of government policies where he talk about the resolution of the hot issue of Pakistan “restoration of Judiciary”. He promptly ordered to make all the judges free from consequently the bars were removed from the premises of judges colony. Along t\with this he cleared the policy of his party (PPP) who has decided to ask UN for the investigation of Shaheed Benazir Bhutto.
In his address,Mr Gillani called himself “servant of the people” rather then a ruler. He vowed to the people of Pakistan that the new government will solve all the issues with the consensus of all parties. The prime responsibility of the newly elected government is the restoration of 1973 constitution so that the supremacy of parliament can be restore. While addressing to the Assembly he requested the Judges movement to stop protesting and if they have any reservations regarding their status then they should make it to the notice of Parliament which is a supreme authority of the country.

the first address of Mr Gillani definitely a healthy attempt of a democratic government. However the coalition government is seeking the resignation of Mr Musharaff whose ally party has been totally rejected by the People of Pakistan. It is an open question of debate that the policies which the elected government through the parliament is having on agenda are expected to have a confrontation with the presidency. To avoid this situation of conflict its better for Mr Musharaff to resign and submit his will to the new government his game is over now and the ball is out of his code.


Shehzadi Zamurrad Awan

Asif Ali Zardari: A Shrewd Politician

The Co-Charmain of Pakistan Peoples Party and the husband of Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Mr Asif Ali Zardari is proving himself as a profound and vigorous politician which is definitely his new look to the people who known him as a “Mr 10 percent”. The death of Benazir Bhutto definitely make Mr Zardari more conscious and alert then past where he was entrenched in various corruption charges. As for as his new look is concerned, he is giving a glimpse of a real politician with the qualities of openness flexibility and persuasiveness. The current policy of PPPP no doubt is making a smooth path for the upcoming leader of the house who can not only face all the challenges but could also play his role of cooperation among all the alliances in parliament. The countdown for the post of Prime minister has been begun. The people of Pakistan and the Media are very keen to know the official decision of PPPP for its candidate of PM. In this regard Mr Zardi is at his best. He is arranging his meetings not with the alliance of PPPP but the parties of opposition too that shows his mature politics. He has opened his doors for negotiation to all parties. Recently he talked to MQM learder Iltaf Hussain, consequently Dr Farooq Satar of MQM, who was a candidate for the post of PM from combined opposition his name in favour of PPPP and assured the peoples party for the MQM support. Farooq Sattar allegedly expressed his views that MQM is ready to play its positive role either the government PPPP wants them on opposition benches or to be an ally in the government making process we have opened our doors for cooperation. Such type of friendly statements will definitely strengthen the democratic values in the country. Although there are the rumors of confrontation over the nomination of candidate for the leader of house in PPPP as the party is facing a leadership vacuum after the sudden death of Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto. Right now the four senior members of Pakistan Peoples Party are running in the race of candidature. One is Makhdoom Yousaf Raza Gillani, second one is Ahmed Mukhtar, third one is Shah Mehmood Qurasehi and the forth one is Makhdoom Ameen Faheem. It’s not at all an easy task to select one out of these senior and important members of party. The party under the guidance of Mr Zardari is trying to reach the decision under which the party can be united at the same time they could get a candidate who can run the affairs efficiently with the party Alliance in the Assembly. The responsibility is very sensitive for the co-chairman of PPPP as he has shown full honestly and consciousness for his all decisions up to now. The important thing is the consensus of this part for the nomination of candidature so that the government can deals with the real challenges of its time

Shehzadi Zamurrad Awan
e.mail: zamurredawan@yahoo.com

Challenges of New Assembly in Pakistan

The first session of the 13th National Assembly of Pakistan was chaired by the outgoing Speaker, Chaudhary Ameer Hussain.
In future, this assembly will be grappling with various issues, created by the previous government in their 8 years rule, and further intensified by the caretaker government, which went away from its basic responsibility.
This parliament is a mixture of industrialists, landed Aristocracy along with manynew faces. Consequently the Assembly is a good and healthy combination of seasoned politicians along with young incumbents. The parliament started with a positive mood as for the first time the traditional opponents join hands for the collective purposes. In the past they were bitterly opposed to each other on almost every issue.
The first challenge to this newly elected legislature is the restoration of judiciary, which was the slogan of various Political parties, especially PML(N). This movement activated the whole country towards the change. Both PPPP and PML(N)being the important parties agreed to restore the judiciary. According to critics it seems an immediate point of confrontation between the presidency and the parliament. The rest of the challenges include the energy crisis, wheat shortage, and high oil prices. The price hike has totally disturbed the life of a common man. Apart from these challenges, the law and order situation is further creating chaos in the form of suicide bombing in different parts of the country.
Time will tell that how the dictatorial mood of presidency cope with the democratic trend in the parliament. These problems will definitely give a tough time to the government.In this regard the president should resign and let the new parliament elect a new head of the State. So that the country could be saved from internal and external threats.

Zamurrad Awan
zamurredawan@yahoo.com