Friday, February 24, 2012

Government Should Resolve Current Issues

Mansoor Ijaz, the central character in memogate scandal, stated before the memo commission that Hussain Huqqani ensured America of access to the nuclear assets of Pakistan. As it was a sensitive issue, so they fabricated some code words for conversation i.e. Isphahami for American, Boss and Friends were the codes decided for Asif Ali Zardari. According to a news, Mansoor Ijaz stated in his video conference that Hussain Haqqani promised to investigate in Mumbai Attacks and access to the widows of late Osama bin Laden upon American assistance. According to Mansoor Ijaz, contacts between Hussain Haqani and him commenced from 3rd of May, 2011. He was informed by Haqqani that the army was escalating the pressure upon the Asif Ali Zardari and vows to oust the Government after 2nd of May incidence which culminated in assassination of Osama bin Laden, and he wanted this information to be transported to Mike Mullen. This memogate scandal which appeared to have gone to back burner again again emerged with greater intensity. Mansoor Ijaz's blunt and exhaustive rhetoric will surely provide assistance to the commission investigating the memogate scandal and in near future, we will know the stance of Hussain Haqqani in response.
On the other hand, issue of conviction of Prime Minister of Pakistan (Yousuf Raza Gilani) in defying the orders of Supreme Court of Pakistan regarding NRO case is also under consideration. On Wednesday, Supreme Court of Pakistan (SCP) made all the evidences provided by the prosecutor against the allegation of contempt of court by PM, part of trial and proceedings were adjourned to 28th of February.
Both of these matters describe the dire distrust escalating among both institutions of Pakistan, Judiciary and Democratic Government. One one side Government is facing issues with the army and on the other side, it is reluctant in 100 percent implementation of even a single decree of the SCP. This whole process is vitiating various imperative national matters which require prompt attention.
One of the issues is that of Balochistan about which a resolution has also been tabled in American Congress. Although, this act of Rohrabacher could neither get endorsed from Republicans nor Democrates but still, this directs us towards the grievous situation of Balochistan. President of PML-N, Mian Nawaz Sharif has stated that PML-N will not participate in APC which is to be convened upon the issue of Balochistan unless missing persons are recovered and killer of Nawab Akber Bugti has been arrested. This demand looks correct but both Balochistan National Parties and Pakistani Government are at odds and rounds of reconciliation are required. This indicates that Nawaz Sharif is trying to make this matter political and is trying to gain some points over the issue. Nawaz Sharif should participate in APC without any demands and other matters should been seen later on.
This is a fact that mere apology cannot compensate the decades of grievances inflicted upon Balochis. Government should take serious steps to resolve this knotty problem. We should correct ourselves before alleging foreign powers of intervention inside Pakistan and airing anti-Pakistani movements. Problem of Balochistan can be resolved just will of Government is required.
This is not the only matter, Government should lay stress on bolstering better working relationship between various state institutions. This will not only allow current set-up to complete its term but will also solidify and entrench democracy. While presiding the meeting convened to discuss economic situation of Pakistan, PM directed to pay more concentration to forge better employment opportunities, sensible agricultural policies and economic stability in the next budget and protection should be provided to poor and impoverished people of Pakistan from abyss of inflation.
However, it cannot be denied that these objectives cannot be obtained unless there is better cooperation and harmony among state institutions. Thus Government should pay great attention to this matter so that the rate of progress could be increased and all those wishes and expectations of the people of Pakistan from the Government could be fulfilled.

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