Irfanullah Khan and Zubaida Jalal
By Rohail Butt • Aug 16th, 2008 • Category: Politics, Worth A Second Look • 28 CommentsAs the rulers of yesteryears are departing and the new government is settling in, the pushed dirt under the carpet is surfacing steadily. After the statement by Zardari that Musharraf committed serious misappropriation in the greenbacks given by US in reference of war on terror, there were allegations of Musharraf’s son taking money in exchange of handing over Dr. Aafia Siddiqui to the FBI.
These mulct are followed by a stunning inquiry report in which there are irrefutable proofs that the once “role model” women of Musharraf era has been involved in multi-billion corruption. Zubaida Jalal, the education minister in the Musharraf’s first era and then minister of social welfare and special education during premiership of Shaukat Aziz. According to the inquiry report by PM Inquiry Commission (PMIC), the front man for Zubaida Jalal was Irfanullah Khan, and they both skimmed many millions of dollars from the projects going on in the province of Balochistan.
Irfanullah Khan has got a corruption-studded history of swindling and putrescence, and during the era of Musharraf and under the full patronage of Zubaida Jalal, the man thrived in corruption. Irfanullah Khan was suspended on charges of corruption in the Education ministry, but then shortly he was given another project in Social Welfare Ministry after Jalal was given the portfolio when Shaukat Aziz took the charge as the prime minister. In the Social Welfare Ministry in 2005, she handed him over a multi-billion project, which was also suspended after serious allegations of corruption.
Irfanullah Khan’s sagas of corruption goes even way back. He was director of the NFBE Balochistan for almost 10 years, and during that he also committed corruption in the literacy project in 1995 with an amount of Rs 1.2 billion initiated by Benazir Bhutto government. He was then suspended and allegations were leveled against him. In 2002, Irfanullah Khan was once again playing a role in the Tawana Pakistan Project (TPP) and TPP was launched with Rs 3 billion for a period of 54 months to address the nutritional needs of school children between the age of 5 and 12 years. That program was also suspended due to the corruption of Irfanullah and other officials.
As the investigations in the corruption of TPP were goin on, Irfanullah Khan was appointed the National Project Director on June 30, 2005. He was transferred from the Ministry of Education in 2005, just after Zubaida Jalal became the minister of social welfare and special education. She facilitated the postings and stationing of Irfanullah and always made sure that he gets his both hands dipped in gold. Under the supervision of Zubaida, Irfanullah made irregular payments, suspicious MOUs, skewed payments and useless contracts. Lots of money was served on the rejuvenation of the office and the home of Zubaida Jalal.
Zubaida Jalal was always portrayed as the paragon of enlightened moderation notion put forward by the tinpot dictator. She was so hyped that even condi the beautiful invited her to visit White House, and many started speculating that she could be the next Benazir Bhutto of Pakistan.
But then every Benazir has her Zardari.
Last 5 posts by Rohail Butt
- PIMSAT Karachi Website Hacked by Indian Hackers - November 30th, 2008
- India's rescue efforts badly planned, says Israel - November 28th, 2008
- Media is Encouraging Terrorism and Violence - November 27th, 2008
- Some PPP Leaders Enjoy Salman Taseer's Humiliation - November 21st, 2008
- Job Sites in Pakistan - November 17th, 2008
Trackback URL
|
|
|
Rohail Butt
Email this author | All posts by Rohail Butt
You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed.
Loading ...
August 18th, 2008
Surprisingly, beside Mirzaism, Sikhism, fifth largest religion was founded in the same century, among simple people of Punjab, has some teachings of Islam, The Guru Granth Sahib contains the teachings, philosophies and beliefs of eleven Hindu saints and four Sufi saints.
Hindus and some Muslims both were converted to Sikhism.
August 18th, 2008
Mr. A khokar
I can Write a book, quote you from Quran, and quotes from Mirza Ghulam Ahmad, but it won’t make any differance to you. I advise you to practice your religion, and Allah may fogive you for your good deeds. Over one billion Muslims, and our Quran and Rasool will not accept you as Muslims, simple as that. No matter how hard you try, play the blame game, lie, cry, use propaganda, read Kalma and say Salam, Alhumdullilah, You will stay Non Muslim. This is the Reality, you must accept it, as your ullma did in National Assembly of Pakistan. As a good Mirzai I have no problem with you, I have Ahmadi friends like you. Please do some soul searching, and accept Islam. It’s my duty to invite you in Islam.
Before I finish just one refernce fro TRUE ISLAM
As Muslims we all BELIEVE, in last KHUTBA of PROPHET MOHAMMED pbuh ( DO YOU BELIEVE IN IT ? ) if not than what you believe in We all know:
The Last Sermon of the Prophet Muhammad PBUH
People, no prophet or apostle will come after me and no new faith will be born
The last sermon of the Prophet-peace be upon him- is known as Khutbatul Wada’.
O People
Lend me an attentive ear, for I know not whether after this year, I shall ever be amongst you again. Therefor listen to what I am saying to you very carefully and take these words to those who could not be present here today.
O People
Remember one day you will appear before Allah and answer for your deeds. So beware, do not stray from the path of righteousness after I am gone. People, no prophet or apostle will come after me and no new faith will be born. Reason well therefore, O people, and understand words which I convey to you. I leave behind me two things, the Quran and the Sunnah (Hadith), and if you follow these you will never go astray. All those who listen to me shall pass on my words to others and those to others again; and may the last ones understand my words better than those who listened to me directly. Be my witness, O Allah, that I have conveyed your message to your people.”
End Of the Discussion, you insist so I replied. If you have more question Please study, both religion throughly, with deep understanding. ” Inna wi biba nai ”
and Allah Knows the best
August 18th, 2008
Dr. alshaer Asslam u Alaikum
It feels good to be around, a gentleman like you.
So far in all my comments I follow my instinct, what ever comes to my mind I type it fast, and deliver.
Because sometime conscious deliberations are “merely tentative” and “show a far lower standard of morality” in comparison to action directed by instincts.
Perfection does result from instinctual action; genius resides in instinct; goodness likewise. One acts perfectly when one acts instinctively. Even from the viewpoint of morality, all conscious thinking is merely tentative.
Soon I will start following THE RULES
I would like your opinion on my ( instinctively act )comments on Sheikh Aziz Murder, if you wish so.
Regards
August 18th, 2008
Dear Saeed Khan ,Toronto,
Although the author of the article may prefer that subject discussion may not go beyond his suggested theme, i.e. ‘Every Benazir has a Zardari’ but since you have said some thing that who could be a Muslim?
So I must say that as per Islamic recognised definitions that I know; any one who bears the basic tenet of Islam and believes in the unity of God and in the last prophet as His Messenger and bearer of the Book – Quran is a Muslim or say any one who declares that; ‘I bear witness that there is no God but God and Prophet Muhammad (saw) is the servant and the messenger of God’ is a Muslim. No one has the right or any institution or any other worldly orgnisation has the prerogative to come in between God and the man declaring this credo of Islam or may give any verdict other wise.
With the best of Regards.
August 17th, 2008
Saeed Khan,
You have rightly said:
“I have no problem what faith they believe in, because “there is no compultion in religion”
The real issue is they preach Ahmadiyya Faith, in name of Islam, and it’s totally not accepable. ”
Indeed there is no compulsion in religion and I hope the people of the Ahmadiyya understand this. If they rightly believe they are right, let them continue, but not in the name of Islam. This is where the problem comes forth. They need not be concerned in “saving” us from hell-fire and believe me, most Muslims will be happy if they take this juncture.
The rest I have already said. Rights of people should be protected, no matter what faith they believe or practice. Throughout in the early history of Islam, it is well documented of the protection given to non-Muslims.
Lets try to remained focused on the subject of this article. Certainly, the other subject can be discussed on another article here on this site.
Regards
August 17th, 2008
Mr. Khokar
In Pakistan, and entire Islamic World Ahmadis are declared as Non Muslims. I have no problem what faith they believe in, because “there is no compultion in religion”
The real issue is they preach Ahmadiyya Faith, in name of Islam, and it’s totally not accepable. I suggest, “Return of Christ” will be well accepted in west.Byt please stop calling it Islam, they save themselves from human rights violations:
As claimed by Ahmadiyya website
The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community is a religious organization, international in its scope, with branches in over 189 countries in Africa, North America, South America, Asia, Australia, and Europe. This is the most dynamic denomination of Islam in modern history, with worldwide membership exceeding tens of millions.
The Ahmadiyya Community was established in 1889 by Hadhrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (1835-1908) in a small and remote village, Qadian, in the Punjab, India. He claimed to be the expected reformer of the latter days, the Awaited One of the world community of religions (The Mahdi and Messiah). The Community he started is an embodiment of the benevolent message of Islam — peace, universal brotherhood, and submission to the Will of God — in its pristine purity. Hadhrat Ahmad proclaimed Islam as the religion of man: “The religion of the people of the right path” (98:6)
With this conviction, the Ahmadiyya Community, within a century, has reached the corners of the Earth. Wherever the Community is established, it endeavors to exert a constructive influence of Islam through social projects, educational institutes, health services, Islamic publications and construction of mosques, despite being bitterly persecuted in some countries. Ahmadi Muslims have earned the distinction of being a law-abiding, peaceful, persevering and benevolent community.
The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in Islam was created under divine guidance with the objective to rejuvenate Islamic moral and spiritual values. It encourages interfaith dialogue, and diligently defends Islam and tries to correct misunderstandings about Islam in the West. It advocates peace, tolerance, love and understanding among followers of different faiths. It firmly believes in and acts upon the Qur’anic teaching: “There is no compulsion in religion.” (2:257) It strongly rejects violence and terrorism in any form and for any reason.
August 17th, 2008
I only asked why didnt ANNE disclose how Afia was taken to US.
August 17th, 2008
Dear Mr Aftab S. Alam and Dr. Alshaer,
Your comments at number 18 and 19 above refer
I extend my heartiest regards for your kind concern mentioned in above comments. It clearly shows that there are some difficult days for Ahamidiyya community living in bulk in Chenab Nagar-Rabwah lying ahead for them. The purposed actions are invariably designed to persecute the vulnerable out of the envy. But you know it is God’s design; when ever the Dawah of word of God, some how starts slowing down; there always erupts a tremor of some kind to give a jolt or to prick the inner conscious of men.
Ahmadiyya movement is totally aware of it that how the snooze is being tightened around them; but you know when these thing goes to extreme and not only the victim but others start also become weary of it; that in turn it makes the reality known and thus the truth is recognised. People are never drawn to word of God just like that; there are always a strong motivations and sacrifices working behind that; this is the way of Allah that how His word get recognised.
Obaid ullah Aleem says;
‘Oas kay naam peh marain khanna ub Ehzaz Humar’.
Aur kissi ki yeh Izzat, ooqat naheen Deykhi
In the present days; this is only Ahmadiyya movement’s specific honour bestowed by God Almighty to them; that they be persecuted in His name, while they glorify the name of God and truth is thus known and gets its due recognition. Quran says in Al-Nasr that [110;2] ‘And thou seest men entering the religion of Allah in troops..’
Let us promote the true character of God Almighty in our lives and our societies; where ever we are, that God is Love and Just and lets us keep God at first place.
[Likhee nahean woh baat; oas ki nahean joe bat]
Regards