Judges Restoration : Nawaz Sharif’s Personal Vendetta
By Muskan Hina • Apr 26th, 2008 • Category: Politics • 16 Comments •Though Pakistan People’s Party is objectively, pragmatically and sagaciously trying to harness the independence of judiciary in Pakistan, PML-N which revolves around the personality of Nawaz Sharif is just trying to equalize their scores with President General (r) Pervez Musharraf by restoring the judges and especially Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhary.
Nawaz Sharif and his close aides like Chaudhary Nisar and Khawaja Asif haven’t forgotten the coup of 12th October, 1999 by Pervez Musharraf which was welcomed by the nation throughout the country, and now when they have got a chance to retaliate against Musharraf they are cashing in on the chance and they are trying to use the precarious condition of PPP in this matter.
One wonders why this love for the freedom of judiciary didn’t aroused in the heart of Mian Sahib when Justice Sajjad Ali Shah was chased out by his hooligans and why he has forgotten the oft-quoted and oft-used “Doctrine of Necessity” by the apex judiciary since our independence. PPP has lost their founder Bhutto due to judiciary and they have received many brunts due to it.
They know what the restitution of judiciary means.
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Muskan,
I am impressed with you not only at this time but always!
Those hooligans of Nawaz which attack Justice Sajjad were the most close cronies of Musharraf.
Muskan Hina, I am glad that you raised this issue and I am also glad that your analysis is beyond any partisanship. Well done!
Truth is there is and can not be any denying of the fact that what happend in November of 1997 was planned and orchestrated by the functionaries of Nawaz Sharif’s led government by his party’s goons - his party is PML-N (N-stand for Nawaz) and this party had “heavy mandate” in the parliament. If anyone suggests that President Musharraf had anything to do with it, then I like to know if you consider Shahbaz Sharif (the then chief minister of Punjab and present defecto puppeteer of the chief minister’s office in Punjab), and the other closest allies of the then Prime MInister Nawaz Sharif, Saif ur Rehman (of the NAB), or their spin master Mushahid Husain Syed and many others (list can be provided it is all on record and there are video record recorded by the CTV of the court itself). Having said that, let me ask if they were Musharraf’s cronies (just for arguments sake) then what prevented the then government to make sure that these criminal did not get away with contempting and humiliating our national honour (the Chief Justice and the Supreme Court of Pakistan). I guess you know very well what the truth is; and denial of truth amounts to condoning evil. I wonder if you feel comfortable with your position; apprently the perpetrators of this crime feel alright, at least so far; until the final judgement!
I accept that they had no love for judiciary at that time… but should we keep same status for future. You wants that in future these kinds of things should happen again. If one man do some mistake and then tries to take positive step, then why we not allows him to do it. Why we starts reminding that why you did this and this in past. There is no doubt that main stream parties fought a lot in 1990’s but what you want that they start it again. What ever their personal agenda is or not but if one department of Govt will work 100% free, then it will not benefit Nawaz Sharif. Personalities comes and goes…only departments exists and it helps people’s of that country.
I read long long long arguments against Motorway Project of Nawaz Sharif that he will run his cars on it etc etc. Who are getting benefit from it today? Simply… common man. People argue that it was very expensive project ( Actually it got expensive just because of delaying it by other party as political revenge) but at least peoples are getting benefit from it. What kind of benefit we are getting from 16 Billion foreign reserves etc etc by Shortcut Aziz. Rather every body is suffering.
Same is the case with NADRA. Genral Musharraf made this for computerizing data base of Pakistani’s. I read same kind of real resistance from old I.D department and foolish people. Today they are enjoying good services of same NADRA. We are able to get our lost I.D in just few days from any where in the country. Banks, Passport office, Vehicle registration offices are getting synchronize with it for giving good services and keeping control on frauds and crimes. I pray that one day our Police Station could come on line also. But Police department is resisting right now to implement on line database for cases and FIR. How they will earn black money then?
We must appreciate good steps, regardless of his history or personality. I personally feels that we have to change judicial system of Pakistan. Its old and obsolete. People people are paying thousands and thousand of rupees to lawyers but cases not ends in decades. Please don’t blame Lawyers or Judges for it. Its our system which not allows Judiciary to hire new judges and run work efficiently and effectively.
Our memories are very weak. We have forgotten the real face of Nawaz when he was in power and real face of anyone is apparent only when one is in power. Nawaz had shaken many pillars of the stability of our nation. He tried to tame Army, Judiciary and the Print Media. The economic condition of the country was very weak and we as a nation were going to become defaulters. I think his change of face with hair transplant has made us feel him a different person.
The judge, with whom Nawaz is taking side, had also taken oath under PCO.
Why we forgive these people’s wrongdoings? It is like someone murdered 10 years back and whole nation had seen that murder, but since now he is contineously making comments against other murderers, we will consider him ‘Mr. Clean’. Very sorry.
Mustafa,
What about Musharraf… I am dead sure you will be his supporter… You know Musharraf…Not…
Did adventure of Kargil without taking PM and President in Confidence.
Did Military Cue in 1999. Was it legal?? (You will try to search excuse to write back.)
Released all culprits and lifted cases after their undertaken that they will support Musharraf… like Mushahid Hussain, Shearpao, Dr. Ishrat-Governor Sind, Faisal Saleh Hayyat, Dr Sher Afghan, Ch Brothers, Mian Azhar, Salman Shah and Bhutto Family (Top of the list) and also gave ministries in return of their corruptions and frauds. They all were same faces who worked for Nawaz Sharif and BB (I think you forget them…and came online to remind history. What a pathetic mentality).
Dear if you want to rewind movie of history then rewind it properly. You can only do bised analysis and shit. Nothing else.
Please write on Zardari and NRO (biggest favours given by Musharraf). So you want that we call him Mr Clean. Why you not wrote even once that NRO is wrong. Is this your analysis… First make yourself clean and then start commenting on others.
Musharraf’s Achivement in Economy:
Pakistani Debt continues to rise:
General Musharraf’s regime has broken all records in borrowing and has pushed the country into a debt trap. Recent State Bank reports showed the government had borrowed a staggering amount of over $15 billion in the past four years, as the country’s total debt and liabilities had peaked to an all time high of $40 billion. Such debt apart from additional borrowing is also composed of rescheduled debt as the Musharraf government continued borrowing to fund basic government duties and the inability to generate sufficient wealth from the domestic economy. Such amounts of debt have never existed in the history of Pakistan. By the end of 2004, the total external debt was $33 billion. If the government had stopped borrowing as it claimed, the country’s total debt would have declined to $23 billion based upon Pakistan’s regular yearly payments by the end of June 2007.
With the absence of basic industry in Pakistan, imports have become critical and have been rising due to this. Pakistan now faces an all time high trade deficit. Pakistan has borrowed over $3 billion during 2006-2007. The figures reveal that the huge borrowing was made to pay debt and continuous current account deficits. This is because the Pakistan government was unable to provide for the basic needs of the country, were forced to import larger amounts from in excess of exports and this has resulted in a deficit. Average annual payment of debt servicing has reached $3.3 billion in 2007. The current account deficit for the fiscal year ending on June 30, 2007 had increased by 41% reaching $7 billion. Instead of focusing on increasing exports the Musharraf government is relying on unreliable sources like foreign direct investment (FDI), remittances by overseas Pakistanis and privatisation to meet the gap.
This clearly shows the Musharraf regime’s lack of vision has failed to develop the foundations of a productive economy. In previous eight years its reliance has been on the services sector, real estate, and stock market. The real productive sectors of the economy, both industry and agriculture, were ignored. The infrastructure in Pakistan has not been upgraded and as a result the country now faces a serious energy crisis. The social sectors continue to be neglected with expenditure for education and health sectors much lower than those of previous governments.
The Musharraf strategy for the economy is comparable to using ointment to deal with a tooth ache; it may psychologically make one feel better but in no way deals with underlying problem making the inevitable pain to re-surface at a later time. Musharraf has managed to win the hearts of the West as he has opened the economy to them and rescheduled debt which 8 years ago was on the verge of being defaulted. Domestically only a handful of people have benefited from the wealth the economy has generated who could be considered Musharraf’s support base. However many of those who live in Pakistan have not been fooled by Musharraf’s polices and for them the recent state of emergency symbolises the beginning of the end of Musharraf. So desperate is Musharraf he recently awarded his core generals plots of land ensuring they do not desert him. Pakistani economists continue to argue free markets has brought much success to Pakistan however has not been the case as most of Pakistan’s economic policies are short term, political and not sustainable for the well-being of the nation. Hence although the economy may be growing Pakistan’s economy remains dysfunctional and unable to cater for its own citizens. Hence the economy needs a complete overhaul not mere cosmetic surgery. As Shahid Javed Burki, former vice president of World Bank who was in charge of the bank’s Latin American division when Mexico was hit by a financial crisis in 1994 put it “Pakistan is facing symptoms that preceded the Mexican financial crisis more than 10 years ago. He points to the nation’s current account deficit, excessive speculative business activity and weak banking system is all heading in only one direction.
Relax my dear brother,
If I say that you are a biased Nawaz supporter, will you agree with me? The reason for only discussing Nawaz is because the article was about him. And yes, I can proudly say that I am not in favor of anyone but I am against Nawaz, as he has all the qualities of a Munafiq. Please read below for one by one answers of all your comments:
1) Adventure of Kargil:
I will take you few years earlier. Do you know anything about Khalistan Tehreek? I am sure you do not know. Just when Pakistan was in a position to take revenge of East Pakistan from India, our political leaders disclosed everything to Indian Government. Go and do some research. Khalistan Tehreek died and Pakistan lost a chance of revenge.
Same was the case during Kargil issue. Do you know what happened in 1984? I am sure again you are unaware of this issue as well. India forcefully occupied Siachin area. I know that Siachin was not a very attractive place for Pakistan but dignity of the nation is more important than anything else my friend. Your favourite Pakistani leaders disclosed the telephone conversation of Chinese and Pakistan’s Army commanders to Indiaduring Kargil. How come a very secure conversation be intercepted without the involvement of your ‘political’ government. And just when India had shown signs of settling the issue on Pakistan terms, your favourite leaders went to US and knelt down. What a shame!
I am sure that Army will not again disclose anything to our beloved politicians and they will be right in doing so.
You are talking about military cope? Don’t you remember that nation celebrated that cope? Why? Confused man!
And yes I was a supporter of Musharraf until Afganistan was attacked by the US. I can not see my muslim brothers dying like that. During Kargil issue, Afghanistan and China supported Pakistan. Taliban chief at that time assured his full support against India. And what Musharraf did? he took a U turn. I became against that guy after that. Now you should not worry that I am a supporter of Musharraf. Yes you are right that he did many mistakes and attracted hatred of the people of Pakistan. But it is not a justification for previous culprits (Nawaz, Shahbaz, BB, Asif etc etc)
2) You talk about figures Mister! Now I tell you how to do research. Do not copy and paste material and which you can not understand.
Go further back to 1990 (the start of your beloved politicians era) when Foriegn Exchange Liabilities were US$ 1.065 billion. At that time Pakistan’s External Debt was US$ 19.457 billion. If you know how to calculate than add up these two figures, you will get total External Debt and Liabilities (EDL) figure i.e US$ 20.522 billion.
Now look at the 1999 figures, Pakistan’s total EDL had become US$ 38.922 billion. Do you know how to calculate percentage? If not then divide both figures’ difference by the 1990 EDL. The increase was 90%, almost double.
Had those imprudent macro economic policies continued, the debt would have reached over US$ 65 billion. What is the EDL figure right now? Mr. Researcher!
I assume that you know about GDP (as you are a researcher). Can you relate GDP with EDL? Ok I tell you about it. When EDL per GDP ratio decreases, we refer it a better indicator of economy. In the beginning of 1990, EDL per GDP was 55 and in 1999, when your beloved politicians left the country’s regime, it became 64.1. And now adays it is under 35.
You can also read about Pakistan economy on Central Investigation Agency (CIA) website. If you do not have time to visit this website or you have problems in understanding the text, please read the following notes:
Positives:
- Poverty levels have decreased by 10% since 2001. (36% in 1999, 34% in 2001 and now only 24%)
- Pakistan has experienced GDP growth in the 6-8% range in 2004-07, spurred by gains in the industrial and service sectors.
Negatives:
- Inflation remains the top concern among the public, jumping from 7.7% in 2007 to more than 11% during the first few months of 2008, primarily because of rising world commodity prices.
- The Pakistani rupee has depreciated since the proclamation of emergency rule in November 2007.
This is how we measure economy. But I again say, I am not in favor of Musharraf, Nawaz or BB/Zardari. Everyone here is ‘Chor’, who waits for his turn to squeeze Pakistan’s resources with both hands. Everyone here has done no good to Muslim Ummah, whether it be Nawaz, Zardari/BB or Mush.
The main problem is that we always assume previous person better and offer him/her our full support. I apologize if I hurt you brother, but the fact is, we are not able for a true democracy. Because, people support personalities here, not policies. And I am sorry that same case is with you.
Sorry again.
Mustafa
Dear Mr. Saleem,
Let me correct you, following are the figures of EDL of each year for your kind information:
1990: US$ 20.522 Billion
1999: US$ 38.922 Billion
2000: US$ 37.860 Billion
2001: US$ 37.159 Billion
2002: US$ 36.532 Billion
2003: US$ 35.475 Billion
2004: US$ 35.258 Billion (you did not include Foriegn Exchange Liabilities in your comment)
2005: US$ 35.834 Billion
2006: US$ 37.265 Billion
Now: Over US$ 40 Billion.
So effectively, the rise in debt was only just over US$ 3 billion if you compare years 1999 and 2007. And what about between 1989 and 1999? Over US$ 18 billion increase. Think before you write.
Thanks,
It is very strange indeed that Pakistan’s economy has grown significantly under dictators rather than during democratic rules.
Following are some of the figures of real GDP growth rates in each decade:
1) 6.8% in 1960’s (when Pakistan was considered as a model of economic development, and there was much positive comments for its economic progression)
2) 4.8% in 1970’s (although economy was sharply revived after the war of 1971, but again was hit by bad policies of our beloved politicians, such as nationalization policy)
3) 6.5% in 1980’s
4) 4.6% in the 1990’s (and much lower in the second half of decade, during Mr. Saleems favourite ‘Nawaz’ regime)
The worst economic growth was during the Nawaz second rule i.e. below 4%.
Mustafa,
Khan will take few months to understand what have you written; once they make up their minds no power on earth can ever dare try to change it.
Saleem wrote:
“Please write on Zardari and NRO (biggest favours given by Musharraf). So you want that we call him Mr Clean. Why you not wrote even once that NRO is wrong. Is this your analysis… First make yourself clean and then start commenting on others.”
1) NRO is wrong
2) Zardari cannot become Mr. Clean until his all cases are solved through free judicial trial.
3) Musharraf has done no service of the nation through NRO (be happy)
But what about your beloved Mr. Nawaz who is standing alongside Zardari? Why doesn’t he announce that he is not with Mr. 10% and he himself and Mr. 10% are ready for the trials?
Answer is:
Nawaz has many qualities of a Munafiq. If he has a strong will, he should stay away from the cabinat and wait for his turn in the next elections.
Nobody dare to write or say anything what the present govt. has doen in few days of getting power.
They have finished thousands of cases of loot and arson and killing of innocent people in the aftermath of Benazir murder and its a shame that not a single voice is raised from any quarter of society or from Aitazaz or Iftikhar Ch or Asma jehangir or Nawaz sharif , Qazi hussain, Imran khan, achakzai, fazlul, etc etc.
Our politicians are big Munafiqs and Ibnul-waqt, sometimes I feel ashamed of them being them as Pakistani leaders.
Can anyone denied that their was nothing happened on 27th, 28th, 29th and 30th December in any part of the country especially in Sindh and in Karachi.
I was rescued by some political workers (belonged to a political party other than PPP although they are also not angels) on that day (Dec 27, 2007). I left the office (in Karachi) at 6:00 PM and reached home at 10:30 PM. Burnt cars everywhere, rapes in some colonies (one has taken place in the locality of my close friend), killings in some factories. We were all in hands of PPP’s animal like workers.
What was the sin of peaceful citizens? Why didn’t police opened gun fire over these animals? Because our media, munafiq politicians, religious personalities, humanitarian workers etc were ready to politicize the gun fire by police, not the above tragic events.
Real munafiqs on earth.