Friday 7 September 2018

Political ideals & realities of 'change'

Too much TV is not doing any good to newly elected govt. Everyday whether 6 September Defence Day or 7 September Air Force Day Dam Message (which is strange), we hear about State of Medina. And it seems that PM is missing the point. Medina was an ideal state built by an Ideal Man PBUH through an ideology which was in its purest form. There is absolutely no harm in 'trying' with 'In Sha Allah' as supporting words.Though we wish Pakistan moves in the same direction.
PM is setting the bar way too high. Too much rhetoric. Whereas, its time to walk the walk.  And asking for money from overseas Pakistanis like this seems like a diversion attempt planned & executed in haste & nervousness. Atif Mian issue was not well weighed before hand & govt had to retract. His addition to economic committee was announced by Zartaj Gul (another wanna be who is unable to get over with her excitement on becoming an MNA) on her fb wall. Totally planned move. People reacted. PTI buckled & changed the decision which was not a bad move but too many times social media has dictated/ reverted PTI's decisions. Should they not put up every issue for debate to those social media biffs & smart phone supporters for pre-decision validation. Get a grip ruling party, device a mechanism of sound decision making.
Or it was pure leadership instinct of Kaptan from his cricketing days to come on media & talk to nation overtaking already a noble cause started by a noble man, our CJ. Agreed that the issue was going no where. Only 1800 million were accumulated all this time. If we take out Army's contribution then it would be embarassingly less amount. But build up is very important for sustenance of such issues. National debate which travels overseas. So not integrity but method of dams fund idea is in question.
His Cancer Hospital & University projects were a great success. But the difference is big, he was a celebrity & now Chief Executive of the country. Look I don't mind if OS Pakistanis pay for the dam and we get at least one dam ready in five years but the manner, the tone, the timing, nothing was right about this message. Reasons behind it may remain a mystery like so many other decisions in the history of this nation.
Lastly, just came across Najam Sethi's article of today titled 'Doomed Reset'. All doom & gloom. Trump is angry. Trump wants this and that. India & Afghanistan nexus. Its coming after us. All his pain was vivid in his words. It is amazing how these people defy truth. It is amazing he couldn't sense the 'change' in peoples' mood. Nation seems happy & he is painting all gloom. After a long time, there is a rejuvinated sense of pride in the nation. Beauty of this society is that even Najam Sethi along with his averagely talented spouse & off-springs made a name for themselves. They survived & prospered in this society & will continue to do so. Afterall, snakes are part of the eco-system.
Notwithstanding, the high & low points of Najam Sethi's life, it is great to see Govt & Military on the same page. How long this honeymoon lasts, remains to be seen. One can safely bet its here to stay which is good for Pakistan. For a Pakistan which extends beyond its geographical boundaries for its ideology & for an Army tipped & tagged for bigger things like Gazwa-e-Hind.
Only Allah knows the whole truth.

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