People versus state - Part 4

Advance Eid Mubarak People and its time to wake up and reclaim your freedom. Other institutions Judiciary, legislature and Administration had lost credibility long ago. Now the  situation is much worse when Army is being placed in the same category. Hitherto, people didn’t speak this loud on Army’s past sins and economic empire because deep down they knew however bossy and political, Army would always uphold national interest which let them kinda overlook its shenanigans. But now it is different. People not only feel betrayed by Army leadership but they also feel they can’t trust them anymore for safeguarding national interest. To make matters worse, the word is out that establishment is all set to launch Saad Rizvi who right now is busy raising his stakes by abusing imported Govt. Once he gets the deal of his choice, he will turn his “attention” towards PTI.  Then expect the chaos. Already political polarisation is showing its effects. Everyone is viewing Medina incident with his/ her own lense with thick coating of political affiliations. Resultantly, PTI supporters see poetic justice in it whereas rest of them (big coalition of small people in size and stature) see it as violation of the sanctity of Medina/ Haram. In reality, everyone is playing poltics on this one by highlighting 'effect' without probing the 'cause'. Unless we address the cause  of current unrest, we are likely to keep going in circles. But fanatics like TLP element can take advantage of such incidents and hit hard to hurt like it hurts.

So far every other tactic has failed to dent IK’s popularity and resolve. ‘They’ plan to use religious card against him as mentioned above. Yet again there is hope because previously quiet & disinterested educated/ enlightened majority of this country has started rallying around IK. Their number and impact is way bigger and superior than ignorant masses stimulated by sold out mullah using Religion Card. As pressure point of Establishment, it worked out quite well in the past but not anymore. Pakistan is destined to change and this lowest point in its history when all institutions have joined hands with thugs shall mark new beginnings. Staying quiet will not change anything. Look at Ahsas Program, it was being spearheaded by an accomplished cardiologist Sania Nishter a PhD from King’s College London who Co-chaired  WHO’s High-Level Commission on Non-communicable diseases along with the Presidents of Uruguay, Finland and Sri Lanka. And the list of her credentials and achievements on ground is astounding. And she is replaced by a fake BA degree holder Shazia Murree who in her first week in office has ordered massive new inductions in the program. Soon the rate will be out for each appointment, those interested after reading this just contact her front men, pay price and have people inducted in this ministry. Shouldn’t be any surprise, this is how it worked in past four decades except past four years. This just the top of the iceberg, a case of one ministry and things are getting back to “normal” everywhere else. They have to make hay while the sunshines and they know that sunshine is not going to last long. 

So stay quiet. Stay in comforts of your homes. And continue having heated political debates with friends and colleagues. Will it change their minds let slone the fate of this country? Nothing will change unless we all come out of our niches. It will take some sweat even blood because reclaiming freedom is not home delivery by Foodpanda. There will be price more than time and money. Some generation has to be the luckiest of all who sacrificed its today for the tomorrow of generation next. It could be ours else Netflix is our value time pass and being colonised is our legacy.

Only Allah knows the whole Truth.

Surah Al Kahf - Ayah No 61

Assalam o Alaikum. Ramadan Karim and Shab-e-Juma Mubarak. We are lucky to have seen a night of proportions i.e. gigantic, oceanic, galactic and cosmic. This night marks the lowering down of The Divine Rope of Guidance - Al Quran as  Allah swt's greatest mercy. How much humanity needed guidance was evident from what they were doing before it came down. Have a look at those deprived of Noor-e-Hidayat (Divine Guidance) in today's world, they keep evolving the set of values as they deem fit and continue to make rules that suit them and bend them when it doesn't. We bow our heads in gratitude and thank Allah swt for sharing the light of his Noor containing set of rules and guidance much needed by humanity.

Coming obmver to today's Ayah No 61 which is the 2nd Ayah of Rukuh 9. This Rukuh unfolds true account of the story of Musa and Khizar AS. The story is about trial of knowledge. There is always better knowledgeable than anyone most knowledgeable on earth. That is why Allah swt said in Al Quran,

 اُوْتِیْتُمْ مِّنَ الْعِلْمِ اِلَّا قَلِیْلًا(17:85 ) 

'And mankind have not been given of knowledge except a little'.

Likewise, abundance information is not access to the true knowledge. And today we face exactly the same challenge/ fitn.To be able to assimilate with this Ayah/ Rukuh, it is important to understand the background of this story. 

Once Prophet Musa stood up and addressed Bani Israel. He was asked: “Who is the most learned man amongst the people?” He said: “I am the most learned.” Allah admonished Moses as he did not attribute absolute knowledge to Him (Allah). Presumably, in early days of the prophet hood, Musa (Moses) AS was instructed by Allah to go and meet one his special men (name is not mentioned in Quran, but most probably it was Hazrat Khizar AS who is also thought by few to be an angel). “At the junction of the two seas there is a slave of mine who is more learned than you.” Musa said: “O my Lord! How can I meet him?” [Al-Bukharee]

Musa set out on journey with his attendant (Most probably, Yusha ibn Noon). They had to reach where two waters met (most likely the point where Blue and White Nile meet south of Egypt). They took along a fried fish which was supposed to jump out of the basket as they reach the point of meeting. They stopped over to take some rest. The fish jumped out without notice. They gathered their stuff and continued to move towards South. After some distance, feeling hunger and fatigues of journey,  Musa AS asked his companion to serve the food.  

What happened next, next week Insha Allah with explanation of the next Ayah No 62.

Only Allah knows the whole Truth.

People versus state - Part 3

Last part ended with the most important question why Army leadership is doing what it is doing against the popular sentiment. Since it is the most important question it should wait till we sort out other issues.

Foremost is removal if this misconception that GHQ is the center of gravity in this country. I always believed it was the people of this country. Recent events only strengthened this belief. 

Army has been our strength. Army is the gurantee of our survival. It acts as the gelling factor among different sub-national elements in the country. It maintains high training standards and last two decades of war on terror made it a well oiled battle hardened war machine. But remember, it is always the man behind the gun. It is always human grit, passion and bravery that makes an Army strong as ours is. Where does this precious human resource hail from? Absolutely yes, from the society. The tenacity verging to invincibility of this manpower comes from its belief system. Every household in this society is the breeding ground of this manpower. Army works its magic on these raw youngsters and turns them into well rounded young men who could take on any challenge. Those brave mothers  who nurture this breed send their boys with hope to take part in Gazvah-e-Hind. They know that verse of Iqbal that mentioned about cool breeze felt by Mir-e-Arabصلی الله علیه وسلم. This is not just an emotional eulogy but an honest conclusion based on years of observation and first hand dealing with these men as trainee and the trainer both home and abroad. Where does this fine crop of young men come from? From the center of gravity of this nation i.e. the people. Hence, it is safe to conclude that real strength and center of gravity of Pakistan is its people. Despite numerous strengths, there is a flip side to the Army.

All the good work, sacrifice and contribution of men (junior in ranks) comes to naught when an institution of this stature muddies itself with undue involvement in petty politics. Undoubtedly, politics is supposed to be the noblest profession after solidery, unfortunately not in Pakistan. Direct or indirect involvement of Army in politics only brings disrepute. Its just that Army’s senior leadership has to control this addiction of meddling in politics even if it has to go through rehab. Some suggestions shall come towards the ends of this series.

The real owners of this country are unhappy & unsettled on betrayal. They are angry and charged to reclaim their freedom. A farewell piece of advice before wrapping up this topic, 'don't take people (center of gravity) too light'. The entire mechanism of this universe stands on gravity let alone this country.

Coming parts shall unravel causes and effects of fresh wave of terrorism, role of media and reality check on ex PM's honest mistakes before we reach some conclusions and offer a way forward, not to mention some answers to unanswered questions raised in earlier parts.

Only Allah knows the whole Truth.

People versus state - Part 2

First part ended with the question why Army went against popular sentiment contrary to its erstwhile tradition. This is the only question that needs to be addressed. A satisfying answer may settle everything else change everything about Army. Before we could speculate, ISPR stepped up and educated the nation on penetration and intrusion. Likewise, explained how Army became apolitical from being neutral. None of it made any appeal to the masses except blessed PDM, reliable govt institutions, media hawkers and 'loyal' nokri paisha. For the first time in living memory, COAS gathered veterans to explain himself which otherwise explains alot. Reasons of economy on ventilator, CE not paying heed to number of advice including foreign policy, not appointing Aleem Khan as CM of Punjab etc were anything but convincing. For neutral cum apolitical Army being subservient institution had nothing to do with hard core political issues of governance whereas an Army fond of bossing political herd had everythig to do with it. If Army was trying to dictate CE, it was sheer meddling because otherwise  politicians go back to people on completion of their term and get punished/ rewarded accordingly. Sketchy answers and poor logic by COAS in above mentioned gathering killed the curiosity and raised further questions. In line with Army ethos of discipline, formation commanders' conference ended with reaffirmation of confidence in the command. To be fair, Army didn't go after vocal veterans except Adil Raja incident whom people know has sense of judgment and proportion issues. How is it possible that agencies were out to pick up a guy and he ended up in London? And we all know who all flee to London.

Nevertheless, as identified earlier extension was the root cause of PTI's ouster and US' need to change regime acted as catalyst. Army hierarchy resembles pyramid like structure and no wonder Pharaoh sat on the top. Boss takes decisions and

undercommand comply. What is happening to the decision making head of the Army? Is there something wrong? God forbid, the only reliable and disciplined institution head is compromised? Or it was always like this that Army men at senior level (cross swords) get introduced to the real power and like to hang on to it? Was Aysha Siddiqa right in pointing fingers at Army businesses with revenues way above any other business in the country. Money and power have a chemistry, they complement each other. Or is it that a foot slogger like the scribe who wore Khaki with pride for two decades but never got exposed to the absolute power that has propensity to corrupt absolutely. And in navity and love of the institution kept hurling abuse on people like Ayesha Siddiqa? 

We need to find out what compelled Chief to go out and explain to the veterans his decision of going against the popular sentiment? Like it is said in the begining that answer to this question is so critical that it may either settle everything or change everything. We shall continue our exploration in the next part.

Only Allah knows the whole Truth.

People versus state - Part 1

The scope of current political chessboard is so huge and fog of peace is so dense that it has never been so difficult to start a blog as it has become now. But we should  be able to cut through the noise of narratives and see what is good for Pakistan.

Is everything ok? The "constitutional" change of govt has settled all the issues? Or is it a classic regime change op by US? 

Things are not looking good. Situation on Western borders both North (KPK) and South (Balochistan) is bad. Internal unrest has never been as intense since debacle of 1971. Not so many tears have been shed in pain and helplessness since APS Peshawar incident.

It seems like a dream come true for the  enemies of Pakistan to have been able to create the wedge between the people and the state, something that couldn't be achieved previously. Henceforth, there is no doubt that current political turmoil is about people versus state. Before we move further, let's pray that it ends sooner than later without damage. Ameen

These days game of narratives determines the game of thrones. Market your narrative better than the others and get charge of the situation.

State level narrative is that 5th Gen Info Ops are misleading people, hence anti state/ institution slogans are being chanted by unemployed youth and grumpy veterans. These yes boys will not only embarass their leadership but harm Pakistan. Paying heed to such feedback could be a fatal miscalculation. 

At macro level, something extraordinary has happened next door in Afghanistan. Ragtag motely groups of Afghan freedom fighters/ terrorists (both tiltles shall work, depending upon your orientstion) brought the superpower to its knees. US' humiliating exodus in haste wounded her false pride. Seeing jaded US, Russia ceased the opportunity of its resurgence as a power broker by attacking Western stooge in Ukraine. Our heart goes to the innocent life loss in the battle. However, US desperately wants to stay relevant in regional power matrix of South East Asia to keep a check on China, stop spilling over of Isamic movement from Afghanistan to Pakistan, keep India relevant in the equation and teach lesson to the one who dared to orietate his nation with Russia and had the tenacity to say, 'Absolutely Not'. So it reverts to its non kinetic strategy of regime change without putting its 'brave men and women the harms way'. Hence, a 'non-involved' coup was deliberately planned and successfully executed. In fact, it over achieved and likely to backfire. Probably, intensity of people versus state/ institutions situation was not conceived  correctly. For US, it comes as bonus and for its facilitators a headache. I used to make fun of my US obsessed friends who would carryout analysis and draw conclusions based on US' interest or direct/ indirect involvement in security matters of Pakistan. Here I am, fully convinced based on observation, reflection, logic and commonsense that US is not only involved but calling the shots in present situation. However, this admission doesn't make me youthia, it only makes me a concerned Pakstani. Being realistic, if you ask for one reason of this mess, my spontaneous answer would be 'extention' which makes both IK for giving and chief for accepting guilty. Lion's share of mistake goes to the Chief Executive who consciously took this decision despite his reservations on Gen Ashfaq Pervez' extension. Now fixing blame cum responsibility on IK doesn't make me a patwari either, I'm still a concerned Pakistani.It remains to be authenticated whether IK gave extension or Gen Bajwa took it or both. In first case of Chief Executive exercising his authority to grant extension would make IK guilty big time whereas, latter two options change the whole perspective on the issue. 

Army has niether been apolitical nor neutral when it came to politics in the country. Rather, it played better politics than the politicians by tagging along popular sentiments. The exception in given situation is that Army has gone against peoples' wishes. It raises many questions particularly when anti US sentiment is as strong as it is now. Answers to these questions in next entry, Insha Allah.

Only Allah knows the whole Truth.

Who stabbed IK in the back? Part-2

IK started getting to know the intrigue that GB was doing but he kept quiet. Meanwhile, GB called reporters for a very long session of insight into Pak-India relationship a year ago. This meeting came post curfew and missing people in aJammu and Kashmir and amidst huge international pressure exerted on India via western media  

Gen Bajwa spoke for hours in this meeting and made plans of going all friendly with India. According to eye witness account,  all journalists were shocked to know that dialogue at MO level had already been innnitiated and GB had plans to take it further and hence wanted a "thaw" in the emotion of the opinion makers. There was one question asked by everyone,   why now? Why at a time when India was under pressure by the western media post 5th Aug and IK's strong stance of calling Narendra Modi, Hitler and Hindutva regime of BJP as Nazi regime, which had successfully pushed India back on defensive. Why now go for a dialogue when it's India that would benefit? 

GB told this long story of how his tanks were getting old and there was scarce money to buy new ones, and how we could fight for the rest of their lives and not get  Kashmir back, like ever. Check article in UK's newspaper which says that the only person standing as hindrance and hawk between friendship with India in Pakistan was the then PM Imran Khan. IK has repeatedly said that he is not anti-India but because of bloodshed of Kashmiris, he cannot talk unless Kashmir issue is resolved.  Journalists were shocked by this reality check by GB that Army wanted to be all friendly suddenly with India.

Following week,  ISPR planned a friendly program with their favorite anchors and madethem do friendly appeasing shows for India from LoC. Seemed like GB was in a massive hurry. Meanwhile, a senior officer from PAF tells one of the reporters that GB is known in the western world as a General that will never go to war. Who benefitted with such image?

Two days after GB's longest interaction last Ramzan with journalists, IK called a few journalists at PM house and told them clearly that "there will be NO DIALOGUE" with India until and unless the heinous act of August 5th is revoked. 

Message sent clearly not just to India but to his own Army Chief who could not wait

to shake hands with his Indian counterpart. Peace with India was a life long dream for General Bajwa. In his younger days, during one of his courses in a European country,  he actually wrote a piece of friendship between India and Pakistan, making "certain quarters" taking notice. This dream of Gen Bajwa's of making history in his own way was exactly the same dream that Mian Nawaz Shareef had, since a long time. This time it was the General's dream vs IK's strong stance. 

So IK had to be removed!

Meanwhile IK started getting too cosy with Chinese, GB travelled to China and ensured he got the news of his great welcome in China with guard of honor,  printed and published in prominent places with help of his pet ISPR . 

What happened in Afghanistan in August was with assistance of ISI, but when Gen Faiz made a silly mistake of becoming too prominent in Afghanistan by flashing his tea cup in the air and chiding a US reporter "that all will be well', this gave General Bajwa the much awaited opportunity to start turning his comrades against GF. The drama of DG ISI witnessed by all, in reality GB wanted a hand picked person at the all important position of DG ISI, who could help him cultivate his plan to bring Shareefs back into the political fold and not spill the beans of his plan to the prime minister as was consistently done by GF. 

Meanwhile all the help IK got for legislation was via Gen Faiz hence his removal was inevitable and his transfer was announced without informing the PM. Maryam Nawaz did not even hide her pleasure at the departure of Gen Faiz as she stood with a kid in her lap for full media gallery at the convention of missing people and announced bad days would be over once GF will be posted out.  It's all on record.

With one master stroke of his pen, GB isolated GF forgetting that Maryam  Nawaz was the orchestrator of Dawn leaks, and it was Army vs PMLN and Maryam Nawaz not GF vs Maryam Nawaz. At some unfortunate moment in history, the COAS had narrowed down the larger chess board of the big battle of taking Pakistan further into future with no baggage from the past into  personal clash of egos. The impression he gave to Army was as if it was GF vs GB. It never was. It was always Shareef's vs Imran Khan, old system vs new system. Purana Pak vs Naya Pakistan.

Gen Bajwa broke the nationalistic shield that Pak Army got in the form of firm patriotic PTI. One page was a problem for Pakistan's enemies. For years, Pakistan had tensions between civil military, giving a perfect opportunity to arch rival India to mock us through their anti  Pakistan rants on electronic media.

It was after years that Pakistan had been working as a state much to the chagrin of Pakistan's enemies.

Once GF was gone, it was count down for IK. In the backdrop, another important development was taking place. Army leadership promised air bases to the US to help them keep an eye on Afghanistan, a tricky situation which could lead Pakistan right into the lap of terrorism which Pak Army had eradicated with utmost sacrifices (check stories in New York Times, Washington Post and Reuters – all suggesting those developments). It appears now, that Pakistan's chief executive PM Imran Khan was kept out of the loop. 

Getting interesting, ain't it? Final Part-3 is on the way.

     

Who stabbed IK in the back? Part-3

According to a NY Times story, CIA director travelled to Pakistan and he was told by GB that Pak Army was ready to cooperate in this new phase of war on terror, providing all essential strategic and non-strategic aid including the prime prize of giving Pakistan's airspace and bases. 

However there was a problem, and which was  this ONE man, IK. Meanwhile IK realising his COAS is making this deal behind his back, gave the statement to a HBO reporter...Absolutely NOT, deterring the plans of Gen Bajwa and the Americans. 

The rest is history.  

Now US also realised that this one man was the problem in their designs for the region. So, they sent this message to Gen Bajwa for helping the opposition in the upcoming Vote of No Confidence. 

The message was picked up by the agencies and given to IK. PM called GB and asked him about it. 

GB with his gift of the gab convinced IK to remain silent until the upcoming OIC conference was held in Islamabad. The argument was that Pakistan could not raise voice against the US while it was practicing a magnanimous diplomatic exercise like the OIC conference. 

In addition, Russia's trip had also taken place with full support of GB. GB was in loop before going, during the trip and even at return. Yet, unfortunately a double game was played with IK on Russia trip. After giving full support to IK and heavily encouraging IK to visit Russia, Gen Bajwa sought help with the ISPR who called their pet reporters and "tipped" them with information that the PM had decided to embark to Russia without the consent of Gen Bajwa. Hence, a misconception of solo flight which it never was. 

Meanwhile clock was ticking and GB was taking no action on the said infamous letter, left with no choice, IK decided to go public yet never embarrassed his COAS.

Even in his interactions with journalists throughout March/April, IK never uttered  a word against COAS or Army.  During one of the meetings, every journalist coaxed him to lengths to come to reality, they told him that there were clear signs which meant that there was an elephant in the room but PM was refusing to see that elephant. According to meeting with journalists, the journalists also told IK that the whole narrative of GB being 'neutral', in reality entailed his active support for the joint opposition, yet IK refused to say a word against GB. 

However, at one point IK said: "I know each and everything but I will never embarrass my Army because that will only make enemies of Pakistan happy and will only damage our country...I will not do that."

That's why IK never tried hard enough to buy back or lure PTI MNAs or allies as he knew the deal was sealed with the strong local orchestrator of this game.   

However, at that point IK had full confidence in Supreme Court. That's why the one sided draconian decision of SC which became totally blind to the actual circumstances came as a shock and a heart pain to IK.

According to an officer (Major) retired from Army, "SC decision had strong Bajwa footprints everywhere.... surprisingly the language seemed military as well".

The fatal mistake made by the script writers was one in an otherwise flawless CIA plan of regime change in Pakistan.

The flaw was that they underestimated the public power that IK had.

In meeting with journalists,  IK said: "We got many shocks, local bodies, by elections surveys all showed that we were unpopular. They made a mistake of thinking people had left me."

So, now all IK has...power of Allah as well as that of public. Will that be enough? The deed has been done. He has been voted out. Phase one of regime change plan successfully implemented. The phase 2 includes a nasty campaign against IK to prove him a corrupt and an incompetent man, target his family, possibly ban PTI through foreign funding case and do a massive PR exercise for General Bajwa. The planted story of BBC which was cosmetically rebuked by ISPR, was also an attempt to malign IK. They are already trying to stifle all the voices in favour of IK by witch hunting all kind of media. Also, a ferocious campaign has been in action to discredit the theory of the letter and conspiracy. So what options does IK have? 

He said: "We will fight", he is fighting. Seems like he's already burnt all his boats.

Shame on those who call him narcissist,  do they know who he really is? His whole life has been a mission to help his countrymen. If anyone fits the definition of narcissism, it's none other than Maryam Nawaz with whom GB struck a deal. And they call him corrupt with a menial 'tosha khana' scandle where he did nothing beyond law. IK has been raising funds all his life. He has sold many such gifts in the past for his hospital and university and he did the same by legally buying things. He broke no law. If anyone is answerable,  it's one man General Bajwa, who has single handily taken Pakistan into utter chaos. Now, we may know who stabbed Siraj ud-Daulah in the back? And why Imran Khan reminded us the story of Mir Jafar?

Its time that people will have to take charge of their destiny. May Allah protect Pakistan 

Who stabbed IK the back? Part-1

On 12th April, Army circulated a post in its circles – False Flag Plus IK (Rebuttal)

This message being disseminated giving a fake narrative of how Army is neutral and in fact they tried to save Imran Khan. Please be weary of such a piece of misleading information.

It's a fact that Army tried to take credit for everything that IK's govt ever did. In fact it was Army that gained from the full perception of "one page" and nationalist politics that was prevalent in PTI's time. It was a PM who stood by his Army...giving them full support. It was this open trust given to Gen Bajwa by IK that allowed voices like Maryam Nawaz, Gul Bukhari, Hussain Haqqani, Taha Siddiqui and Ali Wazir subside. IK did everything to strengthen his Army,  even now when he knows who was the real wolf in sheep's clothing, IK is still not going all out like loud mouthed Nawaz Shareef who gave open threats to Gen Bajwa and Gen Faiz to reveal state secrets, not naming Kalbhushan Yadav, and telling us "problem was inside our house". 

Also, it was because of this full confidence given by IK to Gen Bajwa that he started getting larger than his shoes. First thing, he started pressuring IK for, was to go to IMF, despite IK's much resolve to not do that...he pushed IK into the decision. Secondly, he brought TLP to pressurise IK so that he doesn't go all out against Mohammad Nawaz Shareef (MNS) and company  (remember Gen Bajwa was always  MNS's guy, those who know Gen Ejaz, should know that well, should also have exact knowledge how/when/where the deal was cut with Shareefs by Gen Bajwa).

 So, the time when Gen Bajwa took charge was a time when Army brass was hell bent in getting rid of Shareefs. Bajwa was handpicked by Shareef and ambition was what he had in abundance. He needed time to make postings and appointments in Army to tame them accordingly. He could not save MNS completely because of the pressure exerted by the Army brass of that time,  but he could deliver in a few years provided he got an "extension". Bajwa offered two things to his "selectors"; the Shareefs:

 1. Gradual release of pressure and court cases 

2. A way back into power by proving IK a failure.  

Hence started the pressure tactics for this two-pronged strategy.

In his very first meeting with journalists, the new PM told anchors of Geo and few other channels, that GB is asking him to let MNS go but he doesn't want to.

The new, straight and relatively simple PM had no idea what was the real game yet he kept on reiterating publicly, "main NRO naheen doonga". Had anyone realised why the poor man kept on shouting that again and again? He was giving the message to GB. That's precisely why Maryam Nawaz mocked him and said, " Who are you to give an NRO?"

So when IK didn't listen, a nasty game was played and GB gave full support to Maulana Fazlur Rehman to put pressure on an upright IK. Check the dates. GB successfully cut a deal and allowed NS to flee under the garb of the first dharna.

Meanwhile GHQ started rumours of "magic of Banigala" and a constant mantra that the new government is useless. This mantra was accentuated in unison by the opposition which hated IK. IK resisted giving laxity to anyone but Army started putting it's weight to let every thief go scot- free.  

 There was a general consensus to portray this govt as a failure and acting as if GB himself was doing everything while in reality he was cutting the roots of the new government. GB tried his best to let Maryam Nawaz go to London too  but by that time IK had started understanding the game a bit. GB almost allowed SS to leave Pakistan, only to be stopped by IK at the airport. Military under GB signalled the opposition to bring dharna number two with Maryam. Maulana FR and Bilawal all acting as his puppets. Under the garb of this pressure,  he got his extension. 

Has any clever person ever asked this question to themselves that if Mian Nawaz Shareef was actually ousted with the help of General Bajwa, why in the world PMLN came in parliament and gave an extension to GB? Why? Not only did they give an extension but assured another extension gateway as well.

 Or another question,  How come the anchor Imran Khan forewarned in Dr Moeed Pirzada's show that a deal had been struck and MNS would be leaving for London on health grounds? The clip is still available and it was said months before MNS fell sick and then left the country. 

 Now, started the PDM season and Bilawal and Maryam were promised a fair share in elections of Gilgit-Baltistan and AJK. When the then DG ISI refused to be part of that conspiracy against the elected govt and he allowed the election to be fair, it was a problem for General Bajwa.  This resulted in Gen Faiz getting closer to IK and distance sprung between GB and GF and GB and IK. 

Wait for Part-2 for more revelations.

 

اب اور چپ نہیں رہا جاتا

 اس ملک میں سیاستدان ہوں یا افسر شاہی۔، عدلیہ ہو یا میڈیا ریاست کے چاروں ستون اپنے اپنے فرائض کی ادائیگی کی بجائے دوسروں کے معاملات میں جب تک ٹانگ اڑاتے رہیں گے یہی کچھ ہوگا جو آج ہورہا ہے۔ جہاں تک ایکس  سروس مین کا تعلق ہے کہ وہ  لاہور کے اجتماع میں چیف کے آگے بولے نہیں۔ تو ایسا نہیں ہے۔ وہ بولے تھے لیکن ان کی کسی بات کا صحیح جواب نہیں دیا گیا۔ ایکس سروس مین تو میں بھی ہوں اور کچھ مخلص دوست کچھ ٹائم سے دبے لفظوں اور واضح الفاظ میں تنبیہ کررہے ہیں کہ مت لکھو ان کے بارے میں لے جائیں گے۔ او بھائی بھیجو ڈالا لے جاؤ۔ تاریخ کے اس موڑ پر کیسے تماشائی بن کر بیٹھ جائیں جبکہ بات پاکستان کی ہے۔ میرے دھرم کی ہے۔ میرے بچوں کے مستقبل کی ہے۔ لہذا مجھے بھاشن دینے والے افسران کو آج سے میرا تحفہ یہ ہے۔ جو بھی اس کھلی دھونس اور دھاندلی کے آگے بول نہیں سکتا آج سے اپنے نام میں باجوہ کا اضافہ کر لے۔ یعنی کیپٹن زید حسن باجوہ، میجر علی کامران باجوہ، کرنل شیر علی باجوہ، بریگیڈئیر رحمت منیر باجوہ، جنرل گل خان باجوہ (نام فرضی ہیں)۔یاد رکھیں پاک فوج عظیم ترین ادارہ ہے۔ میری شناخت ہے۔ میں بدقسمت ہوں جو یہ وردی میرا کفن نہیں بنی۔ لیکن ان خوش قسمت شہیدوں کے  خون سے ناانصافی ہوگی اگر آپ میں سے کسی نے فوج کو برا جانا یا گالی دی۔ ہاں جو قصور وار ہیں چاہے ایوب ہوں، یحی، ضیاء یا مشرف یا پھر یہ ایکسٹنشن سرکار ان کو منہ بھر کردیں۔ 

اللہ کریم  پاکستان کی حفاظت فرمائے۔ آمین

Surah Al Kahf - Ayah No 60

Assalam o Alaikum.Shab-e-Juma Mubarak. Like body, soul for its nourishment also needs Quranic vitamins. Vitamin K (Al Kahf) is one of the most important supplement for soul and Juma is the most suitable day for its weekly dosage.

Al Kahf contains four major stories. These stories are also called stories about four major trials. First story is about our heroes, 'The Men of Cave' that talks abut trial of Imaan. Second story, 'The Men of Two Gardens', highlights the Trial of Wealth or materialism. Third story, 'Musa and Khizar AS', is about the trial of kowledge (or lack of it). Final story of ,'Zulqarnain', is tells us about the trials of Power which shall culminate in Armageddon. 

Today we start Rukuh 9 from Ayah 60. Al Kahf is laden with meaningful stories. So far we have been through two major and two minor stories. In first major story, The Men of Cave,  Allah swt has set the bar for us to follow in times when Tauheed is under atrack. Are we not going through such tumultuous times? Second major story is about 'The Men of Two Gardens', which talks about growing dependency on material means and weakening of faith on The Creator of means. How intently we worship material god day in day out? Are we not facing the same challenge now? Two minor stories covered are story about 'Insha Allah' (Ayah 24) amd The Story of Genesis (Ayah 50) which occurs seven times in Al Quran.

Third major story of Al Kahf begins here from Ayah 60. First protocol of Quranic Stories is that these are not stories told by eloquent storytellers during long Arabian Nights rather by The King of Heavens and Earth. So brace yourselves for some life changing individual and society building collective lessons from up coming story of Musa and Khizar Alaihuma Salat o Wassalam. Very briefly, Musa AS was asked about the most knowledgeable person below sky and in sheer naivety, he told his people, who else than Musa AS himself. Upon this, he was guided by Allah swt to reach the junction of two seas to meet someone more knowledgeable than him. So he set off with his able aide (most likely Yusha Ibn Noon). This is just the beginning of yet another captivating story of Al Quran. We shall discuss further details next week.

Only Allah knows the whole Truth.

PS:

For elaborate account if the same story click on the following link.

http://asadjamal32.blogspot.com/2015/05/the-story-of-musa-as-khizar-as.html?m=1

Cause of US Coup in Pakistan

Nasira Javed Iqbal daughter-in-law of Allama Sir Muhammad Iqbal and retired Judje of LHC

I will tell you what crime you committed Dear IK. I have been asking why IK had to be removed immediately rather than wait for 16 months to complete the term. So here is the answer. 

To understand this first let’s cover two concepts 

1) What is Petrodollar. It’s an agreement signed between King Faisal and President Nixon in 1974. 

Saudi responsibility was to convince all OPEC countries to sell oil in US dollars and not accept any other currency or gold. All proceeds from sale will be deposited in US banks or Federal Reserve. (Then there is a lengthy formula how the OPEC county do withdrawals. We can go over it some other time) This increase the demand for USD because for any country to buy oil they first have to buy USD. This arrangement keeps USD strong. 

In return Saudi currency was pegged at 1 USD = 3.75 SR, the Saudi economy may do good or bad the conversation rate will remain same. They will not face devaluation. Second US guaranteed that House of Saud will remain in power, no regime change. 

US responsibility was to make sure none of the opec countries opt out of this arrangement. Iraq and Libya renegade and we all know what happened. 

2) What is Indian rupee-ruble trade singed between India and Soviet Union (subsequently Russia) of 1953.

For Indian purchases from Russia they will pay in Indian Rupee. This increases the demand for Indian rupee and the currency remain strong. 

For Russian purchases from India they will pay in Ruble. This increases the demand for ruble and the currency remain strong. 

An Indian bank will open a branch in Russia and a Russia bank will open a branch in India to facilitate trade. There are safeguards built in so neither country do not cheat (we can go over these some other time). 

This arrangement bypasses SWIFT. Please note, it is very important to understand that this deal occurred in 1953 before the petrodollar deal in 1974. 

IK was the first Pakistani PM to do a Pakistani Rupee-Chinese Yuan deal in 2019. This deal covered semiconductor, transformers, broadcasting equipment. US was not happy, but let it go because it never included oil. 

IK was in the process of doing a Pakistani Rupee-Russia Ruble deal for oil in 2022. Remember Petrodollar deal is dated 1974. This is a no, no. US cannot accept this because if other countries follow suit USD will weaken and US economy will come down to EU level. No more superpower. 

If IK would have succeeded in doing within next 16 months, even at the expense of loosing the next election Pakistan would have come out of slavery. Hence he had to be removed immediately. He left US no choice. 

IK should be thankful that he is not sitting with Saddam Hussain and Qadhdhafi in heaven. US has given him a second chance, but if he is determined not to avail then only God knows what will happen to him or Pakistan. 

If IK is successful in getting this through in his second term, this constant devaluation of Rupee (1 USD = 180 PKR) will stop, Pakistan will start paying IMF and conversion rate recover. 

Pakistan is at a crossroads: 

Can end up with Iraq & Libya 

Can end up with Sri Lanka 

Can end up with freedom

Humiliated, Betrayed, Undervalued

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HUMILIATED, BETRAYED, UNDERVALUED.

The following is the most devastating indictment of the ouster of Imran Khan by the Pakistan Army.

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It's been a long time since I've argued with anyone. I used to be opinionated and vocal, but life's push and shove has taught me that neither am I all knowing nor is it worth my time to insert myself into confrontations. I have opinions, but now I keep them to myself - in fact mostly I wonder if I'm even right about anything.

The last week has tested my resolve to avoid confrontation. I'm not stooping to disrespect but I admit I've been uncharacteristically vocal. Exhausted, I am forced to question myself: Why? Why this intense need to express, defend, sometimes attack. Some introspection has brought me to this understanding; I must not stay neutral, I can not afford to exclude myself anymore, and it's really about one tiny thing: how this scenario has made me FEEL.

I was speaking with my dear friend Ruby Saleem today. We are both PAF brats, brought up on "PAF ration" as my dad would proudly say. Ruby's husband, also a PAF brat, used to quip "Hamarey baap ki Air Force hai!", literally. Ruby's father Uncle Siraj and my dad served together for many years. Her mother who died young taught my mom, a new PAF bride, how to stitch and crochet. My father was awarded Sitara e Jurat in 1965 and is celebrated as a PAF hero. All their lives, our parents enjoyed a warm and loving relationship. Ruby's generation and mine nurtures boundless love for the Pakistan Air Force. When we think family, we conjure up the "Blue": PAF is family.

Ruby's husband Saleem Nawaz and my Razi attained shahadat together. She was left with four children as was I. Saleem Bhai and Razi were buried on the same day, next to each other, in Islamabad. Common citizens lined the streets from Chaklala to Islamabad as their janaza passed, many crying openly. There were upwards of 75,000 people at the prayer, someone said; unknown people who had nothing to do with us. Someone said, "We buried our Chief, Mushaf Ali Mir, in Lahore and here we bury two future Chiefs - Saleem Nawaz and Rizwanullah Khan - together. What a loss, what a sad day for PAF".

Thus, Ruby and I have a bond beyond friendship, into shared history and extreme tragedy, and I imagine we will find a way to die together.

Ruby is livid, and I'm pretty sad too. I asked her "Rubaji, I didnt feel this helpless when Razi left me. Did you, when Saleem Bhai went?". "No Seemi" she said confidently. "They were soldiers, shahadat was their desire and destiny. We married them knowing this, didnt we? And we are shaheeds' wives, not widows - wives. Why would we feel helpless? Allah has promised to look after our children, shaheed ke sadqey". And look after them Allah has - all 8 of them happy, strong, good human beings living their lives not seeking pity or favor, holding their heads high because their fathers served with pride and died honorably. "A good death is its own reward" someone said. Ruby and I, and hundreds of others like us, have attained Sabr through this philosophy.

So why this angst, this helplessness, this desperate feeling of being cheated, being defrauded, being utterly and permanently humiliated, now when our qayamat has passed and we have survived? We should be content and relieved now that the azmaish is nearly over, and whatever disgusting, miserable events are coming to pass, what does it matter to us? We are protected, physically and spiritually.

I have tried to deconstruct the emotional upheaval I am experiencing and I've arrived at the great Maya Angelou's wise words.

Losing the most beloved beings in our lives, our children being orphaned, our parents devastated and our lives uprooted had a direct bombing like impact upon us. We were destroyed and reconstruction seemed impossible. The air crash could have been due to any reason - pilot error, machine malfunction, inclement weather, a conspiracy to kill - it didnt matter. We blamed neither God nor the PAF; we were content that theirs was a good death, and that they had tasked us to bring up their children. We were on a mission and focused on our true north - becoming worthy of the sacrifice they were honored with. We were dukhi - permanently, but we felt cheated - NEVER. The FEELING prevailed, circumstances just existed, inconsequential and non threatening. We have lived our lives proudly as shaheeds' families, have not considered our situation a favor to the nation, and we are better human beings for it.

Then this week came to pass.

#PrimeMinisterImranKhan was not a perfect leader and is not a flawless man, even if Ruby and I (and crores of others) believe that he was the best we could be blessed with. Much can be debated about his achievements (or not). Here's the thing; never once did he make us feel that our loss was insignificant or forgotten. What he said didnt matter, what he did didnt matter - how he made us FEEL mattered. We felt we mattered, and that's a powerful feeling for shaheeds' families.

We wouldve accepted his ouster in an election, through any lawful, transparent, non-conspiratorial process. Let us go a step further; we may have even accepted that such unethical, illegal stuff happens; no matter, oust him and call an election and let him contest fair and square. This would be frustrating, not humiliating.

We are now left with murderers, money launderers, liars and thieves, rapists and pretenders, cowards who have no empathy with the nation. Me saying this is one thing, records and evidence tell us this. Criminals are sworn in to the highest offices of Pakistan on the day they were to be indicted. Convicted murders are welcomed back with garlands and facilitated by government officials. The cowardly Nawaz hustles back to Pakistan while he ran scared earlier giving false witness. The honorable courts throw their doors open for criminals in the middle of the night while they never wake up to people's plight. What Armageddon is this?

And the heartbreaking rumors that my beloved institution, the one that has fed me and protected me, that I have held dear all my life, the one that I stoically entrusted Razi to - the military - may have engineered this? I don't believe it, its beyond my wildest expectations, I would rather die than believe this. Is it so? Tell me its not!

Ruby cries profusely, and I admit I've been crying a lot too. We hold unwavering faith and trust in #ImranKhan - he is incorruptible and his heart beats for his people - us. He's a courageous man and doesn't need our concern and protection. Maybe his destiny too is shahadat; we give him in Allah's protection.

But the rest, we can not forgive. We are cheated and humiliated, and more so if our own colluded to bring this upon us. Saleem Bhai and Razi, my hero father and my PoW father in law, Mushaf Ali Mir and Rashid Minhas, Sarfaraz Rafiqui and so many other beautiful souls wasted their lives in service. They should have lived so that we could remain whole, so that my 3 year old son could remember his father and my 17 year old son not be burdened with responsibilities, so that my daughters could rush back to their father every time the world tried to hurt them.

So that Ruby and I would not have spent the best part of lives alone, in love with dead people.

I imagine the same reason has riled up the nation to the unprecedented groundswell that we are experiencing, unexpected and shocking to the evil unholy alliance. It doesn't matter who did what when and with whom; it matters how they have made us FEEL. .

Humiliated, betrayed and unvalued.

Purana Pakistan to Naya Pakistan - Part 1

Another sleepless night on prevalent political turmoil in the country brought me to certain conclusions. Firstly, why am I perturbed? Answer: for the love of lslam, Pakistan and Army. 

Which out of these three is in danger. None, except possibility of people turning against the Army which would be unfair because Army is made up of people and people are Army. Wedge between these two is like running a dagger through the heart of this nation. Anger and frustration of betrayal has to take a break. Emotions have to be controlled. My initial assumption was that Army leadership let it all happen in stoic cruelty. So, as a passionate servant of the country, Army and people, I came up with my solution to single out one person responsible for it instead of letting this filth be hurled on my love i.e. Pak Army. But this strategy was discomforting not due to any fear of arrest or black colored Dala for which I had already made up my mind. Rather, it didn't make complete sense to me. By singling out leadership, we are still falling prey to the same trap. So this is what needs to be done. 

Firstly, sit back and see what has happened and where are we heading from this point on. In a legit political move, using many unfair means all the forces/ stakeholders out-manouvered PTI. Let's be honest, PTI never had clear majority. PTI  was always walking on a thin tight rope. IK's hands were tied and he wasn't able to govern as well as he could or what people expected from him. He was underperforming. His popularity was continuously showing downward trend. His chances of getting next term were slim rather diminishing. He was losing grip on his party. In short, IK & PTI were up against the wall.  Things never looked so bad as they did at the turn of the year 21/22. Why it got so bad for him shall be covered in detail in the next part with vital recommendations for the way forward.

Along came the saga of VONC. VONC puffed life into IK's politics on ventilator. Suddenly, he was back in the game. It won't be an overstatement to say that right now he is the most popular leader in the country and his party, the single largest party. For those in the business of politics, the situation is like a dream come true. Also give him credit for playing his cards well, securing political mileage for his party and regaining his popularity.

Now what next? Keep the momentum going. But there is a catch. In political arena, there is only one strategic chip i.e. the timing of next general elections. IK/ PTI would like elections to take place as soon as possible to cash in on the momentum of popular support. Whereas, his opponents would like to delay the elections as late as possible because they need time not to become popular with the masses but to break the impetus of IK's popularity. They desperately need time to build narrative against him, slander him, his family and all those who matter to him and his politics. 

I know everyone out of you is itching to know that what would be the role of establishment and other state institutions like ECP, Judiciary etc. It will be covered in subsequent parts but for now, just trust me that it is all about IK. He must be able to manage this highly favourable situation. All he has to do is to keep the charged support going without letting their emotions cool down or spiral out of control and follow his itinerary of political muscle showing in Jalsas, maintain positive pressure on ruling cocktail and Institutions and it seems that he is not far from reclaiming his Premiership with greater majority. He has everything to play for. 

People !!! just think politically and your destiny is not very far away.

This Blog of hope shall follow blog of serious introspection. Until then happy Ramadan.

Only Allah knows the whole Truth.

False Flag Plus - IK

On 7th March, a telegram message was received from the Pak Ambassador in US, Mr Asad Majeed. Leaving aside the contents of the message and *assuming worst case* that a threat was communicated by the US authorities provoking a regime change to overthrow IK Govt, the message was totally ignored by the Govt for precisely *23 days*, till the time NSC meeting was held on the subject on 31st March. 

Now, considering that the contents of the message were deadly serious, the question is why IK and his cabinet members kept ignoring the threat for so many days. Moreover, during this period, an OIC Summit was held in Isb wherein the US Under Secy Uzra Zeya met the Foreign Minister Mr SMQ in 23rd March. This meeting was held in a very congenial environment and covered by FO through all media outlets as a positive development of Pak-US relations. 

My dear Pakistanis, have we ever thought that why wasnt this conspiracy concern raised with the US Under Secy on 23rd March. What was the reason for this lapse. Yes a demarche was sent but is that all a Govt can do against such a powerful conspiracy? Shouldn’t the demarche be sent on 8-10 March. Why shouldnt we demand the removal of US Embassy and Consulates from Pak, or may be summon the US Amb for an explanation? Why weren’t these protocols followed? Why did our Govt waste time to tackle the issue? Because Pakistanis, there wasnt anything substantial in that message to which we could make a conspiracy out of it. 

Now coming over the perception built by PM IK. On 31st March, a day prior to the pre-decided VONC (Vote of No Confidence) voting day, the PM addressed a jalsa in Isb Parade Ground. During this speech, he mentioned that the telegram message received on 7th March is a conspiracy and the opposition is being bribed to topple the Govt as if he is the only saviour of the country. My dear Pakistanis, I have no doubt that these opposition politicians are corrupt to the core but does that mean that they are traitors? Who is IK to decide that? Has any commission or JIT been able to qualify that? 

Dear Pakistanis, anti-US slogan is the easiest selling narrative in such a polarised society. This sentiment has caused us a huge damage. Hate amongst the masses, civil military divide and supporting Russia invading a neighbouring smaller country. Implications will be unimaginable, but who cares, PM seat is more important. The public perception built by IK media cell is that COAS and DG ISI were also part of this conspiracy to remove IK and bring in PMLN. Dear Pakistanis, no other military set up has ever assisted the Govt in a manner that this military hierarchy has done for past 3 years. The same military leadership has been in lead to resolve the Rikodiq issue, ensure completion of border fence, open Kartarpur Corridor, manage FATF requirements, and so many other things, just so that this Govt can perform well. The same Gen Bajwa has been responsible for developing and maintaining relations with KSA, Iran, Afg, UAE, UK, US, Turkey and China while the Govt and IK left no stone unturned to spoil these relations. Morever, once Gen Tariq Khan (Retired) has been asked to lead the inquiry commission only indicates that IK somehow wanted to embroil the Army into his dirty politics. 

Pakistanis, the contributions of Gen Bajwa will be recorded in history as one of the best statesman the country has ever seen. Only time will tell. 

Lastly, I would say that IK has hurt our foreign policy by agitating the Anti-US sentiment merely to get support of the masses on his side. What has Russia ever given us since 1947? Nothing ! Anyone can compare which country has helped us more; US or Russia? No doubt that US is not a friend which we can count on, but lets not be on the wrong side of a super power. Russia has invaded Ukraine and PK IK doesnt condemn the act? Do we really want to be recognised as a country which supports invasions by larger countries onto smaller ones? Isnt that against our principle stance on Kashmir and Palestine? 

Dear Pakistanis, foreign policy is not be used for political gains. VONC was a democratic step taken by the opposition in which Army had no role to play. If it was funded, where is the money trail? Any proof? All fake! Is it really possible that complete opposition, supreme court judges and the complete military hierarchy has sold out to US pressure. Pakistanis, please think again, this gentleman (IK) has fooled us all. Wait and watch how much moral and financial corruption he has done in past 3 years. Your so called honest leader is thirsty for power and suffering from a severe Narcissistic personality disorder.

Surah Al Kahf - Ayah No 59

Assalam o Alaikum. Shab-e-Juma Mubarak. Ramadan Karim. Time to talk about Al Kahf, The Cave of Hope and in our case it is Al Quran in general and Al Kahf in particular.

Moving over to today's Ayah No 59 which is the last Ayah of 8th Rukuh which means the current topic ends here. Let's quickly recap the Rukuh. Ayah 54, the Rukuh starts with Allah swt telling us about fiesty nature of humans. Ayah 55, raises a question, what prevents humans from believing after guidance has come to them. Ayah 56, Messengers brought good tidings and warnings for humans and if they still persist on defying the Truth then resorting to falsehood wiukd be their only option. Ayah 57, who could be more unjust than those who turn away from Allah's message. In this case, as punishnent, Allah swt will put a covering on their hearts and deafness on their ears. Ayah 58, since Allah swt is The Most Merciful and Forgiving, He could puniish them right then but he won't because He would give them time till The Hour, giving them space to return. Today's Ayah 59, talks about the punishment which finally befalls a city/ population on its appointed time.

In nutshell, Allah swt has devised a mechanism full of mercy. Being aware of human limitations, He swt made perfect guiding arrangenents by appointing Messengers and conveying clear cut Message. If we ignore the Message then it is a conscious choice, yet the retribution is not immediate to allow us to return to Him. But it has to be before the appointed time.

May Allah swt keep us among the Guided. Ameen

Army of lions being led by a sheep

In July of 2003, as Post Commander (Captain in rank), sitting on 18000 feet high Musa Post in Siachen Glacier, I spotted Indian movement between my post and Jamal Post. I reported back. Company Commander came all the way to the post to see it for himself and asked me to open fire on enemy. Due to extremely cold temperature as low as -40 degrees and not frequent use of big weapons, very first round got stuck in the Mortar. No one would go near it because it could go off any second. I told the Mortar number to flip the barrel and let the round slide down slowly in my palm. It worked. But we were unable to thwart enemy movement in our company gap. Then I requested my Battalion Commander (Lt Col Imtiaz, 58 Baloch)to let me go physically to take them on. Those days, everyone in the chain could listen to the communication (we called it Multi). My neighbour and coursemate at Baqir Post Captain Awais Adil (now Brigadier) started claiming it was his right (him being Balochi officer) to lead this mission. Despite being Ghazi officer from Armoured Corps my claim was that I spotted the enemy, it was next to my post and I must lead this mission. In Siachen next my post means distant gap between two huge snow clad mountains with network of pitless crevasses along the way. One wrong foot could devour entire party of 8 to 10 men tied in rope. Mission was not approved by the senior leadership for unknown reasons. It amuses me to think about those days because of the drive, passion, fearlessness and fight to lead the deadly missions. I can vouch for men in uniform being solid, reliable and resilient leaders in their youth. 

In early days, the only currency is motivation to stand up for oath that these men take in their youth. As we grow in service, motivation shifts from rigors of patriotism to comforts of DHA. And the fearless lions become circus lions. 

Right now, what happened in political arena is orchestrated by neutrality of the Army. 

Right now, it’s the helplessness that hurts. I can’t change anything else than my own decisions. During our TV time discussions in last week, my son seemed drifting from his only passion of joining Pak Army. He told me to let go and with heavy heart I concurred. And why not when 99.99% Army is not neutral on “Army’s Neutrality”rather highly resentful on the role of one bad egg yet didn’t/ couldn’t do anything which is frustrating. Apparently, there seems to be no end in sight to this nonsensical hierarchy of pyramid like structure. 

When MNS, his daughter and Co, abused COAS publicly, we took them on as sentinels of Army on social media front. Ironically, now their revival is happening under his patronage. Where do we stand in this equation? Betrayed and anguished. He was not neutral rather “neutralised” by his ego, vengeance and greed. 

What a pity. Disappointed & dejected to say the least. Because like I mentioned in earlier part of this piece, these men in uniform don’t flinch or budge in the face of odds but they have always been let down by the senior leadership and one can always trace its root cause in politics, whims and hunger for power and money. 

Only Allah knows the whole Truth.

Surah Al Kahf - Ayah No 58

Assalam o Alaikum. Shab-e-Juma Mubarak. Ramadan Karim. Time to celebrate this double header with Al Kahf.

Today we discuss the penultimate Ayah No 58 of 8th Rukuh which means that current address of Allah swt is coming to a close. Previously, in this Rukuh, vulnerabilities cum limitations of human nature have been highlighte. To address those, Allah swt devised a mechanism of communication with us through His appointed Messengers. It was also clarified that guidance will come to those who will seek it. And those who would defy the Truth, will always find ways to avert it through falsehood. For such conscious attempts to replace Haq with Batil, there will be recompense. But if we keep in mind the overwhelming mercy of Allah swt, next message (Ayah) should be of hope. Subhan Allah, as a The Greatest Teacher and Mentor, it was against His Grandeur to leave us with warnings of such horrific consequences. Now read the Ayah below carefully. Having identified two natural weaknesses of the creature in the beginning of the Rukuh, Allah swt reminds us about two of His Supreme traits; Forgiveness and Mercy. Also leaves the choice with us to repent and revert. It is height of His mercy that He assures us that He wouldn't hasten the dispensation of Justice, if He wanted, who could have stopped Him from doing so. But He swt has dedicated a Day of Justice with clear cut warning that there would be no escape on that Day. Meaning thereby, that return to Him before its too late.

May Allah swt help us repent and revert before its too late. Ameen 

تلخ استعارے

اس تحریر کی ضرورت کچھ استعارے ہیں امید ہے اس مد میں کچھ غیبی مدد مل جائے۔ ابتدا ٹھیک ہوئی “غیبی مدد” والا پہلا استعارہ تو ٹھیک بیٹھا۔ 

موجودہ سابق حکمران کچھ لوگوں کی نظر میں کم عقل اور کم ماہر سہی، ملک کا کاروبار تو چل رہا تھا۔ جو اعشاریئے دو ماہ قبل تک مناسب دکھ رہے تھے وہ ایسے نیچے گر رہے ہیں جیسے ان کے کاؤنٹر میں کشش ثقل ہی معطل ہو گئی ہے۔ تھوڑی سہی کم از کم عزت سے روٹی کھانے کاڈھنگ آرہا تھا۔ پھٹے کپڑوں اور کشکول چھپاتے لوگ مغیرے سے آشنا ہوتے جا رہے تھے پر گاؤں کے چوہدری کب یہ برداشت کرتے ہیں اور پھر استعمار نے چالیں چلنی شروع کیں اور ان کو ہمیشہ کی طرح حواری بھی مل گئے لیکن ذرا غلامی کی پرتیں تو چیک کریں وقت لگتا ہےانگریزوں کی غلامی سے نکل کر کالے انگریزوں کی غلامی سے نکلنے میں جو ابھی بھی انگریزوں اور ڈالروں کے غلام ہیں۔ ذاتی طور پر ہمالیہ کے قدموں میں اگنے والی  دیسی گندم کی روٹی اور چنار کے سائے میں بیٹھنے کی سعادت نے ہی تو باندھ رکھا ہے اس دھرتی سے۔ اس سے زیادہ کی تو آرزو بھی نہیں۔ 

اب نظریں ترازو والوں پہ لگی ہیں۔ اس داغدار ترازو سے امید لگانا بھی امیدوں کو داغدار کرنے کے مترادف ہے۔   

یہ جو دائیاں مکروہ  بازو  (JUI(F)& TLP )حرکت میں آرہا ہے، یہ بھی تو سیاست کا غیر سیاسی چہرہ اور کسی کا مہرہ ہے۔ سیاسی جماعتیں (روٹی کپڑے اور ووٹ کو عزت دینے والے) لوگوں کو موبلائز  کیوں نہیں کرتیں؟ اچھا !!! اتنے خائن ہیں کہ لوگ ان کے کہنے پر نکلنے کو تیار نہیں۔ اوکے پھر کوئی قومی حکومت ہی بنا لیں ورنہ غیر قومی حکومت بننے کے لیئے حالات سازگار اور راہ ہموار ہوتی جا رہی ہے۔ پھر نہ کہنا خبر نہ ہوئی۔ 

عجیب حالات ہیں  دشمن کیساتھ شیروں کی طرح لڑنے والے بھی بے بس لگ رہے ہیں۔ کریں بھی کیا جب شیر کی کھال پہن کر بھیڑیے ان پر مامور ہو جائیں۔ 

اے اللہ رب العزت ہم اس قابل نہ تھے جو کرم تو نے ہم پر کیا۔ رمضان میں دیئے اس تحفے کی خود ہی حفاظت فرما۔