Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Banu Attacks


American spy planes attacked Banu today killing 7 people.


Banu, is an area which comes under the Federal Authority, therefore this attack is definately on Pakistani soil and it requires a strict action. Moreover, this attack has increased the hatred in the people of Pakistan for the American and its own government too for various and obvious reasons. If the Pakistani government 'silently' supports the American Agenda i.e. by giving a free hand to the Americans ,which it is doing currently, the current situation will take an extreme turn to doom for them. But, what the Americans and our government always forget is that when people turn upto the streets in this country, then its always the people who are victorious. Mr. Zardari do you want to exit the same way Ayub, Zia and Musharraf went?


The financial crunch has made aid indispensible for our survival. Therefore, the sorry state of affairs in this country has made the oppressor attack Pakistan at ease. As usual for the past few decades, they give Pakistan a few billion dollars, because they know that the government shuts its mouth when the men in power digest some money into their bellies. Interestingly, this is one of the reasons for the continous financial crisis in this country, because when the the people of Pakistan have to pay it back through inflation and high utility bills, which is surely just because we do remain silent and we should pay the price too.This needs to be stopped as it cannot be tolerated as valuable lives are being lost each day. Moreover, its a violation which boils the blood of many and of anyone. Americans attacked Japan in the 40's when the latter attacked Pearl Harbour, do the Americans want us to follow their steps?


When a criminal is at the peak of success in his business, he forgets that he is making his house out of cards which will bring him crashing down if people plan to blow it down. It happened with several of our leaders - Ayub, Zia & Musharraf - our government is sadly doing the same, their 'silent cooperation' to the Americans is increasing nationalist feelings among people.


Interestingly, a British who visited the 'United India' couple of centuries back said to his generals that the people of this country have such strong bonds that it will be really difficult to conquer it. The solution he suggested was the divide and rule. The British applied it and acheived their desired results, India applied it and we lost East Pakistan, Americans are trying to do the same - are the people ready to bear the consequences?


Friday, November 7, 2008

REFORMS WILL REPSITE


The sorry state of our financial situation is making matters worse for the people in our country. Devastatingly, inflation is breaking the backbone of the common man. Plus, the recent rumors of bankruptcy and the request for a grant from IMF and the World Bank have created more uncertainty in the hearts of the countrymen. But, we are still surviving!

The reason we are still surviving and running the affairs of our house, though very difficultly, is that we have not reached the saturation point with the grace of the Most Powerful – Allah. The point is to make good use of this time otherwise we will definitely head towards mayhem.

According to latest statistics we require approximately $ 9 billion for the smooth running of our national finance system. Moreover, the government requires a proper source of funding so that mess in the house could be sorted out. These two aspects are indispensable for the survival of our system, security and financial strength.

These two aspects can be achieved through proper planning by the group of people who have the magic wand which we have bestowed on them on February 18 2008. Surprisingly, the incumbent government of Pakistan which consists one of the best businessmen in Pakistan has failed to devise a Plan B for the purpose of bail-out. It’s the duty of these institutions, the respective ministries, to take Pakistan out of this financial mess even if the foreign donors don’t come to rescue us.

To achieve stability, the government has to introduce strict trade reforms and people of Pakistan have to support them with patience and honesty. Firstly, every business of Pakistan should register itself under the government and should pay yearly fees for conducting business in Pakistan according to their volume of business. Failure to do so should lead to hefty fines and penalties. Secondly, the collection of taxation and submission of it should be transparent. Importantly, nobody should be spared for having affiliations with powerful personalities or through the helping hands of corruption. Thirdly, government should resolve the energy and inflation crises with the money collected from trade measures. Agriculture Sector should be heavily subsidized, with wealth and wisdom, so that Pakistani products give a tough competition to their competitors. Finally, and most vitally, trust should be restored inside the hearts of the countrymen so that they decide to help the government in such an initiative and i.e. by accepting the demands of the majority – the restoration of judiciary because fair justice is the only thing in the world which can bring back trust.

Though, the government has shaped number of committees to solve the current fiscal dilemma but it cannot be appreciated as it has not restored harmony. The way this government is working at the moment reminds me of those people who don’t move forward to help the ones who are drowning. Instead, they look at them in a state of worry and ponder for no use i.e. they fail to derive a solution. Later, they point out the scapegoats for their failures, but yet not accepting their responsibility. My leaders, authority comes along with responsibility, and if you are not capable for it, accept your ‘not a success’ as it would be appreciated. Moreover, your name would be written down in history in golden words for accepting mistakes, which none has done in this country before, as repentance is the best way to seek forgiveness and prosperity. And, if you can do it then we stand united with you. You show us the way through your strong will, and we would walk down it even it was the thorniest path in the world.