Syed Ahsan Ali
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General Musharraf prepared well-chalked out plan to sustain himself in power which is moving smoothly towards its successful eventuality. Chief Justice reinstated on the 20th of July and two other potential threats to his authority – Benazir Bhutto and Nawaz Sharif – formed ARD to dislodge him from his office. It was a precarious situation for him where he was caught in a no man’s land. Things were looking rosy for democratic powers in the country. Lawyers’ movement showed that it would be hunky-dory for Pakistan if that mood persists for any length of time. But as always, establishment came up with the plan that so far has solved most of the problems of Mr. President.
In my opinion, there are two acts of this drama. It all started when General went to Abu Dhabi suddenly and the nation heard that Pakistan Peoples Party’s Chairperson was having a dialogue with the insignia of military rule in Pakistan just to bargain few personal interests and some power sharing formula. It shell-shocked Pakistani people. Benazir Bhutto persistently said that this dialogue would not affect her overall standing in political arena but independent polls indicate that her popularity is coming down as rapidly as prices are going up in Pakistan. She was so excited about the whole deal package that she made herself isolated. Mian Nawaz Sharif publicly said that it was the breach of ARD to enter into any kind of dialogue with Army ruler and then he decided to form APDM with support of MMA and other smaller parties. But Benazir carried her march towards the attractive deal. She pinned all her hopes with the deal and few days back she came up empty-handed after proclaiming that PML-Q sabotaged her progress towards a deal which could have changed Pakistan’s future. And now after proving herself as the part of Musharraf’s boat she has created a situation for herself where majority of Pakistanis think PPP as pro-Musharraf than anti-Musharraf. This sentiment tarnished Benazir Bhutto to an extent that she may not get an overwhelming majority to form a government without coalition. So first part of the plan was to welcome Benazir in a dialogue and then leave her at the juncture where her popularity crashed and she remains helpless without much support of PML-Q to form any kind of government or sit in opposition. Plan-A accomplished successfully!
Now let us move towards second plan. When Mian Saheb shook hands with Benazir Bhutto to topple Musharraf government, he became another potential threat. Musharraf brought MMA his old allies into the play to strengthen his stay in power to execute his plan-B which he prepared for Nawaz Sharif. MMA and other smaller parties told Sharif family that you become a non-entity in ARD in presence of Benazir Bhutto and you are still a power in Pakistan politics to tackle Musharraf challenge alone right at the time when Musharraf opened a dialogue with Benazir in Abu Dhabi. They also assured him that petition against his exile in Supreme Court would be enough to get him back to his motherland. Timing was perfect. Mian Saheb felt cheated. Prevailing mood of SC and assurances of several parties made him over-confident to confront army ruler from the platform of APDM and he filed a petition against his exile. As expected, SC ordered in his favor. He was then left with no option except getting back to Pakistan. He booked a flight, tied his seat belt and landed at Islamabad Airport with the convoy.
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Government already brought Saudi Arabia to help itself. Mian Saheb was exiled again with strict orders of not releasing any political statements against any political issues of Pakistan. So Nawaz Sharif episode is over now at least for three years.
Now General Musharraf is back on his foot. He has no one to challenge his stay in the power except MMA (secretively), MQM, and PML-Q (openly) and all of them are on his own side.
In midst of all of this, one real hope is Supreme Court which is also under immense pressure after few horrible incidents in Karachi court and with lawyers all over the country.
Photo Credits: Photos for this post are taken from the daily Dawn.
Your Future Is Here Program heading into second year.
SaskBusiness November 1, 2004 | Chorney, Noelle Recognizing our young leaders at the Your Future Is Here gala will become an annual event thanks to the success of the Your Future Is Here Program. this web site oasis day spa
Young faces beamed with pride and a well-deserved sense of accomplishment as they stepped up to the podium to accept their awards at the First Annual Your Future Is Here gala. Nine scholarships, ranging in value from $2,500 to $10,000 and one $10,000 Start-up Capital Fund were awarded, affirming the outstanding success of the Your Future Is Here Program’s first year.
“The talented young people recognized at the gala are representative of the up and coming generation of professionals and entrepreneurs in this province.” Don Somers, Chair of the YFIH Committee stated.
Laura Small, Executive Director of Women Entrepreneurs of Saskatchewan, Inc., said, “I was surprised to discover that we were the only sponsors for a capital start-up fund. When the idea was presented to me, I didn’t hesitate for a second. The benefits have exceeded our expectations, both in terms of profile for W.E., but also in the satisfaction of helping young women to pursue entrepreneurial opportunities in Saskatchewan.” Winners and finalists for the 2004 awards were recognized in the following categories:
$10,000 Women Entrepreneurs of Saskatchewan Inc. Capital Fund Winner: Courtney Miettinen, Watrous Courtney has developed a business plan for a full day spa consisting of esthetics, massage therapy, tanning and retail designed for comfort and relaxation, and will be opening the Country Oasis Day Spa & Gift Studio in Watrous.
$10,000 SaskTel A. E. Blakeney Scholarship Winner: Shannon Constant, Prince Albert Shannon is a graduate of Charlebois Community School in Cumberland House. In high school, she participated in numerous sports, co-ordinated community sports programs for youth, and was active in her SRC and the 30-hour famine. Shannon is registered in the Faculty of Nursing at the First Nations University in Prince Albert.
$5,000 Regina Entrepreneurial Foundation Scholarship $2,500 SGI Scholarship Winner: Dustin Gero, Regina Dustin is enrolled at the University of Regina and will complete a Bachelor of Administration in 2006. He has a keen interest in organizations that support youth and the philanthropic aspect of business and wants to start a specialty retail store or financial services business.
$5,000 Saskatchewan Research Council Scholarship Winner: Evan Manning, Saskatoon Evan has developed a system for enhancing the sport of paintball that establishes field units which are a base for positions that teams hold and control. These units measure the time that the team is in control of the base. Evan is a third year engineering student specializing in civil engineering.
$5,000 Saskatchewan Research Council Scholarship Winner: Terri Lynn Paulson, Foam Lake Terri Lynn is enrolled in the College of Agriculture and has developed a software for enhancing the effectiveness of pesticides through the analysis of water quality. The portrait of a starving Ethiopian boy inspired her to take action and she believes her work will lead to the development of new crops that can thrive in the environments of underdeveloped countries. go to web site oasis day spa
$2,500 Saskatchewan Council for Community Development Scholarship Winner: Tim Irvine, Regina Tim is currently enrolled at the University of Regina, completing his Bachelor of Education degree. He believes that as one generation teaches the other, and respects that which has gone before, we will continue to grow together in harmony.
$2,500 Saskatchewan Council for Community Development Scholarship Winner: Gwen Nickel, Nipawin Gwen is currently enrolled in the Therapeutic Recreation diploma program at SIAST, Kelsey Campus as a distance education student. She believes that our province needs more people who are trained to enhance the lives of others with disabilities.
$2,500 Rotaract Scholarship Winner: Meghan Brandt, Saskatoon Meghan is active in many aspects of the community including everything from charitable foundations, to the arts, to being a member of the Golden Key International Honours Society (an academic organization that offers positions to the top 10 per cent of university students, worldwide). Meghan has been accepted in the University of Saskatchewan’s College of Medicine this fall and in April of 2008, will graduate a doctor.
$2,500 Rotary Scholarship Winner: Nicole Watt, Melfort Nicole is an award-winning international figure skater who at the age of eight was diagnosed with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis. Inspired by the tireless dedication of her doctor and role model Dr. Allan Rosenberg, it is her dream to become a doctor herself and concentrate her practice in rural Saskatchewan.
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My friends don’t lean a great deal on the Supreme Court and on courts in general. You will surely feel let down sooner or later and moan about the death of justice.
It would be naive to believe that the Courts are not political. In fact, they occasionally tend to play both sides of the fence.
PS: ub kehnay ko kiyya bacha hai :)
Seems ATP is dumbfounded after the verdict…no comments so far…
Do not dishearten. The issue will be revisited by the “full court” some time soon.
She may have had a stroke, paralysis of the right side, but is not dead yet.
From these ashes a new verdict can still be hoped. There is no “rendition” still for dreaming an impossible dream.