The writing is on the wall for Pervez Musharraf. The only thing undecided is if he will go on his own volition or will he be eased out. So the question now is, who will they agree to nominate as the next President of Pakistan?
Anyone remembers Justice Rafiq Tarar? The guy who dashed off to Quetta on a government plane in the middle of the night to twist the Balochistan High Court at the behest of Abbaji. Yes, the same Rafiq Tarrar who claims he is still the President of Pakistan?
And if we are not in a mood for a flowing beard then there are other options not in any particular order.
Iftikhar Chaudhry
Zardari has reservations about restoring him to the bench and Sharif has made his restoration the cornerstone of his campaign. Both are agreed on judicial reforms, so the best compromise would be to ease him into Presidency. vakil bhee khush, quam bhee khush.
Aitezaz Ahsan
He is articulate, respected, intelligent, and in the forefront since March 09, 2007. And while Asif Zardari consolidates himself in PPPP what better way than to kick him upstairs?
Imran Khan
The poor fellow does not have a constituency, but has lots of passion and rhetoric. Him minus 58 -2(b) would be a good combination.
Asif Zardari
He is not a graduate, not a member of this assembly and needs to gain his spurs in politics after the sad assassination of Benazir Bhutto. From the top he can keep a better eye on dissent within PPPP. If he accepts, he would like to have the 58-2-(b) danda handy.
Nawaz Sharif
He is barred from becoming the Prime Minister and is not a member of this Assembly. He has been the Premier of Punjab and Prime Minister of Pakistan twice. And if he accepts the Presidency he would also like to have the 58-2-(b) around just in case.
So who is your choice?
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Musharraf is the best choice as a president for now. I want him there, so that he can keep the check on these Lutera politicians. But God Forbid, Musharraf wants to go or he has to go, we ill have to come up with the person who should be accepted by all Pakistani Awam.
We would have to build consensus on this, as of right now its very hard to find an honest, loyal, intelligent and trustworthy person in pakistan. All the top lot is corrupted with people like Zardari, Sharifs, Altaf etc…
The best candidate for presidentship of pakistan will be pak nuclear scientist DR. Qadeer.he is not very much popular among pakistani but command respect.No Political party can oppose him due fear of people mandate.This will equalize the humiliation that he faced from the pakistani goverment.This will also bring estability in pakistan.The insurgency in frontier province of pakistan will end peacefully as all have faith his dedication to the country pakistan.
what about making a fun guy as the new President?
- Umer Sharif
- Fariha Pervez
- Shahid Afridi
Or what about Uncle Sargam?
I think Uncle Sargam would be the best coice.
Imran Khan, the man with proven track record of humanitarian work, who really cares. I request you Adil sb and people who can write in papers to do something about the voting right of overseas pakistanis.
Even if Musharraf doesn’t go, though he should if has any gheirat left, he would be rendered powerless and then won’t have any graceful exit. Supporting him anymore means nothing.
Next President for Pakistan? With President Musharraf still in office we don’t need to think about who’s next but in case he steps down then this certainly is a big question. I have no qualms against judges, but making one of them President is simply not a choice for me. Reasons:
1. In our lawless country we need courageous people like Justice Iftikhar, Justice Bhagwandas, Justice Raamday etc. to provide timely justice to poor and needy.
2. As many had suggested that Justice Bhagwandas be given the opportunity, I think no. In India, Muslims are not a minority they are the second biggest religious class, they are a major part of the society. And let’s not forget that the major reason behind the existence of Pakistan is to create a land where Muslims can live their lives freely according to their religion. Mr. Bhagwandas is no doubt an excellent and dutiful citizen of Pakistan but I can’t expect a Non Muslim to run the state affairs of a Muslim country in accordance with Islam.
3. As for those who are suggesting Mr. Aitezaz Ahsan, ya good choice but I think he will be more appropriate as the Federal Law Minister.
After judges we have the choice of existing politicians. Making one of them President is a big NO. Reasons:
1. Mr. Zardari & Mr. Sharif are still seen as corrupt politicians by thousands of Pakistanis and with the type of reputation they have in their own country and abroad it’s not a good idea to give them the post.
2. Mr. Imran Khan, nah he is too naïve and is simply not the one who can be considered as a politically smart person. His previous affiliations and decisions clearly show his lack of political stability. Whenever his name came in front of me the only thing that came into my mind is ‘Thali ka Baingun’ ( sorry don’t know the exact words to describe this idiom)
With Judges and Politicians ruled out, the only possibility left is those suggested by the other readers like Asma Jehangir, Edhi etc. Again a big NO. Reasons:
1. Although these people are doing well for the welfare of the masses but again they are politically too naïve to hold such a responsible position.
2. Somebody had suggested that a chance should be given to Scientists, ya good thought but then who will do all that good research work?
3. A suggestion was for Mukhtaran Mai!!!!!! I do feel sorry for what she has been through but she the President of Pakistan !!!!!! Somebody has a bad sense of humor.
So at the end I’m out of options. A brief look towards our history and I can’t find a single civilian President who has done anything exceptional for this country. I’m no fan of Military rulers but in our history it is these guys who actually (somewhat) managed this country. Pakistan has seen its best time during a military rule (Ayub Khan’s Period) and also it’s worst during a military rule (Yahya Khan, Zia-ul-Huq). Musharraf’s period is a transitional period from good to bad to worst. But I still think he is the best of the worst available. A country cannot be just run by a President alone, a person no matter how powerful, cannot a run a country like ours on his own. A brief look at the history and you will see that no ruler either civilian or military was bad as a human; it was the decisions they make that made them evil in the eyes of people. If we take example of our own house, whenever there is an important decision to make we take advice from elders, from that who are experienced and that’s what our religion told us to do. And if I’m not wrong that’s how our government runs its daily affairs by seeking advice from ministers. If I were in a position to decide who will be the next president for Pakistan, I’ll let Musharraf to continue his term but only with a special advisory council apart from the ministers to assist him on crucial decisions. And I think there should be a permanent advisory council that includes notable people from every walk of life and people like Justice Wajihuddin, Asma Jehangir, Adreshar Cowasjee (I’m huge fan ?) etc. can play an excellent role in any such council. I wish someday somebody will think about this but till then please let Musharraf complete his term.
Any TOM, DICK or HARRY DUMBWIT out of these political monkeys would do as long as he will be compliant and have his eyes wide shut to the shenanigans & corruption of the next PPP led government!
The sooner President MUSHARRAF now gets out and leaves with honor and dignity the better it would be. Let these skunk politicians wrestle in their ”poo” that they have created for themselves!
I would say a person with lots of courage and good knowledge of legal matters/politics is needed. May be Aitezaz Ahsan.