Adil Najam
Many of you would already have seen this photograph.
It shows a policeman (of the Punjab Police, I believe) helping hang billboards showing the election symbol of ‘bicycle.’ The bicycle, by the way, is the electoral symbol of the ruling party PML(Q), whose supposed Prime Ministerial candidate Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi is the Chief Minister of Punjab and, therefore, the direct boss of this poor cop.
By the way, from the look of it this official van is holding lots of other billboards; most likely with the same symbol. For the uninitiated we should note that the Blue Toyota Hilux vans are the vehicle of choice for the Punjab Police. Also note the word (in Urdu) ‘Police’ at the back of the van and the green number plate. Both signifying that this is an official government vehicle. The policeman, of course, is also in official uniform – duly armed – and ‘assisting’ in what is clearly political campaigning.
My first thought had been to ask people to suggest a funny title for this… maybe something like “Police ka hai farz madad aap ki!” (It’s the Police’s duty to help you) which used to be the slogan of the police service. However, there is very little about this picture that is funny. And their is plenty that is truly disturbing.
“free Elections”… one more lie from Musharraf….
British Suspect Escapes in Pakistan
Associated Press
Posted: 2007-12-15 14:55:20
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (AP) – Rashid Rauf, a British suspect in an alleged plot to blow up trans-Atlantic jetliners, escaped from police custody in Pakistan on Saturday, officials said.
Rauf escaped after appearing before a judge at a court in the capital, Islamabad, said Khalid Pervez, a city police official. Two policemen were being questioned about how Rauf had gotten away.
Federal Interior Secretary Kamal Shah said he had been informed of the escape, but said he had no details.
BB is the only who cooperated with Mushraf no i am not fan of BB but NS for the interest of Pakistan should have co0prated with Mushraf. BB is cooperating to make more money from Pakistan but NS should have done it for interest of Pakistan.
Allah Bless Pakistan.
Pak Army’s new found love
Now I knaow why there is a policeman in the picture not a fauji jawan doing his bid towards enlightened moderation as Pak Army has recently found a new love. Yes it is selling sheep and cattle in Karachi.
After successful intervention in various business projects Pakistan Army now ventured in to lucrative business of cattle trade on the eve of Eid-UL-Adha.
According to BBC Pakistan Army currently managing a very big animal bazaar in the outskirts of Karachi around super highway. They are making most from this venture by charging Rs 250.00 per sheep and Rs 500.00 per cattle head.
I personally believe that Pakistani Army will out perform all their competitors venture as they have experience of trading members of national and provincial assemblies like a herd of sheep. Furthermore, the way they treat civilians in Pakistan is reminiscent of the way farm owner treats his/her livestock. So their new business enterprise makes very good business sense as they have all the skills and experience in this type of trade.
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Who brought BB back? She is in bed with Mush and will try to keep the dictator alive for a few more months.
We need Aitzaz Ahsan to come forward but the poor guy is still under detention.It is our misfortune.