Adil Najam
This photograph of lawyer leader Aitzaz Ahsan on top of an ambulance putting his hand together and begging for peace and a stop to the needless violence by some who are ‘supposedly’ his supporters, speaks volumes. It speaks volumes about Aitizaz Ahsan; volumes about the culture of anger and violence that has gripped Pakistan, and volumes about the the state of Pakistan politics. A sense of anger and angst continues to define Pakistan.
Read also, Aitizaz Ahsan’s letter to his fellow lawyers, back in December.
Whether the violence is the result of nefarious ‘agency’ designs to discredit the lawyers movement or the disgruntlement of frustrations within the movement, it does not bode well for the country and for democracy in the country. It may serve the short-term interests of some, but it cannot be in the long-term interests of Pakistan.
The pictures (above) of mayhem and violence on the streets of Pakistan are are equally articulate about the state of affairs in Pakistan.
yes I think a “battle for Karachi” has begun. The real loser will be people of Karachi. The only winner will be Musharraf.
HERE IS THE NEWS. I THINK MQM WILL NOW MAKE LIFE EVEN MORE MISERABLE FOR KARACHI JUST TO PROVE A POINT:
KARACHI: Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) Rabta Committee said that MQM will now sit on the opposition benches, seeing the non-serious attitude from Pakistan People
My admiration for Aitizaz Ahsan has gone sky high. A real peace loving person.
@Ibrahim
assuming ur allegations r 100% true, does that mean everything he says is wrong?
i liked certain things he says, and i wud continue to quote him even though i dont feel convinced with most of his other points. same goes for everyone ;)
You said:
It may serve the short-term interests of some, but it cannot be in the long-term interests of Pakistan.
I disagree, violence can’t be in anyone’s interest in both short and long term. A destabilized Pakistan makes everyone a loser.