So What If Sharif Brothers Are Disqualified?
Posted by anas on Feb 26, 2009 in Pakistan, Politics | 7 commentsI fail to understand why a ‘popular’ person cannot be disqualified in Pakistan. Why can’t a two-time Chief Minister and a two-time Prime Minister, elected with two-third majority, be disqualified? What is the fuss about the recent decision of the Supreme Court? So, what if Nawaz Sharif has been disqualified? People should know that he was already ineligible and the court has just witheld the previous verdict. Any why not? A sitting PM, who conspired against the army chief and tries to sack him in-air, doesn’t even deserve to taste power again.
A goon from this very party stated on TV that a politician cannot be disqualified by court. He can only be rejected by the awam. Yeah, and that will never happen in feudal politics! How conveniently he managed to score a point! If the courts cannot disqualify a politician, cannot try an armyman so what the heck is it for?!
Obviously, the current decision is politically motivated but I feel this should have happened long ago. Indeed, it did. There is no place for such a man in the politics of Pakistan.
We should all thank the Almighty that the crooked court has made a landmark decision to get rid of the second most corrupt man in Pakistan (after Zardari). The only thing to lament about here is that the two stooges (Sharifs) will now get lots of media attention and will continue to speak in the emotional, cry-baby style.
I, however, believe that Shahbaz Sharif may still make a comeback in the power politics. As for the elder Sharif, the doors are closed. He will remain as the head of his party, but hold no official post.
Now, coming to the political side of it, I believe this is a very risky move by the man who inherited the country from his wife’s will. Contrary to what others think, I’ve a feeling that this move has worked nicely so far. I saw Saad Rafique saying that the Long March of lawyers will now be transformed in to Pakistan Bachao Movement. This effectively will bring PML-N in to the limelight and the lawyers will take the backseat. There may be a ‘race condition’ as to who leads the movement and what is the objective of it putting everyone in confusion. This decision is also an attempt to restrict the support from Pubjab for the Long March.
PML-N have also called for mid-term elections, again which is something not required. Any sort of election at this point in time will result in a similar result as before. PML-N will not win anything in Sindh and Baluchistan, while PPP may lose ground in Punjab.
In conclusion, my view is that Shahbaz Sharif has become a victim of political vandetta while Nawaz Sharif got what he deserved.
who was the goon?
and my only issue is that such moves lead to provincialism…these dethroned leaders will tell their followers that a President from Sindh has disregarded the votes of ppl of Punjab etc etc…u know these guys are really good at it..i have seen politicians from other provinces maligning Punjab to meet their political ends…now same game might start over here
This is rubbish. It was injustice, and injustice to anyone should be condemned. People like you makes it understandable why Pakistan has most corrupt leader as head of state..
@Pinky
I totally agree that they lead to provincialism. And I feel that Shahbaz’s government has been wrongfully brought down and the immediate governer-rule proves it.
@Ahmad
Yeah, people like ME! Whereas a man who conspired against a chief of army staff and 150+ passengers in air is an innocent, isn’t it?
The Sharif brothers claim that they are not power hungry…if they are not then why play havoc on the roads? And if these people are just so concerned about democracy, why dont they make their own party a lil democratic by choosing a new leader for a change.
As for corrupt leaders, i think it was just a matter of who won the race in being more corrupt: the Bhuttos or the Sharif brothers. At least the Bhuttos left some proofs behind and also got jailed/hanged/murdered. The Sharif brothers were always seen as the messiahs even when they attacked the Supreme Court in their tenure or wen they signed a deal with Mush to save their lives and escape to KSA.
The problem I have with this decision is…the court behind it, and the man behind the courts..
That’s what’s wrong with this ruling.
Getting my point ?
@karachiwali
i totally agree
@Uni
Obviously you’re forgetting the history. The man was also convicted in 1999 by another judge. This judiciary just upheld the previous ruling! The convicted man tried to hijack a plane!!! Why is that not important here?
“What is the fuss about the recent decision of the Supreme Court?”
“We should all thank the Almighty that the crooked court has made a landmark decision to get rid of the second most corrupt man in Pakistan (after Zardari).”
yea ryt..we should thank Almighty while the most corrupt man is sitting on the president seat…just great
i agree with uni that the problem lies with the ppl sitting in the courts and the man whos controlling them.apply the same rules on ppp n mqm too…hw come they are eligible then??even the current PM can be declared ineligible the same way shahbaz sharif has been…so why r the sharif brothers being isolated n where the hell this governors rule become inevitable…cant u ppl c wat zardari is upto???hes the mastermind behind the whole game…he knows he wont get a second chance so hes upto no good.