The Next 48 Hours

Posted by anas on Mar 14, 2009 in Pakistan, Politics | 2 comments This weekend of 14/15 March 2009 can be a turning point in the history of Pakistan. There have been a myriad rumours today where some were absolutely absurd.  There are a number of possible ways out of this chaos. I will try to have a look at some of them here. I must say at this point that unfortunately Pakistan is not the only thing that these politicians are thinking about. There is a lot at...
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Islamabad Buzzing With Rumours

Posted by anas on Mar 13, 2009 in Pakistan, Politics | 2 comments There are all sorts of rumours going around with the most concrete being the President acceding to some of the demands. Chances of reinstatement of Iftikhar Chaudhry are at all time high and having two separate judicial institutions is equally likely. We may have something like two Chief Justices in parallel (hahaha!!). The President has also, reportedly, agreed for the end of Governor rule in...
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In The Aftermath Of Lahore Shootout

Posted by anas on Mar 5, 2009 in Pakistan | 8 comments I couldn’t muster the strength to express my feelings yesterday following the Lahore attacks. I felt absolutely terrible after looking at the images of the bodies of poor policemen who sacrificed their lives to save the Sri Lankan cricketers. I was disappointed, angered and terrified. I still am. These policemen and the driver deserve to be saluted for showing the derring-do at a time of chaos...
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You're Not Innocent Mr. Sharif!

Posted by anas on Mar 1, 2009 in Pakistan, Politics | 6 comments On April 15, 1999, an Ehtesab Bench of Lahore High Court convicted Benazir Bhutto and Asif Ali Zardari and sentenced them to undergo five years’ imprisonment each, and to pay a fine of $8.6 million. The court also ordered their disqualification as members of the parliament, as well as confiscation of their property. The Ehtesab Bench, comprising Justice Malik Qayyum and Justice Najmul Hasan...
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Will Muslim Leagues Unite? Will We See A New PM?

Posted by anas on Mar 1, 2009 in Pakistan, Politics | 0 comments The imposition of governor rule in Punjab has prompted the factions of Muslim League to realise that this is an attempt of PPP to encroach in their territory. In fact, the PPP has already advanced in the PML zone and this act may just backfire with the unification of PML-N and PML-Q. Can this really happen? There are two important questions that need to be answered. 1. Will the Chaudhrys trust...
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Sharif, A Destroyer of National Institutions – Hamid Gul

Posted by anas on Mar 1, 2009 in Pakistan, Politics | 0 comments It is interesting to note how people tend to forget their affiliations with time. Almost ten years ago, Lt. Gen (r) Hamid Gul vehemently supported the military coup and said that the people of Pakistan have rejected both Bhutto and Sharif. He opposed the Sharif government and described his sacking of the then Chief of Army Staff as unconstitutional. Turns out, Sharif is the man that he now...
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