Misery of others is a joy for few Pakistanis!

‘Sandy – DEATH TO KAFIRS, DEATH TO AMERICA!

Pakistanis on Social media’

As disgusting and disappointing it is, the people of Pakistan were overjoyed to see the destruction created by Hurricane Sandy in United States of America. Pakistani justified it by saying that God has punished the Americans for their acrobats in Afghanistan, Iraq and Pakistan and has given them Hurricane Sandy, which was the largest hurricane in the history of Atlantic ocean, possibly in the top five largest storms in the history of the world, Sandy also had an extremely rare collision with a severe winter storm.

Do not listen to everything the social media says!

Most Pakistanis were vocal on news websites, discussion forums but especially on Facebook where religious fan pages said that God has punished the non-believers and infidels; and soon they will be wiped out. It is a moment of sadness and shame that religious pages instead of creating harmony, patience, peace and love, are busy teaching the people to kill the non-believers in an indirect way and to feel proud in their moment of need. They felt no shame in using natural disaster as well for the very same reason. Following is a discussion on PWP’s Facebook page about the Burma Earthquake (Image and name had been blurred to protect the identity);

Strong Earthquake hit Burma on November 11

Therefore in a Tit for Tat move, the international media is more hostile towards Pakistan than towards any other Muslim state, 2012 Sindh floods were not highlighted in the World Media however floods in Bangladesh were mentioned by top media outlets like Cable News Network (CNN) and British Broad Casting (BBC).

God is for all !

When these few Pakistanis term such natural disasters as a eye opener for non-believers then Pakistanis should also remember that our religion Islam teaches that God is the creator of universe, for him all humans are equal as those are his creation. For God every place is equal no matter who lives there even if it has to be the most religious place in the world (our Islamic view). The Muslim Holy country of Saudi Arabia experienced its worst flooding in 2009 that killed 166 people so did God punish them for being non-believers?
Has Pakistan forgotten the floods of 2010, 2011 and 2012 that have killed more than 2,666 people. So the people of Pakistan are now Kafirs? Most Pakistanis pray to God but Europeans have started moving towards atheism but both the areas experience natural disaster but the magnitude is much deadlier in Pakistan than in America or Europe. The reason? Because punishment is not based on religion but deeds as God is for all!

STEPPING ON THE SOFTER PART

Gayari sector in Siachen is located towards North and is a disputed territory between Pakistan and India. It remains covered under snow all the year. On 7 April 2012On 7 April 2012, an avalanche hit a Pakistani military base near the disputed Siachen Glacier region, trapping 140 soldiers and civilian contractors under deep snow. It is the worst avalanche that the Pakistani military has experienced in the area.

On 29 May 2012, Pakistan declared that the 129 soldiers and 11 civilians were dead. Initial reports indicated that at least 100 Pakistani soldiers, including a colonel and a commander, had been trapped under an estimated 21 meters (70 feet) of snow, covering an area of 1 square kilometer. The number of people missing was later stated to be at least 135 "at least 124 soldiers and 11 civilian contractors". No communication with any person from the base was reported after the avalanche. A list of 135 names of those missing was later released by the Inter-Services Public Relations of Pakistan Armed Forces. An avalanche rescue operation was quickly launched by the Pakistani military. Over 150 soldiers using helicopters, rescue dogs, and heavy machinery airlifted from the main garrison in Rawalpindi began searching the area for the missing soldiers and contractors, with "a team of doctors and paramedics" standing by. Local reports initially indicated that the operation had recovered at least 12 bodies by the end of the day, but official reports stated that no victims had been found, dead or alive. By 10 April, the rescue crew had increased to 452 people, 69 of them civilians, with nine pieces of heavy machinery pressed into service for digging out the avalanche site, and had begun excavating five points on the disaster site in search of victims—two with heavy machinery, two without. The teams from Germany and Switzerland had arrived in Rawalpindi, joining the American team, which had still not yet reached the site due to weather. A seven-man specialist team was using life detection kits and thermal imaging cameras in an attempt to detect any residual body warmth from those buried under the snow and debris. The Pakistan Army released a revised list of those missing, the number climbing to 138.  Snow was expected for the next two days, further frustrating rescue efforts as the possibility of finding survivors dwindled to next to none.

To live on the heights, to safeguarding the country, all are just known by a soldier living there. If the death gave a little chance to the soldiers martyred in the accident of Gayari , then we surely inquired  that how it feels to take last breath inside the snow. Siachen has always remained an issue to be unresolved between India and Pakistan. Both of them are forced to have camps on these heights where life is difficult to survive.

We can’t pay for the precious lives of our soldiers but we can try to save more lives. The need of the time is bilateral communication between the both countries. Political leadership and civil society should play the role. Media should highlight the ecological, economic and humanitarian dimensions of the conflict for creating awareness among the masses.

THE CURIOUS CASE OF RAYMOND DAVIS.

“He reminds me of the man who murdered both his parents, and then when sentence was about to be pronounced pleaded for mercy on the grounds that he was an orphan”

Abraham Lincoln.

Tensions escalated between the U.S. and Pakistan. The media had dubbed it “a diplomatic row,” but even then phrase is a gross oversimplification of the situation, which is now a convoluted, complex mess. The center of the controversy is an American allegedly named Raymond Davis who, on January 27, killed two brothers in Lahore, different news have entirely different points of views on the why part.

According to Mr davis statement, it was purely for self defense but other details and eye witnesses explain otherwise. The incident happened in broad daylight in part of Lahore called Mazang.

Two men on a motorcycle were shot dead by Davis ,as he explained that the men were attempting to rob him, according to the autopsy report the men were shot in the back, which contradicts Mr Davis’s statement of his reason.

Davis then radioed for backup whereupon four American men in a SUV ,with fake registration plates, attempted unsuccessfully to reach the scene. The driver of the Prado jumped the median on Jail Road, travelled against the oncoming traffic and ran over and killed a motorcyclist. Without stopping.

Raymond Davis also tried to flee the scene, but was caught by two traffic wardens ,a while later ,and subsequently handed over to the police .the footage of Mr Davis fleeing the crime scene was also circulating in many Pakistani news channels.

There is more to this than meets the eye unfortunately.

Firstly, the two brothers were killed by numerous shots in the back which clearly contradicts the attempted robbery scenario described by Mr Davis

Secondly, if Mr Davis wants to plea diplomatic immunity then why doesn’t his passport show the proper diplomatic credentials .

The situation gets even more suspicious and complex when one tries to dig more into it like why did

Raymond Davis lied about how he arrived at the scene. He stated in writing that he was coming from the embassy which was subsequently found to be untrue, when the police examined and found that the GPS in his car shows him to be coming from his residence, He later on changed his statement and claimed to be coming from the bank having withdrawn some cash.

In his car the police found in his car the Two 9mm handgun, a automatic Glock, which he used to kill the two men, and a berretta, flashlights, satellite phones, fake IDs ,ATM cards ,US consulate cards of Lahore and Peshawer, make up for multiple disguises,There was also a camera found in his car that held dozens pictures from various madrassas in Punjab. if you have ever seen any Hollywood spy thriller this type of equipment indicates to a CIA or MI5 agent but this isn’t movies and Mr Davis Isn’t Mr bond, James Bond.

Due to questionable diplomatic immunity Pakistani government are holding Raymond until further notice even under immense diplomatic pressure from USA so much so that President Obama himself called Pakistani authorities on Mr Davis’s behalf

In my own opinion Raymond davis is an American spy and thought he was being followed by Pakistani intelligence agency and in his paranoia he opened fire, Raymond davis’s car had a GPS chip which ,Pakistani government official said, was put there for the investigation of another Afghan case,this also brings into question the identity of the victims as maybe they were infact ISI agents made to follow him

and maybe Davis found out about this after they saw his do something incriminating enough to be killed for

In conclusion Davis should  have been tried for espionage,if found guilty through proper judicial process sould be dealt with appropriately and maybe then thorough a prisoner exchange deal get some beneficial outcome like extradition of Dr Aafia back to Pakistan .

Citizens screaming peace; Leaders screaming blood

The war scene has been existed since very ling. But nowadays, it has become more common and highlighted in many countries. At a national level, only the two countries that are at war would be facing impacts of war. But as whole, the world will also be facing difficulties. One factor of war is the psychological impact on the countrymen. They stay away from homes for long and their dead bodies are shifted to their homes. The parents, siblings and spouses have been waiting for their loved ones for long, but then their wait is ended with the dead bodies of the soldiers. Other than this, the war leads to frustration and more violence. People start brutal murders ad target killings within their own states and at individual level. These days countries should have now sensed that they need each other’s' co-operation and so cannot afford wars. Each economy has been made stronger with the alliance of different economies. An example can be the trade business of China and Pakistan. They are friends, because China is good at electronics and Pakistan is good in agriculture. So when they trade, they are benefited from each other’s resources. If we look at the historical background of war, we would see the attack on Hiroshima. Those bombs and chemicals made life a disaster for most of the generation and still have radical impacts on people. Children are born abnormal, physically. Politically, countries need each other to build their economy stronger and for trading purposes. Economic recession has been caused as now the countries hardly have any trade unions. The war has led to frustration in people. These countries should make any constructive plans and implement them to bring change by ending the war. If all nations have constructive plans to be implemented, then the element of dominance, fear, bloodshed, violence, all in one would be ended and so the war or series of war will come to an end. I may say that, for political reasons. Economic stability and international relations, the countries should be friends among themselves, because for survival of the nation, these three elements are important. We shall hope to see this time very soon!

South Waziristan- Good Job Army

When you have one force behind, one at the front and 2 at sides, you are secure. You do not realize the strength of the nation, the defense forces and the people. The army, protecting you from all sides is among you. You share love among your loved ones because those army men have left their homes and loved ones for you. You eat joyfully, because those men at borders have forgotten their joys. They fight fearlessly, just to make sure you do not fear the enemy.  This is not the end! The army has also given employment in South Waziristan to the people who were homeless after the Taliban attack. Due to the bad reputation and unemployment, South Waziristan’s people are engaged in football stitching in Chaghmalai. This is also one of the constructive and implemented jobs done by the Pakistan Army.

 One of the first footballs is inscribed with:  "Presented to US President Barrack Obama, from Safeerullah, Chaghmalai, SWA (South Waziristan), Pakistan."

"I am making this football for the President of America, Obama. I want this to reach him as a gift from me. From his side, I want a gift; and that is that these drone attacks should stop. When the attacks stop, I will send this ball to him as a gift,' SafeerUllah told Reuters Television, holding up the ball shyly.

Stitched balls will be transported to Sialkot where they will be subjected to strict quality control before being exported to foreign clients, the trainers said.

If army is doing so much for us then why should not we pay them a tribute and make them proud of the nation? When army is giving employment for the progression of Pakistan, then the government is left with no reasons for the unemployment. The nation has to be strong with their hard work and strive hard to gain a progressive Pakistan! I salute army and Brigadier Anwaar Ahmad for taking such initiatives in a place where terrorists thought only they could survive! To prove them wrong army has done its best to provide employment to the people.

CORRUPTION

corruption

“CORRUPTION IS THE ABUSE OF ENTRUSTED POWER FOR PRIVATE GAIN. IT HURTS EVERYONE WHO DEPENDS ON THE INTEGRITY OF PEOPLE IN A POSITION OF AUTHORITY”

The scourge of corruption and white-collar crimes has become a cause of serious concern. Corruption is a menace that can never be eliminated completely from society. Some traces of corruption always exist in every society. The extent of such corruption in each is inversely proportional to the level of justice, accountability and indiscriminate application of law. As long as injustice and poverty prevail one cannot hope to eradicate corruption. A society based on the rule of law and equality caters for the genuine needs and wants of its members. But a society where the rule of law is absent, the vacuum is filled by the rule of nuisance value. The rights, privileges and respect in such a society depend upon how much you can browbeat a man or woman. One may acquire an official position by virtue of which one is able to cause harm to others or to give them favor and advantage. 

Corruption is not a simple phenomenon. It is a complex structure of many forms prevalent in our society at different levels starting from a ruler to a layman. The first type is “speed money”. Speed money is used to move the file quickly, to combat inefficiency and red-tapism both planned and inherent. The second type is “collusive corruption” in interpreting existing laws and regulations, and in formulating new laws or amending existing ones to provide benefits to an individual or a certain group. The third type is sanctioning and writing-off heavy loans by the banking authorities without proper or any analysis. Nonpayment of taxes is the fourth category. All rulers, officials and businessmen are defamed for their tax evasion. CBR officials, themselves provide consultation for evading taxes against their palm greasing. Businessmen, industrialists, traders, importers and exporters take full advantage of this blessing. They save duties by over and under invoicing of their imports and exports, while growers and manufacturers within the country seek subsidies for their sole benefits. It is a brief view of the forms of corruption. State-sponsored and private profit based bonds and schemes for extortion of money and whitener schemes of money raised by smuggling, drug-trafficking etc. are some other examples. Allotment of plots, arable lands and pastures to their favorites and high-ranking officials are another form of corruption. Discretionary powers of bureaucrats to use public sector funds for development schemes and unaccountable financial pools of other law-enforcement agencies are the other side of the picture. Issuing licenses, providing securities in the form of patronage and subsidies to their near and dear ones are also common practices of the rulers and officials in Pakistan. Commissions, favours and grafts demanded by the rulers, ministers, secretaries and heads of the institutions are the latest inventions. Both Benazir and Nawaz Shrief governments were dismissed with the charges of wholesale corruption, extortion of money and abuse of powers.