By
Lt
Col (Retired) Tariq Mahmood Butt TI(M)
Peace is a state of harmony
characterized by the lack of violence, conflict behaviors and the freedom from
fear of violence. Universally tacit as the absence of hostility, a state of peace
suggests the existence of healthy, interpersonal or international
relationships, prosperity in matters of social or economic welfare, the
establishment of equality, and a working political order that serves the true
interests of all.
The victory speech of Mian
Nawaz Sharif and follow up actions envisage a clear message of forgiveness, reconciliation
and joining hands to bail out the land of pure from the looming, magnanimously
critical and tumultuous crisis situation in priority of terrorism, energy
crisis, heavy debt burden coupled with foreign influences, inflation,
corruption and last but not the least Nation building. The incumbent Prime
Minister has earnestly desired, is willing out rightly prepared to negotiate with
TTP. The fragility of Indo- Pak
relations have always remained a basic concern for all foreign investors
vis-à-vis the security of their investment. Mr Nawaz Sharif included in his win
speech a declaration of making open the findings of Kargil War to appease
Pakistan’s arch rival India, the message was well received and reciprocated by
none less than the Indian foreign secretary foreseeing a cordial relation
between the two nuclear states, however, it did sent ripples across many
nationalist hearts of what Mian Sahib intends in reality. It is opined that the projected demonstration
of the PML(N) manifesto should include the following features:-
Ø A
collage of scholars and technocrats to lead negotiations with TTP. Followed by
a pragmatic approach including legislation in the light of Quran and Sunnah to
put an end to the menace of terrorism accepted across the board by all
concerned.
Ø Balochistan
issue to be addressed on priority.
Ø Clearly
defined foreign policy objectives, with special reference to having cordial
relations with neighbours based on principles of mutual co-existence and
equality.
Ø Legislation
based on and within the boundaries and fundamentals of Islam-conveying an
outright message to the entire world on the figurine position of Islamic
republic of Pakistan.
Ø Defining
liberalism to impede undue and misled obscenity on the pretext of enlightened
moderation.
Ø Code
of conduct with a clearly defined media policy. Responses sought from a
dedicated government spokesperson.
Ø Dedicated
video coverage of the parliament sessions for public awareness.
Ø Dedicated
government website and postal address for feedback.
Imran’s slogan ‘Vote for
Change’ was well received by majority of masses and owing to poor performance
of PPPP government PTI was able to clench a majority of PPPP vote bank. The
perception as I conceived was if elected the projected government of Imran
would be that of ‘The Revolutionary Islamic Democratic Republic of Pakistan’
with a total outright offensive against the US in particular and the rest of
the world in general. One thing is for sure, load shedding would have ceased to
exist --- because there would have been NO LOAD at all. The prevailing
situation of Pakistan is that of a Critical mass ready to be detonated.
Presently, it is
unimaginable to survive in the comity of Nations without acceptable
arrangements of mutual coexistence, of course without compromising the
sovereignty of the country envisaging the fundamental religious and
constitutional obligation of surrendering the National will to the Supreme Sovereignty
of Allah.
As an immediate response
after the electoral process Khan Sahib reiterated to his supporters that the
change has taken place and that PTI will sit in opposition (a clear dichotomy
in words and action). Like sitting in the opposition means for the next five
years PTI will sit in the Parliament with the sole objective of bringing down
the government, to create another crisis for the already downtrodden and
worsening situation. Needless to be reminded that this is not a cricket match,
it is but a sombre affair for running an entire country. It is not a gamble
where you win with a smile on your face holding the cup or cut a sorry figure
if you lose, blaming the players, management and the organisers.
There is no more time for
sit INS and curb the government and later writing memoirs of Victory defeat and
denial. It is the time now to put forth solutions to the problems--- like what
were the salients of your manifesto
·
Clearly defined foreign policy objectives ---
offer your services as the foreign minister
·
End of terrorism --- negotiate with Talibans –
render your services a front runner to lead the team of negotiators.
·
No More Drone Strikes(there is a unanimous
consensus of the entire nation to put a hold on this menace) – give a
stipulated response to ending drone strikes in the Parliament --- put it to
debate
·
Provision of timely justice --- The CJ is
doing a pretty good job add to his knowledge and advise him.
During your campaign you
always spoke of ending everything in 90 days – like I always wondered how would
have you surpassed the senate without a single seat in the upper house.
You sir, are yourself
forming part of status quo thus violating the very slogan ‘vote for change’---
A strong opposition, sitting in the parliament banging desks, mudslinging
leader of the house, gaining media attention. So business as usual (status quo
maintained), just beating about the bush.
The brilliant performance
put up by Mr Shabaz Sharif as CM has led the masses to give their verdict. The
people have spoken. It is time now to put an end to falsehood, it is time now
to embrace the truth, it is time now to bequeath happiness to a grieving
nation, it is time now for all stake holders to rise to the occasion and put in
every bit of whatever professional potential they have to steer our beloved
country out of the horrific hallucination of uncertainty and disbelief.
