October 18th, 2007:
The most disgusting act of terrorism took place in our country. Terrorism is a norm in Pakistan. But, this act of terror may not just be terrorism; it was the perfect recipe to self-destruct a vibrant nation.
All us Pakistanis today should think hard about our future. What is going on in our country? Why have the people of Pakistan become so ignorant? Once again, the poor people of Pakistan died in hundreds and many more got injured. Yes, the people supporting BB may not be appreciated by the larger majority of Pakistan. But, did they really deserve the most horrific death? Ofcourse not.
How much more politics will be played at the expense of poor people's blood? How much more money will be poured in to gather hundreds and thousands of workers for personal gain? And how much American influence will dictate our actions? Why don't we realize that forced actions will not change our fate? Why have a few thousand politicians taken the whole of Pakistan hostage? Where is the silent majority?
In my perspective, Pakistan is at a more dangerous crossroad than what we were immediately after chaos in September 2001. At that time, if we decided to go against the American dream we would have still stood united as a nation. But today, we are clearly lost. The poor people of Pakistan may have no more hope from our system. In fact, even the privileged class may have lost hope in our country. It is time that we as a nation re-explore ourselves.
The same President Musharraf who stated that 'BB was the most corrupt leader' until a few months ago, has joined hands with her to tackle the issue of terrorism? Is the nation of Pakistan naive? Ofcourse not. This person whose basis for coming to power was corruption, is now granting pardon to all the political activists of Pakistan? The same leaders who mass massacred thousands of people in the name of politics, religion, and ethnicity should be forgiven to fight the issue of extremism?
Today, we are no more a sovereign state if we decide our politics for sake of outside interests. Any opposition leader in the past few months has never been given such a grand welcome as the one BB received. Is it because she was so popular that it was not possible? Or was it because there were vested interests of every single party involved? Ofcourse that is the sad truth. Someone needs to stay in power for sake of another country. Someone needs to regain their US$1.5 billion. Someone does not want to leave a country which ruled us once. Someone wants to come back to Pakistan to, once again, rob the treasury of Pakistan. There are so few people, yet so influential that they are shaping the future course of our country. This is an awakening call. We need to realize that our ignorance may push our country to point of no return.
As far as yesterday is concerned, I do not see a role of the 'tribal areas' extremists. But, one thing which has changed since yesterday is the control of power. It is obvious that Musharraf's control of power is not absolute. In fact, his interests are based on American's blessings. His personal interest is so attached to them. He would have realized yesterday, that things all are not perfect within his camps. There is lack of consensus within his own ranks. But we need to remember he is about to become a civilian. And no civilian is powerful unless he is elected from the masses. While BB has been clearly sent the message that she is not safe at all. In fact, this was just an indication that no elections can happen in Pakistan with PPP coming to power. Therefore, it may be very imminent that 'the American Dream team' will not be realized in Pakistan. Therefore, there is a chance of removal of two most-discussed political figures of today. I see a big political change within a year in Pakistan. However, I am unable to assess our future. Once again the reason for that is our people have become ignorant and have lost hope.
It is time that a political mobilization takes place in Pakistan in order to realize the unrealized dream.
2 comments:
Ahsan warsi, i must praise you for your effort to nullify the effects which NEWSWEEKS latest article is going to put on different minds. But i must also say one thing which we pakistani young generation is not realising, is that like you are posting these counter replies on this site of yours which hardly not even .1 percent of pakistanis will read. If we want to save the future, we need to get to base levels of pakistani people, we need to directly talk to people. The point is that we all get afraid when it is the time to act, fear of authorities, fear of loosing jobs, fear of living, these all stop us from taking direct actions like firing up a solid compaign against all the odds and get our voice and sentiments regarded at all levels. We need a Revolution. A young and powerfull revolution,and it will ask us everything we have, JOBS, Money, even BLOOD. Take care
Dear reader,
Thanks for the appraisal and views. I completely agree with your viewpoint that hardly 1 percent will read this article. And, we should have the ability to leave everything for our country. This is exactly what I believe in. I am just waiting for the right moment to enter the arena rather than plunging into a deep sea. It is always better to start from the shores in order to assess the deepness of middle of the sea. You can stay in touch with me on email at ahsan.warsi@gmail.com. We can work on joint efforts to make a difference.
Thanks once again.
Regards,
Ahsan Warsi
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