For the first time in the history of Pakistan non-controversial elections have been held and a central government has been formed which has the unanimous support of all political parties. The lawmakers have taken the oath of allegiance to constitution and law and it has been repeatedly said that from now on Pakistan will be ruled by its 160 million people.
It would be a good idea if the people of Pakistan, its government, institutions and media work together to celebrate a day when every Pakistani man, woman and child living in the country or abroad would take an oath:
"to defend the Constitution of Pakistan, oppose its total or partial suspension, live by the laws of Pakistan and not participate in any unlawful activity, work for the glory of the Nation and Country, care for each other and voluntarily return anything acquired unlawfully."
Let us make it happen as soon as possible.
Sunday, March 30, 2008
Saturday, March 29, 2008
To New Scientist
Refering to page 24 of the March 1 issue, I fail to grasp the humor of Mr. Prothero when he says "......higher organisms such as birds and mammals to humans (and ultimately to God)". Mr. Darwin certainly did not have the benefit of observing the process of evolution we have done in our lives. Think about the evolution from hand-carts to intelligent, talking cars and auto-pilot aeroplanes or from the abacus to the super-computer. I call it the evolution of inorganic life on earth and am proud of having participatd in it. Unfortunately, I know very little about biology or geology, but I am inclined to think that organic evolution would also have taken place in a similar manner.
In the next issue there is going to be an article on "dark matter" that comprises 96 percent of what exists in the universe. May be then I would be able to conjecture whether a life form could have evolved there or that is just another third world.
In the next issue there is going to be an article on "dark matter" that comprises 96 percent of what exists in the universe. May be then I would be able to conjecture whether a life form could have evolved there or that is just another third world.
Friday, March 21, 2008
Pakistan Today
1. General Musharraf used to be a brave and patriotic soldier, but the careless use of chocolate colored American rice condiment has affected him badly. His courage index is so low that he can not admit his mistakes and his patriotism has become so diluted that he is unable to make a sacrifice for the country and nation he must still be loving passionately. Maybe, the use of desi halva can help him, but it should be left to his wife.
2. The pitiable state of Pakistn's deposed judiciary is the result of their own doings. Had they not transgressed their limits by endorsing political demands and follies of ambitious generals they would not be sorry today. An Urdu saying means that if you feed milk to a snake, you are bound to be bitten.
3. The judges who have taken oath of allegiance to the Chief of Army Staff are no longer part of the judicial system. They should be sent to army barrcks and should be paid from army funds.
2. The pitiable state of Pakistn's deposed judiciary is the result of their own doings. Had they not transgressed their limits by endorsing political demands and follies of ambitious generals they would not be sorry today. An Urdu saying means that if you feed milk to a snake, you are bound to be bitten.
3. The judges who have taken oath of allegiance to the Chief of Army Staff are no longer part of the judicial system. They should be sent to army barrcks and should be paid from army funds.
To Jasmeen
Dear Jasmeen,
I watched the concluding part of your program last night. I shall be brief as I have other things to do.
There is certainly a link between terrorism in Pakistan and brothels. It is my observation that the feeling of erosion of cherished values drives one to utter desperation, suicidal streak and sadism -- the mixture being called terrorism. Examples can be found in Europe and America of the 60's and Far East.
According to latest surveys there are upto 15000 male and female prostitutes in Karachi alone, many of them HIV infected.
Your contention that the high office of president should not be denigrated is absolutely agreeable. So is the case with the high offices of prime minister and chief justice.
Unfortunately, president Musharraf rose to power by disgracing the high office of prime minister and has continued his position by disrupting and bringing to disrepute the entire judiciary of Pakistan.
President Musharraf had completely aligned himself with a certain political party and severely attacked the others.
Now that the political parties that he denigrated have obtained a popular mandate, he should show loyalty to his chosen party and make a personal sacrifice for the sake of the nation by stepping down gracefully. If he agrees to work with the new political forces, it would be called political prostitution by some. Politics and soldiery, like love and religion, are all about undivided loyalty.
The reason why many sensible people like myself supported him in the past is that he seemed to be the only choice to maintain stability in the country. Recent events have shown that the fear does not exist anymore. Hence president Musharraf has become dispensable.
You are welcome to continue the argument.
I watched the concluding part of your program last night. I shall be brief as I have other things to do.
There is certainly a link between terrorism in Pakistan and brothels. It is my observation that the feeling of erosion of cherished values drives one to utter desperation, suicidal streak and sadism -- the mixture being called terrorism. Examples can be found in Europe and America of the 60's and Far East.
According to latest surveys there are upto 15000 male and female prostitutes in Karachi alone, many of them HIV infected.
Your contention that the high office of president should not be denigrated is absolutely agreeable. So is the case with the high offices of prime minister and chief justice.
Unfortunately, president Musharraf rose to power by disgracing the high office of prime minister and has continued his position by disrupting and bringing to disrepute the entire judiciary of Pakistan.
President Musharraf had completely aligned himself with a certain political party and severely attacked the others.
Now that the political parties that he denigrated have obtained a popular mandate, he should show loyalty to his chosen party and make a personal sacrifice for the sake of the nation by stepping down gracefully. If he agrees to work with the new political forces, it would be called political prostitution by some. Politics and soldiery, like love and religion, are all about undivided loyalty.
The reason why many sensible people like myself supported him in the past is that he seemed to be the only choice to maintain stability in the country. Recent events have shown that the fear does not exist anymore. Hence president Musharraf has become dispensable.
You are welcome to continue the argument.
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