All praises for Allah Karim;
Immeasurable Darood-o-Salam on Prophet [SAWS], peace upon his family, company, successors and those who follow his path.
Prayers for everyone !
Allah Karim SWT Says in Quran:
O you who believe! Avoid suspicion as much (as possible): for suspicion in some cases is a sin: And spy not on each other behind their backs. Would any of you like to eat the flesh of his dead brother? Nay, you would abhor it...But fear Allah: For Allah is Oft-Returning, Most Merciful. AL-HUJURAAT (49) : 12.
Dr. Tahir Qadri: He came, sat, talked and left. In my previous post on the subject I had said that problem areas in governance, adherence to rules and regulations and implementation of Constitutional Provisions highlighted by him could not be challenged. I had some questions for learned Dr. and few for all political stake holders.
He, however, marched with his followers and 'sat' infront of Parliament House (now famous D Chowk) for more than 80 hours. Entire nation remained glued to TV screens witnessing the unmatched and unprecedented calm and discipline of his disciples, abounding prowess of oratory by him (which was at times theatrical and oft-rhetorical) and sensible handling of the situation by the authorities, though clumsiness could have been cast anytime by someone who probably would be the first person on board a flight to the land of 'Plans' come 16 March 2013.
The sit-in ended with an agreement called as Islamabad Long March declaration without any loss of life and property (Time? - we as a Nation have never cared about). All sorts of speculations, comments and analysis are orbiting the Planets - TV, InterNet, Print, Cosy Corners, Telephone and Wireless chats, Road Side Tea Stalls, Drawing Rooms and Living Areas (Offices being no exception off course); all politically, religiously, ethnically, socially and foolishly motivated. Someone is claiming victory, another is rubbishing it as 'FIXED', yet another is calling it a 'Proxy for Establishment', few are depressed that why there was no bloodshed others are happy that there was no TALIBAAN ATTACK, few are still clamoring that there would be an attack and so on JITNE MOONH ITNI BAATEIN, polarization of the society is so overwhelming.
The spectacle has its oscillations. Lets see some of the 'valleys' first:
Diagnosis by Dr. Qadri were/are correct but some of his demands were far fetched and "COULD NEVER BE ACCEPTED" writ large over them.
It was foolish at the least to expose people of all ages and gender to such extremes, if he had wanted to prove a point he could just have marched peacefully (as he did) and then dispersed after having shown his strength and demanding 'Dialogue'.
Deaf ears and paralyzed reaction to the misery of people displayed by the Government of the Day. It only jumped into action when the danger to life and property became very real and that too after a nod from the President himself.
Very selfish approach by political players displaying a vivid penchant for the status-quo and the fact that 'nobody is interested in reformation of the system' CHAI PAANI CHALTAA REHNA CHAHIYE.
The Peaks are:
This was one of the biggest wave of human storm to have landed on the shores of Islamabad and not a leaf dropped due to action of the participants. Tremendous discipline and monumental control. (KOI MAANE YA NAH MANNE) It was a 'very first' in the tumultuous history of Pakistan.
Armed Forces and Intelligence Agencies had no role whatsoever in the entire episode and did not budge an inch from their constitutional obligations. Another First in the history of Pakistan.
The saga may.. and I say... may make the electoral process more objective.
It has also stamped the arrival of general elections at due time.
It must have given the realization to the Stake Holders that the Nation may rise again if there is no positive development in the right direction.
The unanimous opposing call by relevant people and parties when a threat for 'targeted action' sounded.
The fact that no terror activity took place and that a better face of Islam (talking about religious harmony and rights of minorities was good) and Pakistan was presented by the participants of March and Sit-In.
There can be many more not listed. Praise be to Allah Karim that it has ended on a positive note. Though late but all concerned displayed maturity as it was very obvious that leaned Dr. had become edgy and if Government had not responded positively some ugliness would have surfaced.
Dr. Qadri must now plan to be part of the electoral process as he has tested his strength and should also make an earnest effort to unite his constituency so that he could do something for the reforms he has been demanding.
With prayers. Akhtar N Janjua.
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