PKKH Editorial | Sarmad Gilani

Jashn-e-Azadi Mubarak!

Do not lose faith because of our hardships and misfortunes; despite
what any person may try, Pakistan is safe and sound. Having a bad
driver or bad directions doesn’t take away from the grandeur of a
priceless vehicle.

Pakistan is more than a nation. It is a gift, a mission, and a vehicle
that is to be steered at the behest of its Creator. The misfortune is
not of Pakistan itself or our esteemed people; the misfortune belongs
to those who abandon Pakistan and instead enrich themselves, because
they are missing the opportunity to cement their name in history as
being the leader that steered Pakistan towards it’s destiny.

Politicians are not in control; they can merely grab the steering
wheel and try and give Pakistan a jolt as it travels on the road of
destiny. Inshallah, our destiny is one of prosperity, progress, and
peace; moderation, modernity, and staying firm to our Islamic
principles.

Celebrate not just our independence as a state, but our independent identity.
We are not Sindhi, Balochi, Punjabi, or Pathan–we stand strong and we
are Pakistan.

Pakistan Zindabad.

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Pakistan is the modern incarnation of a people, a culture and a civilization that stretched across ten centuries and beyond from Central Asia to Sindh River basin, to India, uniting languages and cultures, from the Persians, Turks, and Arabs to Aryans, and Indians.

In its modern form, for 63 years since Independence in 1947, Pakistanis have shown themselves to be a resilient nation, marching against all odds. Our enemies have tried to punish us with terrorism directed against ordinary Pakistanis on many occasions, in the 1970s and 1980s, and during the past eight years. These days many of us face daunting challenges. Our people in Kashmir continue to face terror and repression. But Pakistanis are coming together to help their own.

Sixty-three years ago, skeptics claimed this nation won't survive. We had our share of setbacks but we also wrote a new chapter in the history of politics and nation-states.

Today, Pakistan's young, close to one hundred million, are now the guardians of the vision of the Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah. Pakistan is a proud, modern, Islamic nation. This is a story of brave women and men, products of a great history, now contributing to the global march of civilization with pride, a unique history, and a glorious future.

A salue to the nation on Pakistan Independence Day 2010.

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Photographs of ordinary Pakistanis offer a glimpse into the soul of the nation [GETTY]

It is the sheer scale of the devastation that leaves one speechless. As one surveys the overhead photos of vast lowland plains inundated with swirling brown water or stares at the upland images of mighty torrents washing away roads, bridges, entire villages, it is the utter scope of the disaster which almost defies comprehension, which far outstrips the power of words to convey.

Only the flint-hearted could be left unmoved by this. The heart aches for Pakistan.

But it is only in the photos of the people that one begins to grasp the full dimension of what is happening and, through that prism, to gain a glimpse into the soul of the Land of the Pure. continue

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On the 63rd Independence day Master Abdul Basit a 15 year old boy made a history to become soldier of Pakistan Army for a day. The young, patriotic lad, who is suffering from blood cancer had expressed his desire to Chief of Army Staff, General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani through an NGO “Make A Wish Foundation” that he wanted to be soldier of Pakistan Army, may be for a day. Chief of Army Staff, General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani took special interest and allowed the child to become a soldier for a day and spend time in a unit on the Independence Day of Pakistan.

Master Abdul Basit, though very weak and fragile, because of his ailment put on the uniform like a professional soldier and reported to unit of Punjab Regiment at Malir Cantt Karachi. The young soldier was warmly welcomed at the unit. Later, Master Abdul Basit spent a busy day with officers and men of his unit.

Master Abdul Basit after a day’s work with soldiers said that his life time dream to join Pakistan Army has come true and he cherished every minute spent with the soldiers. 

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There's something happening, something building up against Zardari & Co., and it's something big. Infact, it always has been there, just that these floods didn't add any water to the fire. There are reports of growing public anger against the PPP government, infact against every man and woman they know by the label of 'Politician'. This time however, it's not mere anger. There have been signs of riots and civil unrest too because of a colossal political failure and an attitude of unending indifference towards the nation. And while the playboy Zardari was in UK to ready another curse for Pakistan [in the form of his own boy this time], we didn't see any other famous crooks on the ground.

Just what has any of these bloody politicians done except even denying helping the Pakistanis with a least donation. We don't need these leaders, who made them leaders in first place. I think these floods have done it. Zardari government, in fact all of this political structure of sham, this wicked borrowed democracy, is coming down. Someone said it right, lynching awaits them. continue

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It is a humbling reminder that the worst is not over yet. As you read this in the comfort of your homes or offices, remind yourselves of the responsibility and debt you to this country and its unfortunate masses.

Pakistan is still facing the worst of calamities. As we stand at 63rd independence , our hearts and minds are bruised with the most recent and painful incidents such as plane crashes, sectarian and target killings, suicide bombings and the worst of all, the biggest flood disaster in the country’s history. Over 5000 lost lives, 15 milliondisplaced or affected and 1.4 million acres (about 570,000 hectares) of farmland under water, 80 % of infrastructure destroyed.

Mothers rock their children to sleep on empty stomachs. Others wait to hear news of loved ones lost in the floods. Some men agree amongst themselves to go back to their homes, hoping to salvage some clothes, rice, anything they can find, but return empty handed and barely able to face their wives and children. All the dreams and hopes are washed in merciless water.

Evil has appeared on land and sea because of what the hands of men have earned (by oppression and evil deeds), that He (Allâh) may make them taste a part of that which they have done, in order that they may return (by repenting to Allâh, and begging His Pardon). Verse:041, Sura Al Room

Have we pondered upon the fate that has befallen us. “Why” is the big question to ask! continue

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In a development that could trigger a serious political backlash against the government, Pakistan is said to have opened its camp office in Tel Aviv, while the two sides are engaged in a series of covert talks to find out possibilities to establish direct links, top-level diplomatic sources told The Nation.

Most interesting part of this episode is that a prominent politician who is also the chief of a religious party, has played vital role in bringing the two sides at a point which could lead Pakistan, following footsteps of Turkey, to recognise Israel in near future.

Sources told TheNation that Pakistani authorities including a prominent politician belonging to a religious party, have been holding talks with Israeli authorities, which took place in Paris and London recently. When contacted by this correspondent on telephone, FO Spokesperson Abdul Basit strongly denied such reports and saying Pakistan’s policy towards Israel was very much clear and it was using no backdoor channel to establish link with Israel.

It is pertinent to mention here that Pakistani authorities, keeping in view Israel ‘s position in global scenario, have many a time met Israeli authorities on different occasions in the past. Israel and Pakistan are key allies of the US, and there have been indications of warming ties between them.

In 2005, Israel’s then-foreign minister, Silvan Shalom met his Pakistani counterpart, Khurshid Mehmood Kasuri, in Turkey, sparking protests from Islamic hard-liners in Pakistan. In September 2006, Musharraf had said Pakistan’s government would have to recognise Israel after an independent Palestinian state was established-but not before. “We cannot do something that sidelines us from the Muslim world,” Musharraf had said at that time. Another secret meeting between former President Musharraf and Israel’s defence minister took place in Paris in January 2008.

The two states have no diplomatic ties, and their officials rarely meet. But Musharraf and Israeli Defence Minister Ehud Barak held a scheduled 20-minute meeting in January 2008 in Paris.

The Nation  

Ranking Member Ros-Lehtinen meets with Israeli Ambassador Sallai Meridor to offer her support for Israel's defense measures against Hamas in Gaza.Asif ali GHADARI is also standing with his idiotic smile. El-Presidente ASIF GHDARI with his alleged Israeli girlfriend Daphne Barak. Here is Zadari… Exposed being with his "friend" before & soon after Benazir's death!!!

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