Prime Minister of Pakistan: Some Suggestions For You

Suggestions For Prime Minister

The Frontier Post

21-06-2013

Since, the newly elected government has started functioning at federal and provincial level, it is necessary to bring revolutionary reforms to change the existing status quo system. Actually, Pakistan is replete with natural and human resources. But, what legs it behind is mismanagement and style of governance. Sixty years have been lapsed but style of governance has not been changed. It is still weird and slow in term of delivering service to the people. Hence, for the betterment of this country, I lay down some constructive measures before the honourable Prime Minister.
1. Depoliticization of police: When police is depoliticized Thana culture will be naturally ended. Apart from this, there should be a post of police ombudsman for addressing administrative issues pertaining to FIR lodging , postings & transfers etc.
2. Corruption has become natural tendency owing to force of the situation. Hence, there should be augmentation in salaries of the government officials. Besides, corruption prevention force can also be created with regard to controlling its rife. To wipe it out, NAB and Anti-Corruption departments should be re-organized.
3. There should be reforms in lower judiciary and Chief Justice should direct concerned officials to set vigilant watch over the performance of judges at district level.
4. Millions of educated Pakistanis run here and there with degrees. It is therefore, jobs should be immediately created in various public sector organizations for lessening down the unemployment ratio.
5. The style of governance can never be improved unless merit is not promoted. Honest officials should be deputed to head different state-owned enterprises and all provincial and federal commission chairmen should be honest and dedicated people.
6. Prime Minister of Pakistan should seek progress report from his close aids on daily basis.
7. Human security should be given the same degree of attention that is given to border security.
8. At grass root level, local commodities profiteers fix amount of their choice on groceries. Hence, District officers should be directed to check prices of various products by paying surprising visits at different shops and markets.
9. On political front, all the grievances of opposition parties should heard and they must be addressed timely and properly. It will bridge the political gap existing among various political parties.
10. For improving law and order situation, there should de-radicalization policy with some modern measures.
11. The primary duty of legislators is to make new laws in the interest of Pakistani people. Hence, conflicting clauses of constitution should be amended and new amendment should be brought.
12. The back of bone of our economy is overseas Pakistanis. However, revolutionary reforms should be brought in ministry of overseas Pakistanis for increasing the ratio of remittance.
13. In the light of Article 25-A of the constitution, new government should increase education budget.
14. E-governance should be applied in all state-owned public sector organizations.
15. All types of jobs should be given on the basis of merit provided that gender , caste, color and quota discrimination has not been adhered.
16. All the untapped natural resources particularly the environmental friendly should be explored with immediate effect. In the larger interest of Pakistani people, Sindh and Federal government should collectively work in utilizing the unexplored coal preserved beneath the sand of Thar.
17. For alleviating poverty there should be announcement of micro-finance schemes under minimum criteria.
18. Since, Pakistan is agricultural based economy and cotton exporter, there should be some reforms in agricultural sector. Presently, there is biggest issue of proper distribution of water.
19. India is supposed to have created one hundred dams and has acquired one year water preservation ability. However, there should be aggressive policy of establishing new dams at mouths of the rivers in Pakistan.
20. For permanent peace in Balochistan, all stake holders should be taken into confidence and genuine issues of Balochi people should be addressed with immediate effect.
21. Special package should be announced for educated Sindhi people roaming here and there for work.
22. Drone attacks must be stopped and a dialogue process should begin with people representing tribal areas of KPk.
Dear Prime Minster, it was the golden dream of Jinnah that Pakistan would emerge as a well organized and well governed country in the whole world. Presently, Pakistan is endowed with a number of problems and you are the only person who can bring revolutionary and evolutionary changes in our lives. To change Pakistan, it is necessary to change the system and for changing it , I have suggested above some measures with regard to creating a new Pakistan.

Waqar Abro
Karachi

Ziarat: Dastardly Attack on Quaid E Azam Residency

Dastardly Attack on Quaid

Pakistan Observer

22-06-2013

“Few individuals significantly alter the course of history. Fewer still modify the map of the world. Hardly anyone can be credited with creating a nation-state. Mohammad Ali Jinnah did all three.” These words of Stanely Wolpert clearly define the greatness of Muhammad Ali Jinnah. As said by national poet Allama Muhammad Iqbal that Muhammad Ali Jinnah was incorruptible and unpurchable politician. His acumenship and political far-sightedness was tremendous in latter and spirit. He was a contended and ambitious leader who never altered his decisions at any stage. Once he said, I don’t like to take right decision, I take decisions and make them right. These were the one of few qualitative leadership traits of our national leader.

Today, the same leader who changed the entire world by making a separate Muslim state , is being crushed. His memories are being burnt and his last spent national monuments are being destroyed. Yes, the people involved in this heinous crime are neither Muslims nor Pakistanis. They are just creepy savages. On the other hand, we have put Jinnah’s portrait in offices and rooms wall and forgotten the glorious struggle he made for all of us. Jinnah is an epitome of inspiration for the whole world. Attacking on his places and attempting to burn his memories are unpardonable crimes. Whosoever carries such acts should be dealt with iron hand. Remember, attack on Jinnah’s Ziarat residence was an attack on his ideology and Pakistan. Though, our nation has sunk in the ocean of nothingness yet it has to wake up from its deep slumber. Muhammad Ali Jinnah is father of the nation apart from founder of Pakistan and it is our collective responsibility to preserve his glorious memories for our posterity.

Otherwise, putting his portraits on offices or home’s wall will not bring any productive results. We have to stand united on this irreparable loss and need to make a solemn vow that we will fight against terrorism and anti-state elements collectively. It was an attack on our Quaid and we will not leave a single stone unturned to crush the enemies. To conclude, Sarojni Naidu once said that “Even hundreds of Nehru, Gandhi & Patel in Muslim League could not have got Pakistan if there was a single Mohammad Ali Jinnah in Indian National Congress. 

FBR Spammed Emails

Pakistan Observer

22-06-2013

It has been weeks to receive a number of FBR emails demanding tax refund requests. This, spurious tax refund notification states that you are eligible for the claim of 63 thousand rupees and directed to submit your request within short span of time if you intend to receive the said amount. It is seemingly a fake email being sent to spoil FBR management but it’s quite ambiguous that the concerned department has not made it public that someone tries to send fake emails by using FBR letter head. Being a responsible citizen, it is my paramount duty to bring this issue into the knowledge of FBR and request its management to look into this matter. 

WAQAR ABRO

KARACHI

Dawn : Crushing The Enemies

Crushing The Enemies

DAWN

21-06-2013

`Few individuals significantly alter the course of history. Fewer still modify the map of the world.
Hardly anyone can be credited with creating a nation-state.
Mohammad Ali Jinnah did all three.
These words of Stanley Wolpert clearly define Mohammad Ali Jinnah. As said by Allama Iqbal that Mohammad Ali Jinnah was an imcomparable politician, his political astuteness and farsightedness was tremendous in letter and in spirit. Today, the memorable sites of the leader who changed the entire world by carving a separate Muslim state are being destroyed.
Jinnah is Father of the Nation.We have to stand united in this irreparable loss and need to make a solemn pledge that we would fight against terrorism and anti-state elements collectively. It was an attack on the Quaid and we must not leave any stone unturned in crushing our enemies.

WAQAR ABRO

Karachi

FBR: Take Note Of Fake Emails

FBR,Take note of fake Emails

The Frontier Post

21-06-2013

It has been weeks to receive a number of FBR emails demanding tax refund requests. This, spurious tax refund notification states that you are legible for the claim of 63 thousand rupees and directed to submit your request within short span of time if I intend to receive the said amount.
It is seemingly a fake email being sent to spoil FBR management but it's quite ambiguous that the department has not made it public that someone tries to send fake emails by using FBR letter-head. Being a responsible citize , it is of my paramount duty to bring this issue into the knowledge of FBR, requesting its management to look into this matter.

Waqar Abro
Karachi

Energy Crisis In Pakistan

Power-Shedding Menace

Pakistan Observer

20-06-2013

There are many problems which have besieged Pakistan from all thesides. But, among those prob lems, the most deadly and dangerous one is energy crisis. Pakistan has been facing this lingering issue since a long time due to lack of political will. Though, Pakistan is replete with natural and human resources yet there is no sincerity in exploration of these resources. Energy theft coupled with mismanagement and corruption has further aggrieved the situation. Pakistan’s constitution states that state shall be responsible for well-being of its subject but dearth of political acumen ship always keep the whole nation in the darkness of ignorance. Load shedding is a very old and unaddressed problem. It demands short and long term solutions. Ironically, short-term solutions have been tested a number of times but all the attempts failed. In long terms, renewable energy resources have been preached and promoted. Though, state has been successful to some extent in achieving its desired goals yet it needs a lot of time to fully tap the environment friendly resources. Since, PML-N has won the elections under the solemn commitment of restoring economy and addressing energy crisis, it has become a very challenging situation for the ruling party to meet the people’s needs. There is not an iota of doubt over the determination and commitment PML-N but it must not be forgotten that a large chunk of industrialists have shifted their industrial units to outside of the country. Not only this, there has been signs of social disorder which gives rise to elevates vandalism and breakdown of social harmony. Generally, these are the signs of civil war and recent Faisalabad turmoil speaks volume in this regard. Hence, it is necessary to form aggressive policy if government intends to address the load shedding menace.

WAQAR ABRO
—Karachi

A Welcome Move

Pakistan Observer

20-06-2013

Federal government has finally realized the immense importance of augmenting salaries of government servants. Though, it held the view that there would be 40 billion burden on national exchequer yet it withdrew its previous decision of not increasing the salaries. In the post-budget protest all Pakistan clerical association had protested against the move. Because, most of the Public sector organizations are run by middle class people. And, the sky-rocketing prices of commodities and double-digit inflation last a grave repercussions on their already pathetic lives.
Yes, I agree with Finance Minister that Pakistan is not in stable condition and cannot bear further burdens on its already weakened economy. But, it should not be overruled that federal government spend nothing as compared to border security. It is therefore, necessary to point out that human security should be given the same degree of attention that has been given to border security. If this move, had been taken earlier, PML-N would have got more sympathy of Pakistani people. Anyhow, I welcome the delayed taken move by federal government to benefit its servants.
WAQAR ABRO
—Karachi

Load-Shedding Menace

The Frontier Post

20-06-2013

There are many problems which have besieged Pakistan from all the sides. But, among those problems, the most deadly and dangerous one is energy crisis. Pakistan has been facing this lingering issue since a long time due to lack of political will. Though, Pakistan is replete with natural and human resources yet there is no sincerity in exploration of these resources. 

Energy theft coupled with mismanagement and corruption has further aggrieved the situation. Pakistan’s constitution states that state shall be responsible for well being of its subject but dearth of political acumen ship always keep the whole nation in the darkness of ignorance. Load shedding is a very old and unaddressed problem. 
It demands short and long term solutions. Ironically, short term solutions have been tested a number of times but all the attempts happened to be failed. 
In long terms, renewable energy resources have been preached and promoted. Though, state has been successful to some extent in achieving its desired goals yet it needs a lot of time to fully tap the environmental friendly resources. Since, Pml-N has won the elections under the solemn commitment of restoring economy and addressing energy crisis, it has become a very challenging situation for the ruling party to meet with the people’s needs.
There is not an iota of doubt over the determination and commitment PML-s chants but it must not be forgotten that a large chunk of industrialists have shifted their industrial units to outside of the country. Not only this, there has been signs of social disorder which elevates vandalism and breakdown of social harmony. Generally, these are the signs of civil war and recent Faisalabad turmoil speaks volume in this regard. Hence, it is necessary to form aggressive policy if government intends to address the load shedding menace.
Waqar Abro
Karachi

The Frontier Post: A welcome move

A Welcome Move

The Frontier Post 

19-06-2013

Federal government has finally realized the immense importance of augmenting salaries of government servants. 
Though, it held the view that there would be 40 billion burden on national exchequer yet it withdrew its previous decision of not increasing the salaries. In the post-budget protest all Pakistan clerical association had protested against the move. 
Because, most of the Public sector organizations are run by middle class people. And, the sky-rocketing prices of commodities and double-digit inflation last grave repercussions on their already pathetic lives. yes, I agree with Finance Minister that Pakistan is not in stable condition and cannot bear further burdens on its already weakened economy. 
But, it should not be overruled that federal government spends nothing as compared to border security. 
It is therefore, necessary to point out that human security should be given the same degree of attention that has been given to border security. If this move had been taken earlier, PML-N would have got more sympathy of Pakistani people. Anyhow, I welcome the delayed taken move by federal government to benefit its servants.

Waqar Abro
Karachi

Ziarat Residency: Attack On Ideology

Attack On Ideology

The Frontier Post 

18-06-2013

“Few individuals significantly alter the course of history. Fewer still modify the map of the world. Hardly anyone can be credited with creating a nation-state. Mohammad Ali Jinnah did all three.” 
These words of Stanely Wolpert clearly define the highness and par Excellency of Muhammad Ali Jinnah. As said by national poet Allama Muhammad Iqbal that Muhammad Ali Jinnah was incorruptible politician. His acumen ship and political far-sightedness was tremendous in latter and spirit. He was a contended and ambitious leader who never altered his decisions at any stage. Once he said, I don’t like to take right decision I take decisions and make them right.
These were the one of few qualitative leadership traits of our national leader. Today, the same leader who changed the entire world by making a separate Muslim state is being crushed. His memories are being burnt and his last spent national monuments are being destroyed. Yes, the people involved in this heinous crime are neither Muslims nor Pakistanis. They are just creepy savages. On the other hand, we have put the Jinnah’s portrait in offices and rooms wall and forgotten the glorious struggle he made for all of us. Jinnah is an epitome of inspiration and perspiration for the whole world. Attacking on his places and attempting to burn his memories are unpardonable crimes. Whosoever carries such acts should be dealt with iron hand. Remember, attack on Jinnah’s Ziarat residence was an attack on his ideology and Pakistan. 
Though, our nation has sunk in the ocean of nothingness yet it has to wake up from its deep slumber. Muhammad Ali Jinnah is father of the nation apart from founder of Pakistan and it is our collective responsibility to preserve his glorious memories for our posterity. Otherwise, putting his portraits on offices or home’s wall will not bring any productive results. We have to stand united on this irreparable loss and need to make a solemn vow that we will fight against terrorism and anti-state elements collectively. It was an attack on our Quaid and we will not leave a single stone unturned to crush the enemies. To conclude, Sarojni Naidu once said that “Even hundreds of Nehru, Gandhi & Patel in Muslim League could not have got Pakistan if there was a single Muhammad Ali Jinnah in Indian National Congress.

Waqar Abro
Karachi

Letters To The Editor : Govt Employees Disgruntled

Govt Employees Disgruntled 

The Frontier Post 

17-06-2013

It is generally a wish of every Pakistani to be reckoned as a Government servant. After sixteen years of hard-toil and troublesome life very few out of millions of educated Pakistanis manage to get governmental jobs. 
Since, jobs on merit are not available and Stagflation is on hike, most of the educated people have turned out to be psychological patients. Despite knowing the ground realities, federal government of Pakistan has forgotten its lower and higher officials. 
Today, it has become very difficult for a clerk to lead his life while fighting the number of socio cum economic challenges. Even though, a life of a normal civil servant of lower cadre has gone to such extent that he finds different private jobs in off hours to fulfill his basic necessities. As mentioned in the constitution that government will be responsible for providing basic necessities to its subject, government has to revisit its budget policy and make a room for those lower cadre officials who dedicate their head and heart for the betterment of an institution. 
Someone has rightly said that efficiency in administration cannot be attained unless due wages are not timely paid. To make administrative system effective and efficient it is necessary to do something for the public servants. 
Otherwise, the ongoing clerical strike will spread like a fire in the forest; resultantly, affecting already lackadaisical administrative system of the country.
Waqar Abro
Karachi

Govt Employees Disgruntled 

Pakistan Observer

17-06-2013

It is generally a wish of every Pakistani to be reckoned as a Government servant. After sixteen years of hard-toil and troublesome life very few out of millions of educated Pakistanis manage to get governmental jobs. 
Since, jobs on merit are not available and Stagflation is on hike, most of the educated people have turned out to be psychological patients. Despite knowing the ground realities, federal government of Pakistan has forgotten its lower and higher officials. 
Today, it has become very difficult for a clerk to lead his life while fighting the number of socio cum economic challenges. Even though, a life of a normal civil servant of lower cadre has gone to such extent that he finds different private jobs in off hours to fulfill his basic necessities. As mentioned in the constitution that government will be responsible for providing basic necessities to its subject, government has to revisit its budget policy and make a room for those lower cadre officials who dedicate their head and heart for the betterment of an institution. 
Someone has rightly said that efficiency in administration cannot be attained unless due wages are not timely paid. To make administrative system effective and efficient it is necessary to do something for the public servants. 
Otherwise, the ongoing clerical strike will spread like a fire in the forest; resultantly, affecting already lackadaisical administrative system of the country.
Waqar Abro
Karachi

Letters To The Editor : Tax exemption on Hybrid Cars

Tax Exemption on Hybrid Cars

The Frontier Post 

16-06-2013

First impression is the last impression. PML-N has recently announced exemption on 1200cc hybrid cars. Though, there are thousands of items subjected to be exempted yet Finance Minister considered hybrid cars for the exemption. Technically, this move is subjected to be applauded by all and sundry but practically this is an odd step.
Basically, a hybrid vehicle is one that combines the best features of two different energy sources, one of which is electric power. In short, it is supposed to be less fuel or CNG consuming car. Therefore, it can be inferred that the intention of Finance Minister must be that to introduce such vehicles in the country through which fuels and gas consumption could be lessened.
But, the point required for attention is that 1200cc Hybrid cars have not been manufactured yet. Even though, Japan the world’s leading cars manufacturer does not make 1200cc hybrid cars. In that case what kind of tax exemption is all about?
Reportedly Ministry of Finance had not consulted single foreign cars imports prior to announcing the exemption. Hence, PML-N has to realize that state of preparedness is necessary before making anything to public otherwise it will be facing the same embarrassments which had been faced by the previous government.
Waqar Abro
Karachi

Hybrid Car Tax Exemption

Pakistan Observer

16-06-2013

First impression is the last impression. Pml-N  has recently announced exemption on 1200cc hybrid cars. Though, there are thousands of items subjected to be exempted yet Finance Minister considered hybrid cars for the exemption. Technically , this move is subjected to be applauded by all and Sundry but practically this is an odd step. Basically, A hybrid vehicle is one that combines the best features of two different energy sources, one of which is electric power. In short, it is supposed to be less fuel or cng consuming car. Therefore, it can be inferred  that the intention of Finance Minister must be that to introduce such vehicles in the country through which fuels and gas consumption could be lessened.  But, the point required for attention is that 1200cc Hybrid cars have not been manufactured yet.  Even though,Japan the world’s leading cars manufacturer does not make  1200cc hybrid cars. When there is no 1200cc Hybrid cars then what kind of tax exemption is all about?

Express tv reported to have said that Ministry of Finance had not consulted a single foreign cars imports prior to announcing the exemption. Hence, Pml-N has to realize that  state of preparedness is necessary before making anything to public otherwise it will be facing the same embarrassments which had been faced by previous government.

WAQAR ABRO

-KARACHI

Letter To The Editor: Anti-Youth Budget

Anti-Youth Budget
The Frontier Post
14/06/2013

Federal finance minister Ishaq Dar has unfolded budget in the National Assembly for the fiscal year 2013-14. In his parliamentary speech he said that PML-N is working hard to take the nation out of economic and energy crisis. 
No doubt, the budgetary speech was appealing and nation friendly to some extent but it is also bitter reality that not a single buck has been reserved to provide governmental jobs to millions of educated Pakistanis. 
Providing ten thousands rupees under the given age criteria is neither youth familiar nor in the interest of millions of post-graduate degree holders. It is needless to mention that oppressed youth speedily reacted on social media after the official announcement of budget. People held the opinion on social media that we have been made beggar again. 
One person wrote on his facebook wall that “In Europe Master degree holders are provided jobs while in Pakistan they are offered ten thousand rupees provided that they are less than 25 years old. It has been learnt after evaluating a number of TV discussions that unless new jobs are not created, the said amount for youth will never bring revolutionary changes. Contrary to this, billions of rupees have been allocated for providing laptops to registered university students. 
Why private degree holders have always been neglected. Those who do not afford to get themselves registered in universities for regular studies are always dealt with iron hand. Who is responsible of their fate , state , parents or society?

Waqar Abro
Karachi

Letter To The Editor: History repeats itself

History repeats itself

Pakistan Observer

12-06-13

It’s quite natural that historyrepeats itself. Few years ago when the then President Pervaiz Musharraf was in power, he did his best to oust all the senior politicians. Musharraf went to such extent that he expelled Nawaz shareef and Benazir Bhutto with immediate effect. Prior to banishing Nawaz shareef, he was made a prison under the charge of hatching conspiracy against the Chief of Army staff and kept him in captivity for few months in Adiala Jail. Today, the same person who was violently and restlessly exercising his power , has been made a prison. His lack of political far-sightedness  has largely affected his political highness and devalued him in the political arena.  He must be thinking that it was his grave mistake to act peculiarly against powerful elites of that time. History is full with examples that whosoever turned out to be part of power corridor , behaved abruptly and unconsciously. But, the victory speech of Prime Minister Nawaz Shareef implies that he has learned from the history and trying his best to improve his political status. His words of forgiving all the wrong-doers did not only promote his visionary approach but also showed his mature and grown democratic mindset.  This is what our democrats need to adopt. Playing dirty politics based on character assassination will not bring any productive result. It is the maturity that is required for wealthy democratic system. Hence, attacking one and other is useless because history repeats itself. 

Waqar Abro

Karachi

Letter To The Editor: History repeats itself

History repeats itself

The Frontier Post 

10-06-13

It’s quite natural that historyrepeats itself. Few years ago when the then President Pervaiz Musharraf was in power, he did his best to oust all the senior politicians. Musharraf went to such extent that he expelled Nawaz shareef and Benazir Bhutto with immediate effect. Prior to banishing Nawaz shareef, he was made a prison under the charge of hatching conspiracy against the Chief of Army staff and kept him in captivity for few months in Adiala Jail. Today, the same person who was violently and restlessly exercising his power , has been made a prison. His lack of political far-sightedness  has largely affected his political highness and devalued him in the political arena.  He must be thinking that it was his grave mistake to act peculiarly against powerful elites of that time. History is full with examples that whosoever turned out to be part of power corridor , behaved abruptly and unconsciously. But, the victory speech of Prime Minister Nawaz Shareef implies that he has learned from the history and trying his best to improve his political behavior. His words of forgiving all the wrong-doers did not only promote his visionary approach but also showed his mature and grown democratic mindset.  This is what our democrats need to adopt. Playing dirty politics based on character assassination will not bring any productive result. It is the maturity that is required for wealthy democratic system. Hence, attacking one and other is useless because history repeats itself. 

Waqar Abro

Karachi

Letter To The Editor: The silver lining cloud

The Silver Lining Cloud

Pakistan Observer 

08-06-13

Finally the historic transition period has come to end and all the elected members of National and Provincial Assemblies have been sworn in. Though, in the last five years democracy did nothing for people except oppression and devastation yet it has started smoothly sailing in our country. It would not be exaggeration to state that democrats have started realizing the core concept of deliverance. They know that governance is the only option through which democracy can be strengthened. And recent election results of all units of the federation speak volume in this regard. Since, large share of population has turned out to be politically mature it would not be easy for newly elected government to throw dust in the eyes of the people. Honestly speaking, people are fed up with the existing status quo mindset and desperately demanding change in our political system.

Actually, our youth comprises one third of the whole population and almost sixty percent of youth is either unemployed or victim of slaughter of merit. Merit is the only way through which wounds of educated people can be healed and Nawaz Sharif has to realize that either he wants policy of consensus based upon distribution of resources or a policy of making Pakistan the fastest growing country in the region. Technically speaking, Nawaz Sharif does not need support of any political party because his seats have already secured the required quota to name its prime minister yet he intends to carry all political parties in government boat. Yes, there is no harm to form coalition government but the dreams Nawaz Sharif showed to youth can only be fulfilled by showing zero tolerance to corruption. And presently, he is the only ray of hope for the entire nation. Being a youth, I wish him best of luck and conveying a message that “Dear Prime Minister” never compromise on merit and corruption after taking the oath of premiership because you are the “Sliver Lining Cloud”.

WAQAR ABRO
—Karachi