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Wednesday, October 9, 2013

How we made Pakistan

How we made Pakistan
The Frontier Post 
Waqar Abro

Pakistan is the acronym of Persian word “Pak” which means pure and “Istaan” which means territory. Hence, Pakistan can be categorically defined as land of pure people. Before leading the topic towards present scenario, history of Pakistan should be given a focused view.
Basically, Pakistan did not get independence on 14th of August 1947 rather it was made independent in the skies by the lord of heavens, earth, and all universes on 712 A.D when Muhammad Bin Qasim for the very first time hoisted flag of Islam in Sindh and planted roots of Islam in Subcontinent which immediately grew up after Hindhi-Urdu controversy in post war of independence (1857) period. Though, it took time for Pakistan to be officially independent yet it came into being on 27th of Ramzan considered as Lailatul Qadar a night better than thousands of nights on 14th of August 1947.
During the course of independence struggle, our Muslim brothers burnt their all boats to make possible an independent sovereign state yet it’s worth mentioning that Education played pivotal role in the whole struggle. Coming back to the roots that were planted in our soil by Muhammad Bin Qasim that why they took a number of centuries to be grown.
Although, during this time course many rulers ruled the masses yet their part can never be considered as independence struggle cause they all were practicing the nefarious designs of Hizbu Shiyateen ( party of Ibless). Few of them went to such extent that Islam should be mixture of all religions and termed it as Deen e Ilahi. Though, their motive of mixing Islam with other religions was completely political yet they were unsuccessful in their plans. In surah Al-Imran Ayat no 3:54 Allah says:” And they planned and Allah (also) planned, and Allah is the best of planners”.
Allah punished all those rulers who misused his religion for their personal vested interests and most of the sufferers were Mughals. Not only He punished them but also brought changes in polluted Muslim societies which were affected by Mughals and other rulers through “Shaikh Ahmed Sirhindi , Shah Waliullah and other Sufis. It appears as Allah went on cleaning this land (Pakistan) to make it the Land of Hezbollah (Party of Allah). And, during all these happenings, a number of wars also took place between Muslims and Infidels.
The most prominent among those wars was “War of Independence” for which Muslims were declared responsible for the carnage and mutiny. In the post war period, Prophet of Education; Sir Syed Ahmed Khan emerged as a glimmer of hope for the Muslims.
Though, he was like a drop of water in the drought yet many Muslims started pointing on their fingers over the credibility of Sir Syed. They went to such extent that they declared him through Fatwas as Kafir (Infidel). Reason of their in depth loathe was mainly to not regain lost glory of education. They were of the view that Sir Syed wanted them to be like English but they did not understand the depth of his emphasis that it was not of English’s education but of Muslims. And, a few decades later “Allama Iqbal” endorsed the same views in his poetry. It goes without saying that “Sir Syed” was the next gardener of the plant that had been planted by Muhammad Bin Qasim. Sir Syed asked Muslims who were in the grip of chaos to acquire education.
He knew that if Muslims would dedicate their head and heart towards politics their growth and separate state dream would be unachievable. That is the same we notice in the divine instruction. Allah says 857 times in Quran to get education more than salaat and zakat.
It is also worth mentioning that Allah himself chose education to guide his people however he revealed four different sacred books to different Prophets. To continue with post war period, though Sir Syed was neglected by many Mullahs yet he was helped by Allah to complete his mission of creating a separate Muslim state.
Since, he disallowed Muslims to take part in politics even after the creation of “Congress” yet he himself politically declared in his two nation theory that Muslims and Hindus have different religion and culture thus they could not exist together. Moulana Abdul Haque has rightly said that “First stone of Pakistan was laid down by Sir Syed” During his time of struggle, Allah had already sent down his other soldiers to make possible a separate Muslim state and a few of those soldiers were Quaid e Azam, Allama Muhammad Iqbal, Moulana Muhammad Ali johar, Moulana Shaukat Ali, Hasrat Mouhani, Salimullah Khan,Wiqarul Mulk ,Mohsinul Mulk etc. All these leaders contributed their best in pre-independence struggle period and most of them were either disciples of Sir Syed or his students. Since, role of Congress was getting influential Muslims thought that they should also have a political party through which their genuine demands could be heard by the ruler.
Hence, Politically, Pakistan came into existence on 1906 when Muslim League was formed. Today, the same Pakistan which had been made independent after a long struggle, is in the grip of chaos. It is in the dire need of the same spirit which liberated it from shackles of Hindus and British.
To make it a New Pakistan, it is necessary to revive the lost glory.



Sunday, September 8, 2013

Pakistan: Youth Responsibilities

Youth Responsibilities 
Pakistan Observer
8/9/2013

Pakistan is comprised of 180 million population out of which 70 percent people come under the category of youth.  Youth is a powerful force of a country. In fact, it was the youth that played pivotal role during the independence struggle of our country. Sir Syed Ahmed Khan knew that a separate Muslim state could not be created unless Students keep themselves away from the Politics. He emphatically said that student should focus on education rather than taking part in any political or revolutionary activity.  Unfortunately, after creating a separate Muslim state, we as a youth forgot our responsibilities and role. It is the reason that our 46 percent population is either illiterate or least educated. The prime responsibility of a youth is to acquire education and use it for the perpetual growth of the country. But, in our country, after acquiring education , most of the youngsters start finding jobs in other continents.Pakistan is passing through testing times and jobs are not available for talented youth and therefore the incidence of brain drain is rampant in the present state of affairs. We should use our talent for Pakistan not for our personal vested interests and repeat the history of pre-independence youth. John F. Kennedy has rightly said that “Do not ask what your country has done for you , ask what you have done for your country”.
-Karachi

Tuesday, September 3, 2013

Government: Perpetual Pledge for Pakistan

 Perpetual Pledge for Pakistan
Waqar Abro


On 14th of  August 2013 every Pakistani celebrated the day of independence with full spirit and passion. Celebrating independence was a remarkable occasion but comprehending the glorious sacrifices of our founding fathers could not be seen from the eyes of the people. Wearing Pakistani T-shirts and displaying paper flags on  cars and motorbikes does not mean that one is a true and loyal Pakistani. Loyalty comes with practice not with one day show.  Independence has become an event now. It’s losing its  importance with every passing year. Loving Pakistan is not meant to wear Pakistani shirts but to dedicate your head and heart to make it progressive and prosperous country. Inevitably, Pakistan is tapped with natural and human resources yet it is supposed  to be the most misgoverned country. To lead Pakistan on the path of eternal progress, it is necessary to understand what it demands. It demands sincerity, loyalty and honesty. It demands revival of the same spirit that was with our founding fathers. Hence, it should be kept in our mind that the real celebration is in transforming the dreams of Jinnah and Iqbal into reality. However, we need to  make a solemn pledge with ourselves that we will move heaven and earth to free this country from terrorism, extremism, and corruption diseases. And, make it a progressive, prosperous and peaceful country.

-Karachi

Sunday, June 16, 2013

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



Thursday, May 23, 2013

Letter To The Editor : Political Fine-Tuning

Political Fine-Tuning 
The Frontier Post
23-05-13
During the season of election campaign, it was appearing from the behaviour of our politicians that they had turned out to be angels of Pakistan. To gain a margin of votes, they started unveiling their real faces through different political paid contents. They went on to the extent that they started using indecent language against each other in different media channels. Since the season of election is over, they have started chanting the same notion of consensus policy which had started circulating after the 2008 elections. In the name of consensus policy, most of the resources and jobs are distributed among coalition partners. Yes, there is no harm to form a coalition based government but what is detrimental, is, properly addressing the nation's agenda. Forgetting nation just for the sake of smooth sailing of government is quite old and revealed tactic. History clearly speaks of the performance delivered by our democratic government. It is time to deliver not to share the resources. People of Pakistan are intellectually liberated and emerging PTI support speaks volume in this regard. Everyone is tired of old faces now. Even though, a deaf and dumb person said to me through actions that he wanted change in politics because soaring poverty and rocketing prices of local commodities have marred the life of an ordinary citizen. Hence, the slogan chanted by Nawaz Sharif that all parties would be welcome if they work with him on national agenda, is a positive omen. I welcome this political fine-tuning that all stake holders should sit together to resolve the country's myriad of problems.
Waqar Abro
Karachi
 

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Letter To The Editor : Ambiguous future of Pakistan


Ambiguous future of Pakistan
The Frontier Post
21-05-2013


After critically analyzing manifestos of different political parties, it can be generally perceived that whosoever comes into power after elections, will not be able to make Naya( New) Pakistan.
All the parties contesting general elections, sing the songs of progress and prosperity without understanding and identifying the ground realities. Pakistan is endowed with a myriad of problems. It demands some stern measures for addressing the biggest menaces like corruption and energy crisis. Prior to completion of already vowed promises, one party has gone to such extent that it will launch bullet train within short possible time.
The thing worries me the most is that why do not we strengthen our basic foundation? Why our leaders always try to experiment new things after coming into power? Is it justified that there is no jobs, no meals and no shelter for poor but still our leaders are spend thrift on such projects which do not make any sense in reference of a new Pakistan?. Building roads and launching bullet trains will never bring any change in our country. It is the education which is the first brick of a well groomed society. Actually, education brings revolutionary and evolutionary changes in human nature. If one reflects what he reads, I bet he will be a perfect and complete human. But, the most unfortunate thing is that such kind of practice is hardly witnessed in our country. Hence, prior to bringing reforms in the country the ambitious political parties must bring reforms within their political structure and try to adopt western welfare oriented norms rather than adhering to same classical style of politics.

Waqar Abro
Karachi

Monday, May 6, 2013

Letter To The Editor: Suggestions For EC

Suggestions For EC
Pakistan Observer
06-05-2013

There is hue and cry through out the country that the upcoming general elections are supposed to be turning point of Pakistan history. It is true that every Pakistani demands for change now. But can the change the educated society expects really come if our people from far flung areas would not cast their vote due to some reasons? For voting awareness some constructive and achievable measures should be later by Election commission for increasing voter ratio in the coming elections.

There should be election commission social media campaign for increasing the of a votes. Election commission should direct care-taker government to regularly publish its advertisements in various newspapers. All media men aiming to bring change in the country should be directed to play a role in their own capacity.

Artists and singers of various local languages can also spread the message of voting rights through their melodies at mass level. There should be coordination between EC and NGO’s working on election awareness projects for increasing the voter ratio.

Voting know-how in rural areas is worse than No-Go areas. However Election commission should pay more attention to rural areas than urban areas. Khatibs in their respective areas can also spread the importance of a vote through Friday Sermons. There should also be a room for prisoners and disable people to cast their vote by using modern means of communication. There are millions of people in Pakistan who do not live in their respective constituency. However, they should also be given a chance to vote for their registered voting constituency from any part of the country.
WAQAR ABRO
—Karachi

Thursday, May 2, 2013

Letter To The Editor: Suggestions for Election Commission

Suggestions for Election Commission
The Frontier Post
02-05-2013
There is hue and cry through out the country that the upcoming general elections are supposed to be turning point of Pakistan history. It is truth that every Pakistani demands for change now. But, the change the educated society expects can really come if our people from far flung areas would not cast their vote due to some reasons? For voting awareness i lay down some constructive and achievable measures before Election commission for increasing voter ratio in the coming elections.
There should be election commission social media campaign for increasing the importance of a vote Election commission should direct care-taker government to regularly publish its advertisements in various newspapers.
All media men aiming to bring change in the country should be directed to play a role in their own capacity.
Artists and singers of various local languages can also spread the message of voting rights through their melodies at mass level.
There should be coordination between EC and Ngo's working on election awareness projects for increasing the voter ratio.
Voting know-how in rural areas is worst than No-Go areas. However Election commission should pay more attention to rural areas than urban areas.
Mullahs in their respective areas can also spread the importance of a vote through Friday Sermons.
There should also be a room for prisoners and disable people to cast their vote by using modern means of communication.
There are millions of people in Pakistan who do not live in their respective constituency. However, they should also be given a chance to vote for their registered voting constituency from any part of the country.
This country has given has us many things. However, we must individually play our role to augment the voter ratio in upcoming general elections. T.V Artists, sports men and women, writers, columnists, media men, bloggers, civil servants, men and women in uniform, and others should also play their role.

Waqar Abro

Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Letter To The Editor: Elections Heat

Elections heat 
The Frontier Post 
30-04-2013

As the day of general elections is about to come, heat of elections engulfs us with every passing moment. Few political parties have started engaging in their political activities while a few have called for shutting down their camps owing to security reasons. Breathing fire against rival politician is also seen on daily basis.
The ongoing political situation clearly implies that 11 May would be the historic day of Pakistan. The heat of elections has gone to such extent that political leaders of different parties, have started breathing fire against each other. Imran says that on 11th May 2013 Pakistan will be independent from looters while Nawaz says after 11 May winds of prosperity will blow in the country. On the contrary, There is a hue and cry on electronic media that how elections will successfully hold if the ongoing security situation persistently prevails. This style of propagating news will not only cause fears in the masses but also demoralize our law and order enforcers.
It is time to spread political and voting awareness rather than creating havoc across the country. It is therefore. We need to tell our people that no matter heaven may fall, elections will be on time and every Pakistani stands shoulder to shoulder with our law enforcement agencies. Someone has rightly said every dark night is followed by a colorful morning. It must be in our chamber of thoughts that whosoever gets hurt while political canvassing is not a worker of certain political party but our Pakistani fellow.

Waqar Abro
Karachi 

Monday, April 8, 2013

Letter To The Editor: Sunshine after the darkest half-century

 Sunshine after the darkest half-century
The Frontier Post
08-04-2013
 
Mismanagement, corruption, pathetic political system, education and dearth of political awareness were the main reasons that always prevented Pakistan to emerge as a democratic and well governed country.
Pakistan has been facing these challenges since its teething years. But, since media is free, judiciary is independent, people are intellectually liberated and army is sidelined from politics, Pakistan marks a remarkable success on political, social and educational fronts.
Today, more then 216 political parties are registered in election commission and all of them are willing to contest the upcoming general elections with sheer enthusiastic spirit.
This pluralistic political system and judicial populism, coupled with free media and educated civil society, can make a new Pakistan. It appears from the current situation that status quo mindset is being changed apart from existing style of governance.
To welfare people, a well organized administrative system is need of the hour. And, this can only be achieved by strengthening meritocracy and delivering governance system. Unless merit is not promoted and practiced, the dream of welfare people can never be transformed into reality.
Political parties after coming into power should seriously ponder over the point that they will welfare a common and educated person or their so called Jiyala, Bhai, Choudhry or Tabdeeli Razakaar.

Waqar Abro
Karachi