Parliament has failed, declares Rehman Malik
Federal Minister for Interior Senator Rehman Malik addressing the upper house of the parliament. — File Photo by Online
ISLAMABAD: During the Senate’s session on Friday, Federal Interior Minister Rehman Malik defending his earlier decision to ban motorcycles from the roads in Karachi (for today) said that the parliament had failed, DawnNews reported.
Senator Raza Rabbani objecting to the federal minister’s claim said the parliament had not failed and that the parliament could not give a stamp of approval on weak legislature.
Malik stood by his action saying he respected the decision of the Sindh High Court but added that the move to ban motorcycles off the roads was right as motorcycles provided an easy mode of transportation to terrorists and were used in most terrorist activities.
Senator Malik said the decision to ban motorcycles was taken in view of information received that a motorcycle would be used as a bomb on the first day of Muharram in Karachi. He also said that motorcycles were used in 438 bomb attacks across the country during the current year whereas 96 motorcycles were destroyed in bomb attacks in Karachi alone.
Malik further said he would appeal in the Supreme Court against the Sindh High Court’s decision against the ban imposed on motorcycles in Karachi on the first day of Muharram.
Senator Babar Awan also criticised the decision to order motorcycles off the roads and termed the move as illegal.
The Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) staged a walk-out from the senate session over the situation in Karachi and the party’s Senator Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Haideri said the government had lost its writ in Karachi and that it was not serious about improving the situation in the city.
Speaking to media representatives later, the interior minister reiterated his stance, saying the order was issued in the light of reports from intelligence agencies.
He added that the order was issued after consultations with and support from the allies.
Malik lamented that he was harshly criticised for the order to keep motorcycles off the roads in Karachi on the first day of Muharram.
Just feel pity on mediocrity of Honorable minister’s (in)action. This shows the capacity of his thinking
Apart from general failure in governance by PPP, the worst PPP interior minister in living memory should be the one to resign as he has completely failed in providing security to the Pakistani citizens, which is his primary job function. If he cannot provide security, giving lofty speeches can be done by anyone in public, although very few will have the permed hairdo.
Even if one life were to be saved from this measure, a million inconveniences are still a cheap price to pay.
Maybe you live in Defence and Clifton driving around in Civics and Accords to say such things. People ride bikes to go to work, study and run family affairs. Why do not you come down to areas like MA Jinnah Road, Lines Area etc and tell people on their face that they cannot earn their bread and butter for the next day.
He should have said that all motorcycles should be replaced by unicycles. The benefits are plain to see: it is very difficult to throw a bomb while riding atop a unicycle, and a wobbly unicycle-rider would immediately draw the attention of the proper authorities, well in advance.
Such solutions come to Rehman (?) Malik’s mind very easily…disconnec mobile service, ban motor cycles, lie to the court, obtain pardon from the President even after being convicted to serve in the Parliament…… well done malik.
There is a very simple measure we have here in the UK. it’s called vehicle registration! this way if any vehicle is used in a crime people are caught quickly.Even if it’s blown to pieces. The Crime and security situation in Pakistan is diabolical!People in the UK are now scared to return for fear of being kidnapped!!
There is a big IF they are caught quickly. Well the police have a good track record of cleanly hosing down crime scenes , even in murder situations!
At last the government man saying they are a failure
Wait few days, Then he will say my speech was mis-Quoted!!!!
What will happen on the 2nd day, 3rd day…10th day? Everything will be hunkydory after the 1st day?
Good point. That crossed my mind as well. It is just a political game. They want to appear to be taking action when they are not doing much.
“Five more years. Five more years. We want five more years.”
Rehman Malik should get an ordinance approved from the Presidency to get Motorcycle owners exchange their bikes for a free car. This will make a stronger and popular case.
Mr Rehman Malik has failed and not the parliament. This ludicrous statement beats everything else he has ever said.
That would be extremely hard to accomplish.
He has just made himself more enemies in the parliament.
this is not a best solution to band on motorbike .the best solution is to remove the corrupt leaders and other administrative authorities form their post.actually they are not sincere with the Pakistan.every day they are blaming on each other parties and groups.
simple is that if they can’t control the situation then ,they should resign from their post.
you only reap what you sow…
But he will remain a proud member of this parliament irrespective of collapse of interior security…what a joke……………
Folks! remember it NOT only Rehman Malik’s Pakistan. Saving this country is the responsibility of every single Pakistani. It will take a concerted effort by the government and each one of us, that these savage, in humane terrorists are effectively apprehended. While banning the motorcycles in the entire city is outrageous but limiting the bike riders along the path of the precessions may not be a bad idea.
We see a complete failure in Rahman Malik. Why there is so much delay in his punishment phase. The earliest it comes; the best for all of us when we get rid of him.
Mr. Malik or should i say Dr.Malik… you have done enough damage to Pakistan and its people…its time for you to leave Pakistan
Poor Rehman Malik,he is always caught between the devil and the deep sea.He is utterly wrong if he takes a decision and,he is also wrong if he does not.Is there any body to help him?