Comments on: Marching to a different beat?

By: S. A. M.

S. A. M. — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 12:58:47 +0000

What choice you and I have. Most of our leaders left the country for their own sake. we can start with Benazir she lived in th UK for a long time she came back when time was ripe. Nawaz Sharif went to Saudi Arab for almost a decade. He became when he though it was the right time for him to make a come back. Altaf Hussain is not only living in UK but also is a British Citizen. He does not even talk of coming back but still he is controlling the party matters and taking a very vibrant part in Pakistan’s politics. Not to forget that we had one imported prime minister in the form of Moin Qureshi. So if we have one more specimen that fine with me at least. Hey Overseas Pakistains you are most welcome to play politrics on us.

By: S. A. M.

S. A. M. — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 12:50:37 +0000

Mehreen it seems you are living on Mars. How fair elections are in Pakistan it is nothing ambiguous. In so many incidents it has been seen that the the person had not even gone to cast hi vote but yes it had been done by someone ELSE.Moreover it has also been seen that one person gives votes several times. So in this scenario where do you a newcomer stand who does not believe in using baton to prove that he is right!. Please think it over.

By: millerd348

millerd348 — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 11:59:48 +0000

I am not Dr Qadri’s supporter but I give the guy a full credit for taking the bold step. I admire his determination and stand against the electoral process system and raging corruption. It is indeed a wake up call. Deviously designed and manipulated electoral system has been in place for decades promoting corruption and maintaining political hegemony and status quo of the two corrupt political parties to prevent a change. It is a conniving, clandestine hatched up political conspiracy against the naive uninformed and unsuspecting nation. In plain Urdu we call it “MILI BAGATH” or in English we say you scratch my back and I scratch yours.

By: millerd348

millerd348 — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 11:28:23 +0000

Agreed with your astute political observation.

By: millerd348

millerd348 — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 11:25:46 +0000

I don’t think he would even ponder standing in election. He knows that in order to participate he has to renounce his Canadian connection which it doesn’t appear he is ready to do. He may have a hundred ten reasons for it. Irrespective of this I believe this is a bold step and the nation should support him.

It is evidently clear nothing may come out of it , but the very fact that Dr Tahir-ul Qadri has taken an action against the fraudulent electoral system and endemic corruption is itself an evidence of the man’s potency and charisma.

So far we have been hearing a lame threats from the politicians who may be or not be the omens of change.

Anything force that obstructs and marginalised the two tried political parties must be good and we should support it. Mr Tahir ul Qadri has the support of many. It is only through the electoral reform that he is proposing , can the hegemony of the two party system can be broken and a third force can emerge.

The survival of this nation hinges on this third force. Lets hope that this nation has achieved enough political maturity to able to bring a change through the ballot box.

Dr Qadris long march is a small but right step towards it.

By: Mohammed

Mohammed — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 11:01:20 +0000

with due respect i would only ask you that, did you go through all your leader ( Dr. Tahir qadri ) statement which has been given within Pakistan and outside Pakistan ( Canada) posted on FB. could you kindly review those statement and I am quite sure you will change your opinion!!!

By: khanm

khanm — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 08:35:50 +0000

It does not mean to a start to change. One should look for the credibility of the person subjectively and objectively. He left Pakistanis for a better life in Canada. Now he rekindles his feelings for poor Pakistanis. It does not jive.

By: Mehreen

Mehreen — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 08:05:35 +0000

I don’t see any bravery in his actions. It is more like taking the back door. If he genuinely cares for change then why not prove himself as a leader by sweepingly winning the elections. Power is not in mobilizing mobs. Power is in winning hearts and minds of people. I didn’t even know this person till he surfaced last month. What service has he done for the people of Pakistan? Do we even look at the bio’s of people before recognizing them as so called leader or heroes?

By: Safia

Safia — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 07:06:12 +0000

If Dr Tahir ul Qadri wants a real change in Pakistan, he should contest elections and avoid marches which could lead to violence. Secondly, why has he become so interested in Pakistani politics now? was he waiting for canadian citizenship… or else why doesnt he asks his family members to come and participate in this march and show how committed he is towards Pakistan.
Pakistani have seen enough… we have not yet recovered from the horrific Quetta bombings.. no more act of violence now… PLEASE

By: NASAH (USA)

NASAH (USA) — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 03:06:35 +0000

Leading a mob is easier than leading an ELECTION.