Martial law better than military courts in Pakistan: Altaf
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KARACHI: Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) chief Altaf Hussain on Wednesday said that it would be better to have martial law in Pakistan than to set up military courts, DawnNews reported.
However, he warned that it would be a mistake to think that the army alone could solve the country's problems.
The MQM leader made the remarks during an emergency telephonic press conference at the party’s Nine-Zero headquarters.
During his speech, Altaf suggested that COAS General Raheel Sharif should handle the affairs of state for two years.
He said that it would be better if the army took over rather than having military courts.
"If an undemocratic path is to be taken, martial law may as well be imposed," he said.
He also said that since martial law had been placed in Pakistan many times before, it could be imposed again.
"Martial law has been imposed a hundred times, why not once more," Altaf said.
The MQM leader has warned before that the army could take over if the situation deteriorated in Pakistan.
Read more:Altaf calls for resolving dispute to avert martial law
In late August, during anti-govt protests that were being held in Islamabad, Altaf Hussain had warned the government and protesters that the country would have yet another martial law if they did not resolve their dispute.
However he also said his warning about martial law should not be interpreted as supporting a military takeover.
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Dec 24, 2014 06:11pm
Fully support this stance.
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Dec 24, 2014 06:14pm
Altaf, like Imran Khan and Qadri, is another over-ambitious man who is willing to take away the voting rights of the people of Pakistan in hopes of becoming the civilian puppet prime minister of a martial law regime. Individuals like these should be banned from running for elections.
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Dec 24, 2014 06:18pm
oh yes, impose Martial law and then start also operation Karachi. too indiscriminately. Then AH will be first person who will be blaming Army and ISI. This guy is happy only when nobody touch his criminals...whenever someone touch his criminals he start blaming game again and again...we see this for years now...
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Dec 24, 2014 06:19pm
Please....Go to sleep. As much as I don't support the idea of military courts being established as it can lead to many atrocities; however in the situation we are in, civil government is weak: Military courts should be established, I would even support General Raheel to lead the country for 2 years atleast to bring Pakistan back up.
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Dec 24, 2014 06:22pm
First of all, can the Nawaz government not expedite the terrorism related cases by forming another cell - speed courts from department of Justice and fix the deadlines like within maximum of 3 months, the judgement be delivered. If these guys need to work hard with police and others, let it be. It is, after all, for your own safety and to weed-out civilians from barbarians. If Military court is the option, then let us not complain if the judgement if it is lopsided/partial - as their skills are limited and entirely geared towards (fixing the responsibility) their armed forces and not for civilians. Civil government shoulder most of the responsibility and leave these over-stretched armed forces some time to help themselves do better. It is unjustifiable to seek Army's help all the time for any country.
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Dec 24, 2014 06:30pm
Hard to understand apprehensions. Hope military courts would be established soon. Under prevailing circumstances military courts should be given a go ahead for one year time, to deal with terrorism cases. Lets hope military courts would deal with all types of criminals, terrorists, target killers, bhatta khores, including any political patrons of bhatta khores. Speedy trials please.
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Dec 24, 2014 06:40pm
Martial Law with Military Courts together are better.
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Dec 24, 2014 06:42pm
hmm.... how can MQM then claim to be democratic party if they support martial law?
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Dec 24, 2014 06:44pm
No need for all this Just a separate province. Where Muhajjirs will
deal and solve all the problems, that may effect the province. They
will take care of. Time for a separate. No more living with these
TTP supporters and apologists.
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Dec 24, 2014 06:45pm
A valuable suggestion to curb the mence of evils through the military courts.
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Dec 24, 2014 07:05pm
Altaf Hussain fears his party facing Military courts trails for their known crimes.
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Dec 24, 2014 07:15pm
Altaf is wrong. Military courts is the only answer to end terrorism.
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Dec 24, 2014 07:28pm
@JZ I think once martial law will impose then obviously understood that there will be military courts as well, because whosoever commit crime, object, create problem then they have to be handled with firm hands.
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Dec 24, 2014 07:29pm
It should not be stereotype but well thought of.Hold the. Reins but put Shahsawar on the back with full support.
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Dec 24, 2014 07:35pm
Pakistan dont need any Marshal Law,common man, we already face what had happened in the Musharaf tenure.
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Dec 24, 2014 07:40pm
Faisal Raza Abidi had predicted it a few months ago... He called it Jamhoori Martial Law... not a bad idea afterall!
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Dec 24, 2014 07:40pm
Military courts working under the civil government is not a new idea and it is quite workable in our law and order situation.Problem with Altaf Hussain is that in Martial Law government his party will share power but under military courts his party men may face cases registered against them.
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Dec 24, 2014 07:44pm
Martial law need of the moment --
Mainly to get rid of impotent governments wishy washy stand against terrorism and of course for non stop corruption.
Or bring back Musharraf as the president and give him powers to fight terrorism.
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Dec 24, 2014 07:51pm
Civilian government is no match for terrorism. Too much love for money and power makes them cowards and afraid to die.
We need a bold and brave PM and president combo.
IK PM and Musharraf president
( even though previously IK has been in favor of talks )
But whatever he ( IK ) says he means it -- ( hence not a good politician ) but now he has the true support of the masses
He is brave and will not rest until the job is done --- example -- his non stop dharnas. ---
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Dec 24, 2014 08:14pm
As expected the MQM is totally confused about the issues facing Pakistan.Every one knows how miserably Musharaf and previous martial laws failed to control terrorism and in improving law and order situation ,therefore Miltary govt as well as Miltary courts are not the answer to solvepresent situation.However firmness and awareness are the only way to control the terrorism.Why Musharaf govt not carry out the death sentences of terrorists and left it for the civilian govt to sort these out?
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Dec 24, 2014 08:32pm
@Saad AGREED
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Dec 24, 2014 08:34pm
Fully Agreed
I luv u AH and admire ur longer term vision
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Dec 24, 2014 08:41pm
It's strange. On one hand Altaf Hussain says, military alone can't solve the problem. He is suggesting Marshall Law, on the other.
It's a political situation n must b resolved politically by politicians.
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Dec 24, 2014 09:09pm
Completely Disagree with Altaf Hussain. Martial Law is not the solution of problems.
Democracy is better than dictatorship.
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Dec 24, 2014 09:14pm
Is Altaf Hussain a democratic leader residing in a democratic country?
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Dec 24, 2014 09:50pm
Pakistan history has proven that Martial Law NEVER was and will NEVER BE THE SOLUTION. Leave Military to protect the country from its enemies. A just and strong constitution and strict rule of law is the answer.
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Dec 24, 2014 10:52pm
@Muhammad Ramzan;
" Democracy is better than dictatorship."
It may be but how would we know, we have never had democracy in this country.
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Dec 24, 2014 10:57pm
He is right....
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Dec 24, 2014 11:33pm
There is no harm in trying military courts for a couple of years to get rid pak of terrorism.
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Dec 24, 2014 11:46pm
@saad Musharraf's tenure was at least one million times better than what followed
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Dec 24, 2014 11:51pm
That's the only way MQM comes in Power.
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Dec 24, 2014 11:57pm
@AHMED Ah voting rights? Taliban says you have no rights. Which is better?
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Dec 25, 2014 12:28am
Altaf bhai, you are military child and now started showing teeth today to your boss. You can not survive without establishment. So it's better for you to keep quite and join sind and federal government. If Karachi operation starts again then your money laundering will start again.
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Dec 25, 2014 12:45am
he should enjoy english citizenship and grow his wealth.
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Dec 25, 2014 12:51am
Military Courts, shall eliminate the horrendous acts of terrorism. Altaf should not worry about it...........
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Dec 25, 2014 03:30am
I like the term "emergency telephonic press conference"
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Dec 25, 2014 04:32am
chall jhotay!!!
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