Hence, the protesters are back to Tahrir Square asking for nothing less than the parliamentary form of government. It has gotten very ugly again, so the current military generals have promised a national election in 2012 to extinguish the riots in the making. The same wave is going through other Arab nations including Syria all for the love of political change.
Among other global factors is America’s heavy debt load, the looming Eurozone crisis, problematic rescue packages for relieving the defaulting European countries etc. Certainly, there is a flaw somewhere which went unnoticed for so long, because the messy turmoil all over the world did not happen overnight.
Yet, years of contributory negligence through “Borrow now and pay later” and borrow more to loan to the dependant nations for business purposes or otherwise, have proven to be faulty policy of course.
Astonishingly enough, today the countries with good economic reputation are struggling to stay afloat financially. Consequently, the dependent countries have no more economic assistance from the defaulting economies - resulting in multiplied complications for the troubled nations.
The fact of ‘over-borrowed money’ spent by the sound economies of the world without proper mechanism in place is thought provoking.
Also, there is so much of rhetoric going around; however it becomes meaningless ab initio unless backed by an appropriate action based on sincerity of purpose. I mean, with irritating scenario of the ongoing deterioration of economic environment, there arises a responsibility for “everyone helping everyone” to reach a level of comfortable prosperity.
Nevertheless, it’s so ironical to see our hands tightened, because the worldwide economic misery makes the helpless people suffer more, while a few at the top live in a state of luxury. Isn’t that a mockery of fairness?
Thanks to the independent “Media with no Bias” for making people politically aware despite the overall negative impact of conspiracy theories floating around all over the world amid the Euro zone crisis, heavy indebtedness and the last year’s credit rating embarrassment of the super power – for sure, the issues are far too serious to be ignored.
Where does Pakistan stand in all this then?
Vulnerable Pakistan has been suffering from the dysfunctional system which is now ripe enough to accommodate corrupt/poor governance. Furthermore, Administrative Paralysis is not unusual anymore.
On top of that, the foreign nations are reluctant to invest in Pakistan for security reasons.
Clearly, the ongoing war on terror has shattered the economy of Pakistan beyond easy repair.
Shamelessly, the current regime is just steps away from hammering the final nail in the coffin.
On the other hand, the ‘heightened political rhetoric’ in search of political mileage is now underway by all concerned.
Beyond a doubt, such muscling up would generate economic prosperity of the suppressed nation on a faster track. Nevertheless, “a just in time” public awareness is good for nothing unless an effective action is taken soon to save the country from a free fall.
Moreover, let’s take it as a forewarning that if the current flawed system in Pakistan is allowed to linger on any further, the corrupt elite would be laughingly looting more than usual.
Unsurprisingly, the corrupt elements motivated by greed have the only priority to grab as much as is possible, yet their lust for the loot remains insufficient forever. Therefore, the menace of multi level corruption mafia needs to be fixed with a strong "democratic iron fist" under the changed system.
In order to get out of "quagmire of the crook-friendly atmosphere," it’s absolutely essential to deny the corrupt power mafia any free hand for corruption.
Tired of corrupt regimes, the people are desperately looking for a positive change.
Ridding the country of the stinky system through newly elected regime by the educated people is in the best interest of Pakistan. But lack of educational facilities in rural areas is never addressed; rather it’s been used as an effective tool to exploit the naive villagers at will.
Again the feudal mindset of the ruling elite has various vested interests in keeping their public without education.
Ridiculously, the powerful feudal community controls the country through high position of authority including their becoming parliamentarians, ministers or high officers without merit.
Definitely, silence is an accomplice of all the nonsense. Napoleon rightly said, "The world suffers a lot, Not because of the violence of bad people, But because of the SILENCE of the good people!"
Elimination of the strong repressive feudal system and the resulted massive illiteracy need immediate attention to give a respectable lifestyle to all Pakistanis equally on merit without discrimination.
In fact, a major cleansing in all institutions is only possible with the collective will of the people, and the youth can flourish if the conditions and opportunities are created for them.
Moreover, the un-declared high value assets of politicians, army generals, judges, civil bureaucrats, landlords and businessmen are very disturbing in a country where a majority lives far below the poverty line. Thus, all assets home and abroad must be made public, so the people know with clarity about those who have been looting the national exchequer. An independent commission comprising honest persons with integrity and credibility should be formed for assessing the assets transparently. This procedure is needed to nail down the tax evaders and thieves who stole public money.
Now is the golden chance for the people to turn the page, as Pakistan is all set for a revolutionary change in its political structure to bring a brand new system. Surely, the genuine government will deliver selflessly.
