Incessant Gibbers

The man responsible for unifying the two diametrical political parties in Pakistan has resigned. Rejoice as you may and call it the victory of democracy if you deem fit.

Alas, it had to end one day, a tearful departure. Dramatic, yet expected. No blame games. No leg pulling. None of that old crap. No reference to NRO, not even a hint of regret. This was the end of one of the most developing era of Pakistan, economically, industrially and socially. Pervez Musharraf, bowed out, exuding confidence, with certainty that no charge sheet can be proven against him. That’s how one speaks to the nation, live (even if your notes get lost :D).

So long for dictatorship.

The power is now completely transfered to the elected representatives. Welcome to so-called democracy.

The economy will show an upward trend immediately. The investors will return soon. No more flight of capital. The law and order situation will improve. The army will stop its operation in tribal areas. Baluchistan will no more be a deprived province. Corruption will cease. Media will never be victimised. The army will never interfere in the politics. The influence of US on our foreign policy will be history. All policies will be formulated in the Parliament by the elected members. The poverty rate will begin to decline. Power plants will be setup and the shortage will be overcome by the end of 2009. Will the constitution be revived to a position of 12 Oct 1999, removing the NRO from it and the increase of women’s and minorities’ seats?

If ANY of the above does happen, I’m ready to run around naked!

I can’t even imagine to believe that Zardari and Nawaz, the demagogues, will ever do anything for the benefit of the nation.

Now since Musharraf has resigned, the charge sheet that was being prepared against him must be put forth and the former president must be hauled to the courts. All charges including the Kargil issue must be looked at if there is really some evidence the nation deserves to see it. Otherwise, the whole drama of the past few months will be nothing more than a political act. If Musharraf’s heroic claims are incorporeal, as the political parties have said, then the man must be given a fair trial.

The coalition of devils and buffoons have a further job at hand of chosing the next president who will retain the power of 58(2)b unless the constitution is amended. Will the PPP trust someone other than their own party to have that power, given the reputation that they don’t even trust their own stalwarts like Amin Faheem? I dobut that. Bilawal Zardari (no Bhutto!) and Asif Zardari have already said that the president will be from PPP. I bet that will be the next source of stories for the news channel soaps.

Amidst the imminent crisis, the role of army will be monitored with a magnifying glass. How long will the army resist power? The readings of history does provide an insight.