Pakistan "to restore chief justice"

I am quite hesitant to make attempts to articulate my thoughts about the current politicial situation in Pakistan. As an avid cricket fan, my patriotic and cricketing spirit is currently marred by the recent security debacle that came to pass in Lahore. It seems the turmoil has continued from as far back as I know, and the Pakistani public must be commended for their ability to strive through phases of political unrest and general chaos.

I am writing this when the reinstatement of the judges is imminent. I am watching these events unfold with watchful prudence, for though I know the fruit from the struggles of the lawyers and public will bear a sweet fruit, history has made it so that every positive event is followed by a few on the other end of the spectrum. From what I've gathered from various speeches and my own personal sources, Mr. Iftikhar Chaudhry's reinstatement should have been a fundamental priority of the current government in the first place. Their failure to do should be condemned, and barring any sudden miraculous economic u-turns on their part, work must be done to oust them post-haste. Though my attempts to think of a truly honest and concrete replacement falter in vain, I am adamant that better options do exist. Let us hope the reinstatement is unconditional and that this is first of many positive events which will eventually lead to a better, stable and united Pakistan.

Pir Mazhar says Nawaz wants to act like Mujeeb

Pakistan People Party (PPP) leader Pir Mazharul Haq has alleged that Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) chief Mian Nawaz Sharif wants to act like Mujeeb-ur-Rehman on the basis of his money.He said that Naheed Khan and Safdar Abbasi were the black sheep in the People Party.

SHAME ON YOU PIR SAHIB for speaking against people who are working for the independence of judiciary!

Seizure of vehicles hurting Pakistan Businessmen

Seizure of transportation vehicles and containers by the government to stop the long march has upset the traders and businessmen. They have warned that they will observe a country wide strike if any thing happens to their vehicles and containers.

Korangi Association of Trade and Industry Chairman Mian Zahid Hussain said the transporters were reluctant to take upcountry orders fearing seizure of their vehicles as the government was using them for blocking roads to thwart the lawyers in their bid to stage a long march in Islamabad.

SITE Association of Trade and Industry Chairman M A Jabbar said owing to political instability foreign as well as domestic investors had become uncertain. “If this situation prevails, local investors will be out of the scene in future,” he warned. “If the government does not release our vehicles immediately, we will go on a wheel-jam strike before the long march,” he warned.

It's a shame that the government is using public property for its goals!

Source: The News

Nawaz Sharif in danger: Says Interior Minister Rehman Malik

According to a statement by Rehman Malik, the life of Nawaz Sharif is in danger. God forbid if something bad happens to any one, then the government will be responsible for it.

Let's pray that Allah protects and safeguards Nawaz Sharif, all lawyers, all leaders and every one who is participating in the long march.

Ameen!

Army called out to block long march

The government on Saturday blocked all over the country major highways leading to Islamabad by parking containers. Also, the Army was told to be ready to help the police stifle the lawyers' long march. According to military sources, the federal government has summoned the Army in nine to 12 cities, mostly in the Punjab.According to sources, the Army could be deployed in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Faisalabad, Multan, Lahore, Peshawar and other cities. Read more here

Wake up government! This is not some kind of attack planned by terrorists or enemies of Pakistan. This is just a peaceful demonstration by the people of Pakistan!!!!

Historical Statements by various Leader!

Nawaz sharif: Asif Zardari has shamed the nation by voilating agreements thrice!
Imran Khan: Criminals always oppose free judiciary!
Qazi Hussain: Executive order can reinstate the judges!
Ali Kurd: Our Movement to bring justice to the people!

Ali Ahmad Kurd Prevented from boarding plane to Islamabad

President of Supreme Court Bar Association, Ali Ahmad Kurd has been prevented by the government from boarding a plane flying from Quetta to Islamabad. This is another act of cowardness by the government!