Pakistan Long March 2009

Pakistan "to restore chief justice"

2009-03-15T15:38:00.000-07:00

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

2009-03-15T09:40:00.000-07:00

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

2009-03-15T08:54:00.000-07:00

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

2009-03-15T08:43:00.000-07:00

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

2009-03-15T08:36:00.000-07:00

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!

2009-03-15T08:08:00.000-07:00

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

2009-03-15T08:03:00.000-07:00

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!

Tarana for Long March- Aitzaz Ahsan

2009-03-15T06:19:00.000-07:00

Deputy Attorney General of Pakistan Abdul Hai Gilani resigns

2009-03-15T06:13:00.000-07:00

Deputy Attorney General of Pakistan Abdul Hai Gilani has resigned from the post to mark his protest against the torturing of lawyers, locking up of High Court and tear-gas shelling in Lahore.Talking to Geo News, Abdul Hai Gilani said lawyers have been subjected to torture and tear-gas shells have been fired in the vicinity of Lahore High Court.He said the whole country has been blocked with the help of containers.“I have resigned from the post of Deputy Attorney General of Pakistan in protest against all these acts,” Abdul Hai Gilani said.

Source: The News

Mr Aitzaz escapes house arrest!

2009-03-15T05:31:00.000-07:00

According to news broadcasted on TV channels, MT Aitzaz Ahsan (founder of lawyers movement) has managed to escape house arrest and has arrived at GPO Chowk, Lahore. Talking to media he said that his detention is illegal.

SMS Service banned in Islamabad

2009-03-15T05:24:00.000-07:00

Government has banned the usage of SMS service in the capital service. Shame on you government for such cowardly measures! Give us your thought

on this cowardly act.

Zardari to cope with Lawyers alone!

2009-03-15T04:54:00.000-07:00

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has conveyed to Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani and other influential players, including probably the Army, that he would singlehandedly cope with the lawyers and opposition parties. ‚ÄúThere is no law and order problem posed by the present protest. The long march, which will not be allowed to take place, is transitory and a one-time affair and the PPP would form its government in the Punjab in the next few days, leaving its rivals to repent,‚Äù Zardari was quoted as saying. Read more on TheNews

SHAME ON YOU ZARADARI for betraying the nation!!!!!!!!!

Long March begins from Lahore

2009-03-15T04:05:00.000-07:00

A huge number of supporters gathered at Kalma chowk along with Mr. Nawaz Sharif to warm up for the Long Walk that is directed towards Islamabad.

Police fired tear gas shells towards the supporters to stop the march towards Islamabad injuring a number of people. Tell us what you think?