I “WAS” a Pakistani — Just a human for now!!

Love for NATION .. It is never selfless.. It is never about for nation no matter what.. noo matter who say it.. There is always a motive.. either fame or getting appreciation from people I condemn nationalism.. for me humanity is above all .. cause nations are born and they die.. What is eternal is humanity .. And that’s what my religion teaches me..

It has never been about Pakistan for me.. Please dont gimme this crap that we got this country after sacrifices.. Because we’ve forgotten why we got this country? Because who sacrificed their lives would be mourning over what some ethnic party is doing in their name.. They would’ve never approved of all of this.  We’ve forgotten what was the prime reason why we go this country.. It was religion. It was Islam. It was because we wanted to fashion our lives so. It was because we didn’t want to live under fear of the Hindus and British. It was because we wanted to be free..

But I question today are we?? Are we really free..?? If you think you are free.. then think again.. If you re free. try to oppose when the political parties are shutting the city down just because one person from their party died.! They didn’t care when they killed some ones son, some ones father, someones husband during the riots.

If you think you are free. Try to seek answers from those whom you elected. You wont be heard. NO one cares.. So what is the use of entitling our self with being Pakistani.. Being Pakistani which should-be  a pride for us has now become only a tag.  We are more of Sindhi, Baloch, Pathan, Pakhtoon, & Muhajirs.. BARELY PAKISTANI!

I am sorry I can’t act like an Ostrich as you all have been and don’t care about nationality anymore. for me Humanity is above all cause before being a better Pakistani (Nationalist) we better learn to be a better Human.

*In the loving memory of all those who died during the riots and didn’t even know why they deserve to die like this**

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Tale of Zulfiqar Mirza and His Sudden Urge Of Speaking The Truth!

Zulfiqar Mirza resigned yesterday right after the operation in Liyari. In the beginning it appeared as if it was in protest of the operation in Liyari. Well then we were wrong. This resignation was expected from him since he called Muhajirs ‘Bhookay Nangay’.. Pretty daring I say. Though the guy is sorry after hurting the entire Muhajirs Community. Wont make much difference I say.

Zulfikar Mirza holds up the Islamic holy book Quran on his head at a a press conference in Karachi, Pakistan on Sunday, Aug. 28, 2011.

 

We’ve been reading it on Twitter , Facebook, News channels every, every where.  Some ask questions. Was he righteous in doing so? Was he really telling the truth? Some are being judgemental. Calling him a liar & that he aint saint. Depends upon the loyalty of your party or the hatred of yours towards any of the party or person who were accused in Zulfiqar Mirza’s press conference.

I am going to be one of the judgy ones! I am going to straightforwardedly criticize ,appreciate or bash Mr. Zulfiqar Mirza for his irresponsible act of yesterday.  For start let me just list down the points I extremely loathe the guy, For bringing up! And I would like you all to know why I simply declare his press conference a reckless stunt. You all have clapped and wanted to pat his back for unleashing the truth but not so fast fellows! There is Hell lot of details you all missed because they were so beautifully wrapped up and hidden in a shiny paper called ‘Blame MQM’ & ‘Rehman is a liar’. Because this what you all will love to believe, because he gave you what you wanted to hear the most.

What we are not realising is that speaking the truth after the 3 God damn years of his ministry, “DOESN’T COUNT!”. It’s not an act of bravery or courage. It was anything but that. I say he is a coward and a person who gives  shit about what is right and wrong! Where the hell went his courage when  he had his ministry? Where the hell was his heroism when Altaf revealed that disintegration of Pakistan supporting agenda? Why did he keep all that details to him self? And why he revealed them now? It was because he wanted to protect his personal interest first! How can you trust a person who kept this important information to himself and didn’t disclosed it right away?

Now here are the few points you all skipped in the glamour of the other parties and political person being bashed. Take a look.

• First of all! Thank you Mr. Zulfiqar Mirza for bringing Shia Sunni thing up, and telling us that you give a rat’s ass about the riots it could’ve started! I mean how can you even dare bragging about being Syed? As if it has something to do with you? As if it was your choice to be one! Thank you for not promoting that we all are Muslims and are one!  As of we didn’t had enough differences to cry about?

• He wanted to resign? Fine great! One day or another that was supposed to happen. Big Deal! But why ruining the image of Pakistan in front of world? Have any one of you ever heard about any parliamentarian from India America, Britain or any other democratic state bashing his fellowminister in front of the media before resigning? No you would never witness such act of  stupidity from them. That is because their personal grudges are not above the image of their country but our Hero Mr. Zulfiqar Mirza decided to belittle every single person ever got in his way. Not caring that it will bring felony to Pakistan’s name. Still he is your hero?

• Now coming towards the point where he casually bragged about How high his family background is. How he belongs to a super rich family and that his father was big name and being son of Mirza Family is a big thing. Not to forget he slapped the middle class representation of Pakistan.Stating the incident with Governor Ishrat-ul-Ibad, that he could recall Mr. Zulfiqar Mirza’s Fathers name but couldn’t recall his fellow party members father. It was well wrapped slap in face of Pakistan’s middle class representation. For you to know Mr. Mirza if Governor couldn’t recall his fellow party member’s father name is because he belongs to a middle class family! Because he didn’t always had this limelight you’ve been living in! Thank you very much for bragging about how high is your status.

• About mentioning that you are a loyal to Bhutto and ‘Har ghar se Bhuttoniklay ga tum Kitnay Bhutto maro gay’. Lemme tell you we have nothing to do with it, Bhutto or no Bhutto as long as we are being killed by our very own parties irs non of our concerns. Why did  you completely forget to highlight the finding of torture cells in Liyari? Was all this resignation & speech was to cover up the great fact that Liyari’s torture cells were being used to kill innocents. It was just a week ago when over 100 people got killed brutally in Karachi care to admit how many died in Liyari’s torture cells?

Zulfiqar Mirza seems to be not caring about what can his remarks cause

Mr. Mirza exposing others wont help to vindicate what you’ve been doing. It wont clean up your mess your resignation was your choice but your irresponsible act of reckless press conference and sudden urge to speak the truth could’ve cause another start of killings and riots not just in Karachi but all over Pakistan. That was irresponsible of you to choose such delicate subjects at the time when Karachi is already burning to ashes. I know he cares a damn cause his sons and daughters are safe and sound. Out of danger.. Why would he care? They’ve never cared nor they will ever. So stop considering him brave and declaring him an over night emerging hero. I can’t forgive him for what he did. I hold him accountable for all his acts. This ‘revealing the truth stunt’ doesn’t make much difference. He has to do this, spit it all out. He should’ve done this long ago but he didn’t because it was his selfish motives intact back then. Waiky waiky Pakistan. It’s not as pleasant as it seemed to you all!

 

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Enough with the “Motivation For Youth Required”..!

Choice is yours.. Feel the pride, step forward, be the change you want to see, snap out of the state of self pitty ..Or just wait for some divine help to descend on our nation..!

Few days back, Syed Fahad Ali asked me to write something on youth motivation. That motivates them. As politics has always been my focus of attention I thought to give it a try. But even after pondering so hard, considering everything that motivates Pakistani youth. And it took me 2 weeks to write this. I was astounded to realise that there are not many things that can motivate our youth. And the things that ignite the remains of youthness in them are very depressing.

It is sad to say that Pakistani youth is the most ignorant, uninspired, devious, and to top all lacks direction. There is no such thing as continuous source of motivation and inspiration for them, I am sorry to say. That entire “I-give-a-damn” and “Hamara-kia-jata-hai” attitude is leading us astray.

We all saw how our youth was determined to bring Raymond Davis to task for his brutal killing of innocents. But the enthusiasm and motivation didn’t last long. Events were created, Protests were organized but just after once or twice, people start to bail on the situation. “Kauun roz roz kaam chor k jae”.. Is what our youth thinks..! They think all this protest and stuff is waste of time. Many never bother to step out of the house to register their protest. They prefer saying “Is mulk ka kuch ni hosakta” while sipping tea and reading news paper!

It’s grieving to say I can bet on any one in this world that they can fight for their rights, Just not Youth of Pakistan. I may sound harsh, but look at you people!! Who are we? Where do we stand? Are we the same youth, for the independence of whom our ancestors fought the war of Independence?? Question yourself. Are we any good then dead?!

Shame on us!! Shame on us that we are willing to kill in the name of caste, party loyalty & language issues but we don’t dare to raise voice for our basic rights! Right of education, Right of choosing freely, Right of Freedom and expression. We willingly gave up on all of it. You all are responsible for the situation of Pakistan..! The killing of innocents! If you would’ve chosen wisely and not just because that party is of Mahajirs, Sindhi, Balochi or whatever. This killing of innocents, we wouldn’t have been facing that!

I am sorry if unlike others I didn’t write that I believe in my youth. I am sorry if I didn’t come up with sweet gentle stuff for you guys to feel motivated. I am sorry if my article was of no help.. But it’s high time. You all should critically analyze yourself that where do you stand. No time for pep talk people! No one can motivate you unless you want to. Enough with we need this guy or that person to bring change in Pakistan..!! We need no one but US…! It’s our youth or freaking nobody else!!

All of you who thinks that getting goosebumps while listening to “Ae Jazba-e-Junoon” and all patriotic songs makes you feel motivated you are wrong. It’s not doing much good to you.. Wake up people!! No Alama Iqbal is going to come to save you guys and wake you up from the deep sleep, you all are in. Enough with waiting for the right person to lead you why not take the lead in your hand!

Choice is yours.. Feel the pride, step forward, be the change you want to see, snap out of the state of self pity.. Or just wait for some divine help to descend on our nation..!

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“Pro-Pakistan — Don’t let them confuse your patriotism with Anti-India emotions.

14 August is just round the corner. Celebration is in the air. Hari jhandian, Flags on roof tops, cars and motorcycles, stalls, green chooriyan. This day is celebrated in Pakistan with patriotism and sacredness. Songs like “Dil se maine dekha Pakistan” and ‘Ae Jazba-e-junoon’ are chanting on all channels. All this gives me goosebumps. Its like spirit of Patriotism is in the air.

Needless to say why this day is so important for us? We got independence guys!! Not every nation does. Thousands of Articles and blog posts are being published by different authors writers and columnist on patriotism and importance of Independence. But few blogs specifically drew my attention towards them it was content and readers comment that made me write this blog. It’s just an idea, No one has to agree to it but every one has to stop and ponder a bit. That’s all my blogging is about

I had a chance to read few blogs which seemed more of ANTI-INDIA to me then Pro-Pakistan or Patriotism.

Some one on Etribune blog wrote “Hating India is the part of Pakistani Patriotism” , another added “Indians are hindu and are our enemies”. Is it so??? Is being a true Pakistani Patriot associated with being an Anti-India or Anti-Hindu?? If that’s the case then I am extremely sorry am not a true patriot. My feelings and love for Pakistan is not complete.

I mean how can we hate them? Just because we got Independence from that part doesn’t meant we should remotely hate them? Our ancestor belongs from there. We didn’t acquire a separate state because we hate Hindus or India. It was because we wanted to fashion our lives independently according to Islam and Sunnah. We quite never tried to meet that but made it our aim and mind-set that we’ll hate India as it is the part of patriotism. NO!! my friends that is not part of patriotism. That is all part of prejudice.

Creating hatred, plotting against each other is the task of our Politicians.

Before I had few Indian friends, I was living in this illusion too. That India wants to destroy us. And trust me, That’s CRAP!! Because even India is well aware of the fact that war with Pakistan is something they can never afford. The consequences will be so sever, they might not want to engage their self in such a mess.

Hating India for what..?? Give me one good reason.I am definitely not an Indian or RAW agent here people. All I want you is to THINK before you follow! Associating Pakistani patriotism with Anti-India emotion is HYPOCRISY!! Why is that we quit on Indian products because they are enemies but will continue ro use product from USA or acquire education in England when they are the one who has harmed us more. But we don’t hate them. Because our kids get education there? Because we like to spend our holidays in London, Edinburgh and Scotland. Entirely forgetting that these are the one who declared situation of war in Pakistan for their benefit. That’s Hypocrisy people.

Being Pakistani Patriot doesn’t mean to hoist flag or change your display pic to  green on Facebook. That’s not Patriotism. That can be categorised as trend. The spirit of Independence is make most use of it. Put it to constructive use.  Use your education, your manners, your culture to promote the best this country has. We are a nation that fought with British for a separate homeland, we are the country to whom Shah Faisal declared as his second home. We are the country that became nuclear power when it’s still in its developmental process. We have done it in the past and we will do it again..! We have the capability to leave this world wondering that even after 64 years from the time when everyone said Pakistan will not be able to make it. BUT WE DID!  Don’t let them confuse your patriotism with Anti-India emotions. We are two different nations and we will never be one. But this doesn’t mean that we should hate each other, Trust me we have better things to worry about. 

Pakistan ZINDABAD!!

Happy Independence Day PAKISTAN!!

Pakistan Zindabad, Pakistan Paindabad!!!!

 

 

 

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Now who is your Daddy? –Critical Analysis of Zardari

Things have been quite depressing in the past few days. We all have been very concerned about current situation of Pakistan, specially situation in Karachi is deplorable. Heart shattering! But life must go on that’s the spirit of Pakistan! We will overcome all of this. InshAllah.

Few days back in my little argument with my dad on politicians in Pakistan, I realised something, I never gave a thought to. But it was very interesting. It as about our beloved President –Asif Ali Zardari.

We all are very well aware with the name and the place Mr. Zardari holds in our heart. And trust me despite of my detestation and unlikeness for the man, I actually end up appreciating him. I had to! Now before you guys reach to any conclusion, I want you to know that am not his supporter and that I abhor all Pakistani Politicians and support none.

What I realised about Mr. Zardari is that, No matter what we call him Mr. 10% or how much we love to send text saying “Samjh tou gaye honge na”. I believe that this man is a tight SLAP in the face of all the politicians of Pakistan who claimed to have years of experience in politics and had proclaimed mandate of Pakistanis. Despite of having experience of years and years, having political background and high contacts, Zardari somehow managed to kick the butts of all of them, Be it Nawaz Sharif, Makhdoom Ameen Faheem or Altaf Hussain. He has somehow managed to stay in the political game for more than 3 years even though he is the most hated person in Pakistan and I am affirmative of the fact that he will without a difficulty complete his tenure of 5 years.

Since child hood we all have been aware with the names of Bhutto, Shareef brothers and MQM being in the race of forming a political regime. But entirely out of no where this man, with no political back ground, who was only known as husband of Benazir Bhutto with no credibility of working for Pakistan as his credentials. Without being elected for once (directly by people) becomes the President of Pakistan.

And not only this, He managed to kick all the real and loyal’s of Bhutto out from the party and none of the senior members could utter a single word about it. Amazing eh? You all would agree, Not even Perwaiz Musharaf had this in him to stay in power despite of the strong opposition from political parties and people of Pakistan. He eventually had to resign. But this man(Zardari), is like glued to his place. None of your Great leaders could make him move an inch from his place.

There is a price to pay! which is why Karachi is in such deplorable state now

If it was any other government, and situation was as deplorable as it is in Karachi now. There was no way that man could’ve got a safe passage. Hight of treachery is that, not even Chief of Army Staff could do anything.

I am not appreciating what Zardari has done to this country but it’s just a reality check. That in past 3 years. We all have been a living example of impotency. It’s because of us that this man has continued to ruin our lives for this long. Revolution has never been planned on internet , nor in Facebook events, My friends!!

Now who is your daddy?

THINK!!! Before it’s too late. Just hating him wont do much difference.
And for all the politicians.. Zardari is definitely your “BAAP” when it comes to politics!

 

 

 

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Be Pakistani. Choose Wisely –A request!

“Altaf Hussain asks people to buy one-month ration” -Geo News

This was the head-line of many news channel Last night  after 1:00 AM. It surely did create chaos and tension among people, that why Hussain has asked us to buy one month ration? Are things going to get worse? Is he declaring war? How does this going to help any of us?

Many would say “He is doing this  (whatever he plans) for our own good.”,  “Karach’s situation is getting worse day by day”.. So on and so forth. Different people different opinions . But what left me wondering was another statement of Hussain stating “Altaf said they would prefer to die honorably rather to live a humiliated life. He warned people to be ready mentally and physically for THIS.” -Geo News. What I really want to know is what is “This”? What is he actually referring to?

Looking back at what happened back in 1992, I really don’t know what was it I was barely a year old. But from what my Parents told me it was like as if All-Hell-broke-loose. Reason? “PATHAN-MAHAJIR FASADAT”. Are we on verge of that terrible time again?
I am not a Pro-MQM or Pro-whatever party. I am a Pakistani! What bothers me the most is those who vote for their respective parties and give them their  mandate. Do they sign-up their selves for all of this? Looting of property, target killing, belongings burnt to ashes? Do they? DO they really vote for all of this? HELL NO!

When you vote. Do you sign-up yourself for all of this?

Most of the people will agree that they really don’t have a choice when it comes to voting. In Pakistan every city and even areas with in the cities have been wisely distributed (as it seems) to the party people creating their monopoly No matter what your decision is . whom you want to vote. It doesn’t matter. None of us is really sure that “If their vote is being counted?”

This article is my request to all of those who have voted from quite a time, or who have registered their self recently to vote. PLEASE! Choose wisely. It’s about time that we all should realise that our ethnicity, our language, our cast, our maslak/firqa shouldn’t influence our decision while voting. No matter if you are Mahajjir or Pathan. Sindhi or Balochi. Shia or Sunni. It shouldn’t influence your decision of VOTING!

What we are not realising is that these politicians have divided us by using the tools of ethnicity cast, language issues. Are  all these issues  above being Pakistani??

My heart cries when I hear about the brutal killing of innocents, looting and burning of properties. What the hell is all of this about? Not to forget those who are laying dead are also our brother and those who are killing them are our brother too.. I don’t know why they are doing all this. Is it about party loyalty? Is party loyalism is above being Human?

It’s about time that we realise that none of the political party is working for us. If they would have, we wouldn’t have relied on international aid. Our loved ones would’ve been still with us. It wouldn’t be any politician ever to bring change. It will always be people. It will always be us. For god sake! Open your eyes and come to term with the reality “THEY ARE NO QUAID-E-AZAM!!!” They will never be like him. But we are definitely those who fought for the establishment of Pakistan. We can still strive to attain what our ancestors fought for.

We need one slogan! Believe in One identity. One ethnicity.. Be Pakistani. Think like one. Your decision counts.

Forget “Jiye Bhutto” or “Hum na hoon hamare baad –Altaf” or what ever slogans you utter.. ITS TIME!
We need one slogan! Believe in One identity. One ethnicity (if there is any).. Be Pakistani.
Think like one. Your decision counts.

In the end I am going to leave you all with this Poetry of Ahmad Faraz.. This is going to haunt your mind for days.

Darbar -e-watan main jab Ik Din Sab Jane Wale Jayain Gay
Kuch Apni Saza Ko Puhanchain Gay, Kuch Apni Jaza Lay Jayain Gay

Aye Khak Nasheeno Uth Bhaito, Woo Waqt Kareeb aa Puhancha Hai
Jab Thakt Giraye Jayain Gay, Jab Taj Uchale Jayain Gay

Ab Toot Girain Gi Zanjeerain, Ab Zandaanon Ki Khair Nahi
Jo Darya Jhoom K Uthe Hain, Tinkoon Say Na Taalay Jayain Gay!

Cuttay Bhi Chalo, Bhartay Bhi chalo, Bazo bhi Buhat Hain, Sar Bhi Buhat
Chalte Bhi Chalo, K Ab Dayray Manzil Hi Pay Dalay Jayain Gay

Aye Zulm K Maato Lab Kholo, Chup Rehne Walo Chup Kab Tak
Kuch Hashar To Un se Uthe Ga, Kuch Dur To Nalay Jayain Gay!

(Ahmad Faraz)

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Hypocrisy Galore! Anders Behring Breivik ‘Gunman’ or ‘Terrorist’?

We all are familiar with the incident that took place few days ago in Oslo, Norway..

Anders Behring Breivik

Guy named  Anders Behring Breivik, Killed 90 at Youth Camp in Oslo.. This Guys is happened to be involved in bomb blast in Oslo, killing 7 in it.
Now the question is, even after the guy admitted the deplorable act and is now trying to justify his act by saying “It was necessary”. It is still believed that trail could take as long as a year. Why the delay?
Height of Hypocrisy is that, Had the person who killed 90+ people in Norway been a Muslim, the world media would have declared him a “terrorist” and linked him to Pakistan. But he is just an ‘Assailant ‘, ‘Attacker’ (Reuters), ‘Gunman’ (BBC, CNN & Al Jazeera). It appears that the word ‘terrorist’ is a name reserved for Muslims.
Right after the incident, it was observed that #BlameTheMuslims was trending on twitter.. Some one started it blaming  Muslims for Anders Behring Breivik’s killing . But later it turned into an opinion of many people who said “Muslim Shouldn’t b blamed for everything”. Many had to say it was ‘Discrimination’ , ‘It shouldn’t be trending’ etc . But the question remain the same.. why blaming Muslims?
The US Dept of State calls it an ‘Act of Violence’, Not an ‘Act of Terrorism’.
This leaves me and many other out their in  suspicion that we are not being treated equally human.. Why is that  if Muslims are involved, they are declared as TERRORIST without a hesitation where as this guy isn’t..
I wonder why the hypocrisy..?!
Or is it just prejudice against Muslims?

At least 98 killed by Norway gunman, police sa

May be, not labeling him as terrorist is a part of  plan to make people believe that he did all this for a purpose? creating a soft corner for him so he could be given a safe passage?