Practical mullahs of TurkeyColumnist Amir Hashim Khakwani wrote in daily Express, that Tayyab Ardogan has shown a new strategy for Islamic movements. He faced strong opposition from the army, judiciary and bureaucracy, but opted for a liberal economy and attracted foreign investment. The opposition of Jamal Abdul Nasir by Akhwan ul Muslimeen, the Islamic Salvation Front of Algiers, the Taliban of Afghanistan, and the suicide bombers of Pakistan should learn a few hidden lessons from the peaceful revolution in Turkey.
Not even a rat is ready to support the opposition
Sarerah wrote in daily Nawa-e-Waqt, that Jamiat Ulema Pakistan (JUP) Punjab president Pir Syed Masoom Shah Naqvi said that if Nawaz Sharif starts growing a beard, they would make him president of JUP and would welcome him in Pakistan and wouldnÂ’t let him be deported again. Sarerahe said that the All Parties Democratic Movement (APDM) could not bring people out on the streets and what would the JUP alone do to bring people out on the streets? The government is claiming that even a rat is not ready to come out on the streets with the opposition. People went home and watched some movies and selected songs to please themselves (dil pehowari kartay hain).
Cinemas closed in Swat
As reported in Daily Pakistan, after the closure of CD shops and barber shops, people have started shifting to Peshawar, Nowshera and Charsada to set up their businesses. According to a report of the Interior Ministry of NWFP, the cinemas are closed for an indefinite period in Swat after receiving bomb attack threats. Cinemas in Nowshera also received threats from the local Taliban.
Reward for killing Danish cartoonist
As reported in daily Khabrain, an organisation associated with Al Qaeda has announced a reward of US$ 100,000 for killing the Danish cartoonist and US$ 50,000 for killing the editor of the newspaper which carried his cartoon. The Islamic state organisationÂ’s head announced on an Islamic website that if Sweden didnÂ’t apologise, they would attack Swedish companies. They announced a reward of US$ 150,000 for cutting the throat of the cartoonist.
Nawaz should have arrived at Lahore airport
As reported in Daily Pakistan, the leader of Tehreek e Insaf, Imran Khan, said that Nawaz Sharif had no option but to come to Pakistan after the Supreme CourtÂ’s decision in his favour. He said that after the arrival of Muqaran and Saad Hariri, Nawaz should have changed his plans. It would have been a great show if he had landed at Lahore airport.
Dispute of Imamat turns into gunfight
As reported in daily Khabrain, in Jamal Garhi, Mardan Umarzada group and Rafiq Shah group had a dispute over the Imamat (prayer leader), and opened fire on each other. Five worshippers were killed and four injured. The injured were shifted to the Mardan hospital.
People not coming out to support democracy
Kaldip Nayyar wrote in daily Express, that the episode of Nawaz Sharif proved that Pakistanis are not ready to come out on the streets for democracy. It is true that four to five thousand people were arrested before the arrival of Nawaz Sharif, but we didnÂ’t see the kind of forceful agitation for democracy as was the case in Nepal, against the King. The emotional agitation of lawyers for the restoration of the Chief Justice for four months convinced him that the people would rise if the situation arose.
Tora Bora situation in tribal areas
As reported in daily Express, ex ISI chief Hamid Gul said that a suicide attack on the army base in Tarbela could be the reaction of our support to America’s so called “War on Terror.” He said that the situation is out of control in the tribal areas and we should revise our policies. Instead of using force, we should rely on dialogue. He said that America wants to create an Iraq-like situation in Pakistan. He said that he agrees with Musharraf in that nobody can make Pakistan into Tora Bora, because we are doing it ourselves.
No interest-free bank in Islamic world
According to daily Jang federal religious minister Ijaz ul Haq said that our Zakat and Baitul Mal system is the best in the Islamic world. He said banks earn billion of rupees from the depositorÂ’s money and the small profit given by the bank to depositors is not interest. He said no Islamic country has interest free banking.
A madrassah girl disappears mysteriously
As reported in daily Khabrain, in Jandiala Sher Khan a labourerÂ’s 15 year old daughter Muqqadas disappeared from the hostel of a madrassah. She had been studying for three years to learn the Quran. Her mother went to see her and the head of the madrassah Maulvi Shah Nawaz Hashmi told her that her daughter was not coming to the madrassah and they were looking for her. She registered an FIR against Maulvi Shah Nawaz Hashmi, and appealed to the Chief Justice of Pakistan to recover her daughter.
Duty versus prayers
As reported in daily Jang, ASP Cantt profusely abused a sub inspector who left his duty at a mosque to offer his prayers. He was later suspended. The sub inspector told policemen to be alert and then went inside the mosque to pray with the congregation. The ASP Defence arrived at the scene and asked for the in-charge, and was told that he was offering his prayers inside the mosque.
Dr Israr wants another suo moto action
In daily Jang, Dr Israr ul Haq wrote that revolutionary verdicts are being announced by the Chief Justice of Pakistan, who has also freed innocent people from jail. He urged the Chief Justice to take a suo moto action and release the national hero, Dr Qadeer Khan, because according to the British newspaper The Sunday Times, and the interview of ex Prime Minister Zafarullah Jamali, it is now proven that he was arrested on American pressure and that the charge sheet against him is suspicious.
Fake MBBS degrees from Afghanistan
As reported in daily Jang, the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) in Peshawar has started investigating MD doctors in government hospitals who have acquired degrees from Afghanistan. There are 300 doctors in NWFP who have Afghan degrees, but the majority never went to Afghanistan. 200 doctors are working for the health department, and NAB sealed three clinics and arrested the doctors. Doctors may be jailed for 10 years if the investigation proves that their degrees are forged.