I disagree with Nawaz Sharif. Pakistan is not presenting a picture of a failed state. Last few weeks have been very challenging for the government, and it has coped well.
Country presenting picture of ‘a failed state’: Nawaz
Updated at: 2255 PST, Thursday, December 18, 2008
LAHORE: Chief Pakistan Muslim League-N, Nawaz Sharif Thursday said the country is presenting a picture of a failed state as the entire system of the country seems to be collapsing. Speaking exclusively in Geo News program ‘Aaj Kamran Khan Ke Saath’, he underlined need for adopting a fresh road map with renewed commitment.
“I don’t want to create problems for the government …. the country could destabilize if a movement is carried out on streets,” Nawaz Sharif said.
He urged Pakistan Peoples Party to recognize will of Ms Benazir Bhutto regarding the Charter of Democracy and also demanded of the incumbent government to keep its promises regarding the 17th amendment of the Constitution, 58 (2)b and independence of judiciary.
“We still want this government to complete its five-year term… I don’t want the position of President Asif Ali Zardari”. The PML-N Chief said people from all segments of society should come forward and play their role towards saving this country. Criticizing the policies of Musharraf led previous government, he said it would have even allowed bombardment on Supreme Court and Parliament of the country if they had such powers.
To a question Nawaz Sharif said: “To Asif Ali Zardari promises are meant to be broken but to us promises are always meant to be fulfilled”.
He said the appointment of Chairman Senate must be held in accordance with the Constitution and law.
Re: Country presenting picture of ‘a failed state’: Nawaz Sharif
I tend to (unwillingly) agree with Nawaz.
And I also tend to (unwillingly) concede that we as a nation need a stimulus to be united for development again. That stimulus would probably have negative consequences for us in the short term but would help us grow in the long term. I remember how everybody was all working to help out the earthquake victims in Kashmir.
Re: Country presenting picture of ‘a failed state’: Nawaz Sharif
valid points but at wrong time & wrong plateform. what is stopping him to raise these issues in parliament? PML(N) is the 2nd largest party in country, and they have stronge presence in parliament. He talks about abolishing 17th amendment & zardari says parliament will decide it's fate, then what is stopping him to bring a resolution in parliament! (and come out clean if PPP opposes it in parliament).
this interview is nothing but a try to get some attention/support of POWER players; politically motivated nothing else.
I don't trust any of our political parties or military rulers. They are all corrupt to the core and full of crooks but this coming from someone who was a failed politician himself and who had virtually brought the country to bankruptcy sounds a bit rich. If someone like Jinnah or Imran had said it I would have taken it more seriously. That said I have a little more respect for Shahbaz Sharif because he has atleast shown that he can deliver
I saw ganja on TV, bottom line he is sore coz 10 percent kept him out all the way. Now he is going around saying all sorts off things.... Good let the dogs bark
Re: Country presenting picture of ‘a failed state’: Nawaz Sharif
He is the main player of all the games which leading Pakistan to a failed state. Every body knew that the worst Era of Pakistan was Zia ul Haq time and he is production of Zia and he at that time claimed to be a son of Zia and he blames Musharaf. Musharaf was his selection and and remeber .His father Mian Sharif declared Musharraf his son so he is blaming whom ? His brother ... All are playing dirty games of Money and power.
Country presenting picture of ‘a failed state’: Nawaz
Updated at: 2255 PST, Thursday, December 18, 2008
LAHORE: Chief Pakistan Muslim League-N, Nawaz Sharif Thursday said the country is presenting a picture of a failed state as the entire system of the country seems to be collapsing. Speaking exclusively in Geo News program ‘Aaj Kamran Khan Ke Saath’, he underlined need for adopting a fresh road map with renewed commitment.
“I don’t want to create problems for the government …. the country could destabilize if a movement is carried out on streets,” Nawaz Sharif said.
He urged Pakistan Peoples Party to recognize will of Ms Benazir Bhutto regarding the Charter of Democracy and also demanded of the incumbent government to keep its promises regarding the 17th amendment of the Constitution, 58 (2)b and independence of judiciary.
“We still want this government to complete its five-year term… I don’t want the position of President Asif Ali Zardari”. The PML-N Chief said people from all segments of society should come forward and play their role towards saving this country. Criticizing the policies of Musharraf led previous government, he said it would have even allowed bombardment on Supreme Court and Parliament of the country if they had such powers.
To a question Nawaz Sharif said: “To Asif Ali Zardari promises are meant to be broken but to us promises are always meant to be fulfilled”.
He said the appointment of Chairman Senate must be held in accordance with the Constitution and law.
Re: Country presenting picture of ‘a failed state’: Nawaz Sharif
thank God things seems to be normal in Pakistan once again (at least politics).
NS is back to his "na khaidaaan gai na khaidney daiwaaan gai" and "can do, will do, anything, everything to not let Govt rule for 5 years" and I am sure PP is back to that too (hint Salman Taseer)
Next step might be for amir-ul-momineend to raise his lashkar to take over from the east, while taliban attacks from the west. If strategic dept can't be achieved through kabul, by God we will have it through raiwind!
Thats where your wrong - did nt most of Pakistan vote for PPP its backers ie ANP, MQM and all those other little bits and bobs?
The reality is a choice between military dictators and corrupt democrats. There are very few if no other choices within pakistan.
Back onto NS - why does this loser get a right to criticise the way pakistan is going when he himself is a big part of the downward spiral?
No, we don't want Musharraf, we didn't want Zardari. We will be on all different tangents if we start discussing that.