Even Qayamat won't stop elections - Musharraf Claims

Don’t know about you guys

But I will much more worried about Qayamat than to vote in Pakistani elections :slight_smile:

http://www.dailyindia.com/show/195474.php/Musharraf-thunders--`Even-Qayamat-wont-stop-elections

Musharraf thunders -`Even Qayamat won’t stop elections’

By Smita PrakashNew Delhi, Nov.29: The new President of Pakistan after taking oath of office promised the country elections: “Come hell or high water, elections will be held”.

Twisting his mouth derisively, he said any talk of a boycott should be ignored. Pervez Musharraf dressed in a black bandh gala suit was administered the oath of office in the Pakistan capital, Islamabad, this morning by Chief Justice Abdul Hamid Dogar.

Breaking with convention, the new President decided to address the august gathering. Neither Benazir Bhutto nor Nawaz Sharif or his family members were present, but there was a large contingent of judges, several army officers and colourfully attired ladies, including First Lady Saheba Musharraf.

The President began saying that it was a “nostalgic day for him” as he had bid goodbye to his life in the army and was entering a new phase. But, he said he would continue to work closely with the army “to protect and honour the dignity of Pakistan”.

He made several references to General Kiyani, who he said would lead the army “as well if not better” than him. He said he had “full faith and trust in General Kiyani.”

Candidly , he referred to the years after 1999 when he wore “two hats” as President and Army Chief, and “there was never a dull moment.” He went on to list his achievements and claimed that he extricated Pakistan “from a failed state to a thriving nation.”

Even as he demitted office as Army Chief on Wednesday and took over as President today, not a trace of humility was visible in the man who has emerged as the only publicist for his tenure.

He said that his “noble intentions” of holding elections on schedule were “derailed” by a “conspiracy” by “elements in the judiciary”.

After referring to the judiciary indirectly a few times, Musharraf gave up all pretence and said: “the ex-Chief Justice” was the reason why the country was heading towards “a state of chaos.”

Dropping his voice a few decibels he said, “extraordinary circumstances needed extraordinary measures.” He almost sounded like an American President before ordering a strike in a foreign nation.

But, “it was a difficult choice,” muttered President Musharraf : “I went against my wishes…I had to act and I did act in the interest of Pakistan.” That was said probably just in case the domestic viewer watching on PTV thought that he had somebody or some other nation’s interest in mind wile imposing emergency, thrashing lawyers, imprisoning politicians and crushing the media.

And then, he made the Freudian slip He said he wanted to give up his uniform on January 15th, but was prevented by “circumstances” and conspirators. Somebody corrected him and said not January but November. He corrected himself and without a trace of embarrassment said that “the most unfortunate part” of the whole “derailment process” was that he could not complete the third stage of his plan. That plan was to get Kiyani to take over on November 15 and Musharraf to take oath of office as President. Oh well ! it happened two weeks later, right so what’s the big deal one might wonder.

But there is more. President Musharraf promised that he would take Pakistan on the path of “economic growth” with the support of General Kiyani. What an Army General has to do with economic growth and where do the Prime Minister and his/her cabinet fit into this scheme is anyone’s guess. “Come hell or high water, elections will be held.”

He thundered that he would break the back of terrorism. And, there is more to come. As President he will address the nation on PTV tonight. More words, more promises. The General (retd) ain’t going nowhere.

Copyright Dailyindia.com/ANI

Re: Even Qayamat won't stop elections - Musharraf Claims

lol...That is just too much Uncle Musharraf. You have made enough mockery of yourself. Now just for your own respect shut your freaking mouth.

So ex chief justice brought all those 500 terrorist in sawat for which emergency had been declared and to get that swat situation undercontrol human rights activist were arrested, students were arrested, media was banned. Cool! Uncle Musharrah, get a life I say...

Re: Even Qayamat won't stop elections - Musharraf Claims

come hell or high water is a commonly used phrase.
whats the big deal :)

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The emergency is qayamat for the people of Pakistan and our gerat leadder has realised despite all his efforts he has been unable to stop the elections so he might as well admit it. :D

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That is too strong words to call for Allah :swt: punishment…thats if he really said it.

Re: Even Qayamat won't stop elections - Musharraf Claims

its a muhawara, anyone taking it as literal needs to retake their ESL class :)

Re: Even Qayamat won’t stop elections - Musharraf Claims

^ I think you should change ESL to USL. (Urdu as a Second Language). Isn’t the muhawara in Urdu? :cb:

Re: Even Qayamat won’t stop elections - Musharraf Claims

when i said it is a commonly used phrase, ppl did not get it, so I thought i would try urdu… :cb:

Re: Even Qayamat won’t stop elections - Musharraf Claims

^ I did get it but not sure about others and I mean to say if Musharraf really meant it instead of “said it” :slight_smile: Still it would be USL :cb:

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pagal hogaya hai -|

Re: Even Qayamat won't stop elections - Musharraf Claims

esl

Re: Even Qayamat won’t stop elections - Musharraf Claims

So, is it ‘Qayamat’, or, ‘hell or high water’ that will not stop the elections. :hehe:

Re: Even Qayamat won't stop elections - Musharraf Claims

urdu medium mein 'qiyamat' hai shayad :)