I was just hearing MQM’s Farooq Sattar press conference in which he was stressing that the country seems to be going through a selection process as the progressive parties (like PPP, ANP and MQM) are not being allowed to carry out their election campaign and that it seems that the elections are being carried out in Punjab only. I can fathom the frustration of the parties under attack but I have a few questions. They want protection from Election Commission (and I believe they should do what ever they can to provide security to them).
The governments of Sindh, Balochistan and KP which could not control terrorism (infact the menace spread) in their tenures spanning five years, do they really think that the caretakers (who are there for one month and a bit) can control it?
Secondly the assertion that the intellectuals in Punjab should think about it, how do the parties think that Punjab can stop this violence? Or do they want the same violence in Punjab too?
re: Liberal parties being targeted to pave way for right wing - Farooq Sattar
It was going on since last 8 years and specially last 5. They could not pass ONE BILL against terrorism. I feel for them but they are paying for their incompetency partly.
re: Liberal parties being targeted to pave way for right wing - Farooq Sattar
We can have 1001 APCs in one year what we lack is the determination to curb terrorism. Supporting such elements has become part of governing the country. ECP failed in selections now its time for elections and thanks to Allah je its not up to ECP.
Re: Liberal parties being targeted to pave way for right wing - Farooq Sattar
So exactly what party is being blamed here? At least MQM has been quite vocal about spread of Talibanism in its sphere of influence. This however was rejected by others who had stakes in the city, including PPP/ANP/Jamaat etc. Reason was not the love of Taliban but the dislike of MQM.
But I don't see the reason to blame only those parties and exonerate PMLN or PTI. Because they would have done exactly the same thing if it were in power.
Secondly, if action was not taken against Taliban in KPK and FATA, then it is army and whole parliament which should be held accountable for it rather than just these 3 parties. Isn't it that majority of Pakistanis, including Imran Khan and Badmash brothers, were crying foul whenever there was any chance of launching operations in KPK to get rid of Taliban? Now how come ANP is responsible for it now?
I don't think anyone can disagree with Farooq Sattar's claim that liberal parties are being targetted to pave way for religious fundo parties. At least admit this, people.
Re: Liberal parties being targeted to pave way for right wing - Farooq Sattar
Responsibility of the law and order situation (of karachi) squarely lie on the shoulders of the political parties which are ruling the city for the last 20 years.
Re: Liberal parties being targeted to pave way for right wing - Farooq Sattar
^ how body could function if its with out legs or foots? I told here too many times give MQM full fledge control of Karachi security and you could see a different view! at least comapre the situation during mushraff regime. It's just a hate towards MQM and against it's supporters which neglecting all major problems to solve the situation. They are not begging to protect them they are clearly saying that only those parties are targeted by TTP who openly condem them fight against them shoulder to shoulder with Army and JI PTI Pmnl enjoying now their( TTP ) support coz all these sheltered and protected them. Goon brothers bent their knees against them and cry for leave Punjab alone and IK gets Turbon as a honor from them.
Re: Liberal parties being targeted to pave way for right wing - Farooq Sattar
Its a shame that the incompetent nincompoops ruling the country during the past five years are now posing as if the situation of three provinces has deteriorated overnight.
**Sindh: **What did the government of Sindh do to stem the violence during the past five years when more than 10000 people were killed in the city (by the so called thekaydaars of Karachi)
Balochistan: What did the provincial government do to stop the abductions, killings and dumpings of Baloch activists? Did they initiate any serious dialog with them? When the previous elected government had sublet the governance of the province to the military, why cry foul now? The situation of the province was deteriorating while the Chief Minister was spending over 95 % of his time in Islamabad. I remember when he was asked a question about Turbat massacre I believe and he replied that he'd send a truckload of tissues to the relatives of those massacred.
KPK: ANP is being targeted due to operations against the taleban. The situation of the province is better than 2008. Peshawar is precarious though! Operations have been carried out in FATA without any counter terrorism policy in place. The core issues like FCR have not been resolved.
I did not see any serious attempt by the previous governments to address the law and order situation when they were ruling.
Note: I do not condone this violence but lets keep things in perspective.
Re: Liberal parties being targeted to pave way for right wing - Farooq Sattar
^ how body could function if its with out legs or foots? I told here too many times give MQM full fledge control of Karachi security and you could see a different view! at least comapre the situation during mushraff regime. It's just a hate towards MQM and against it's supporters which neglecting all major problems to solve the situation. They are not begging to protect them they are clearly saying that only those parties are targeted by TTP who openly condem them fight against them shoulder to shoulder with Army and JI PTI Pmnl enjoying now their( TTP ) support coz all these sheltered and protected them. Goon brothers bent their knees against them and cry for leave Punjab alone and IK gets Turbon as a honor from them.
TTP did not come to Karachi overnight. Various political parties (coupled with sectarian outfits) are responsible for killing of over 10000 innocent people in the city during the past 5 years. I have heard pashtun people from Karachi say that they are forced to align with ANP so as to save themselves from MQM's violence. We had violence between MQM and ANP throughout last five years, and add to that the arming of Peoples Amn Committee. The situation was already conducive for a taleban takeover. I dont know what efforts the previous provincial government did to stem this tide of terrorism.
Re: Liberal parties being targeted to pave way for right wing - Farooq Sattar
Truth is not even relevant, but it is utter b**t, as these so-called liberal parties did jack when they were in power to fix things. It is poetic justice for them now. You can disagree with Imran's views, but sorry you can't blame the law and order on him.
Re: Liberal parties being targeted to pave way for right wing - Farooq Sattar
these so-called liberal parties did jack when they were in power to fix things.
What do you think they should have done?
If they did not do anything (whatever that means), how does it still justify TERRORISM against innocent people who go to their gathering? **Why are you supporting terrorism?
Re: Liberal parties being targeted to pave way for right wing - Farooq Sattar
stakeholders of this city miserably failed to control the situation in the last 5 years, as they were part of the problem. do we really expect them to go after these terrorists now? PPP/ANP/MQM are going to play victim card in elections and gain sympathy after these attacks. One cannot rule out their involvement in making things a lot more worse for not only Karachi but for the rest of the province.
Re: Liberal parties being targeted to pave way for right wing - Farooq Sattar
What do you think they should have done?
If they did not do anything (whatever that means), how does it still justify TERRORISM against innocent people who go to their gathering? **Why are you supporting terrorism?
