As with the issue of “honour” killings it is this military President that has taken the lead, and decisive action to protect the rights of women in Pakistan, against the opposition and involvement of politicians of all creeds.
Musharraf orders protection for Shaista Almani
President General Parvaiz Musharraf has ordered Sindh Government to protect life of Shaista Almani and has asked for punitive action against those threatening Shaista for opting to marry on her choice. The orders came from the president following the reports in the news media wherein Shaista Almani had appealed president general Parvaiz Musharraf seeking protection for her life.
A recent news article on this story…that not only highlights the involvement of those very close to the CM of Sindh, but also the pathetic attitude of the female members of the Sindh assembly.
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The link of the article that you have given has a different story.
I am posting few lines.
The first and foremost problem appeared when Ali Gohar Maher, the Nazim of the area and the brother of the chief minister sat down in Jirga, to side with its decision to have Shaista Almani divorced on the pretext of a potential tribal feud.
That a brother of the chief minister can participate in a Jirga to dissolve a marriage which was legally correct and rightful in light of religious canons appears suspect. Governments are not supposed to endorse wrong decisions and practices of an archaic and primitive society. After all what the government’s role here is, not to offer charity or show benevolence, but perform its constitutional function to ‘protect and safeguard’ the innocent.
The Almani case also manifests the role of the lady members of the Sindh assembly elected on the ‘reserved seats’.While the Minister for Population Welfare and Women Development has taken initiatives on several fronts, none of the lady MPAs did anything practical to support Shaista except to pay lip service and that too when the issue was highlighted by The News and Geo TV to advocate the cause of the ‘dispossessed’ girl. The only ray of light has been from the much criticised police department whose security undertaking has been thorough.
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Wouldn’t it be ethical to pass laws against these CUSTOMS.
Even if this lady is saved,this problem wil come up again.
Only after media coverage, the govt decided to intervene.
But JUST FOR ONE PERSON. What will happen to this Karo-Kari custom.
It will continue.
Altaf "bhai" from LUNDUN has cum into the scene :D
he has given artaless ghentay ka ultimatum to musharraf
the latest news doing the rounds is that if the govt of pak doesnt take action against those who threatened shaista almani then he is going to take the law in his own hands or something like that
Altaf "bhai" from LUNDUN has cum into the scene :D
he has given artaless ghentay ka ultimatum to musharraf
the latest news doing the rounds is that if the govt of pak doesnt take action against those who threatened shaista almani then he is going to take the law in his own hands or something like that
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*Originally posted by Imdad Ali: *
What's moronic about protecting people against honour killings? Shias have remained safest in MQM areas for a reason.
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By taking law into their own hands? I think not.
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The government can barely provide security for Musharraf, would you trust the pak govnt with your life or take steps to protect yourself?
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*Originally posted by Imdad Ali: *
The government can barely provide security for Musharraf, would you trust the pak govnt with your life or take steps to protect yourself?
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Dear, Thats not what i would call rational thinking. If we go by your line of reasoning, Americans should've installed tanks outside their homes after JFK was assasinated or called up the American chapter of MQM to save their lives? Indians should've done the same after their primier was assasinated? What about our very own Liaqat Khan and gen. Zia?
An assasination attempt on head of state doesnt give ANYONE license to take law in their own hands. Same goes for Social injustices. therefore' its moronic to dish out deadlines to the govt. for something so stupid. What kind of a message is this thug trying to give out by this statement, anyway? Why won't he come back to Pakistan and save his OWN life before becoming a vigilante for others'?
There is a reason the "moron" wants to take the law into his own hands. As he is the only one allowed to threaten people, especially shopkeepers since they provide alot of the Bhatta.
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While the Minister for Population Welfare and Women Development has taken initiatives on several fronts, *none of the lady MPAs did anything practical to support Shaista except to pay lip service and that too when the issue was highlighted by The News and Geo TV to advocate the cause of the ‘dispossessed’ girl. *
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When even your fellow women won't stand up for you.
I heard yesterday, and I may be wrong, that the jirga decided that she should be killed (not just divorced). I wonder, do these jirga folks know that a long time ago, it became illegal to kill other people without appropriate legal procedures?
Each member of this jirga should be put on a ship and sent on an island for the rest of their miserable existance.
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There is a reason the "moron" wants to take the law into his own hands. As he is the only one allowed to threaten people, especially shopkeepers since they provide alot of the Bhatta.
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Then you don't know much about rangers, police, and govnt officials do you?
ChthonicPowers, the GoP has failed to provide any sort fo protection against terrorists for religious and ethnic minorities in Pakistan. You can't compare this with the american government, where we still have justice.
Then you don't know much about rangers, police, and govnt officials do you?
ChthonicPowers, the GoP has failed to provide any sort fo protection against terrorists for religious and ethnic minorities in Pakistan. You can't compare this with the american government, where we still have justice.
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oh and Ghunda Altaf "bhai", is just a peach isn't he. He is not just the all innocent person who is not running criminal activities..please quit deflecting the blame let it stand where it should.
no government can fully control everything unless it is a police state. The American's were not able to control the Klu Klux Klan when it was running after blacks and burning them alive. Nor were they able to do somthing when blacks revolted in Brooklyn and Jews became targets of looting and killing. Nor after the rodney trial where they able to control the mob in LA. The point is things happen, you can look at Israel. They are doing everything they can, but still the bombers get through and cause havoc. Oh and justice, yes the American system sure does provide justice. Have your ever seen what happens to a poor person in America. If not take a look at illinois ( I think that was the state) that had to stop capital punishment because too many innocent people war being killed.
The point is no country is perfect, and Pakistan is much better then others. As probably you read the news where a ship load of refugees was not allowed on Australian soil, But Pakistan has and still does support millions of Afghani's.
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Only after media coverage, the govt decided to intervene.
But JUST FOR ONE PERSON. What will happen to this Karo-Kari custom.
It will continue.
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No, strictly speaking it was not the government who ordered this action but President Musharraf, just as he has done on previous occasions. Let's not forget that despite 11 years of so-called democracy in Pakistan between 1988 and 1999, and having a woman as Prime Minister for two terms, it was this military general who using his extra-constitutional powers declared "honour" killings as crime.
Mrs Almani is in fear of her life after marrying her partner
Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf has vowed to protect a woman who faces being murdered by members of her own tribe in an honour killing
this issue is being given top national priority by the musharraf govt and today also it was on the ptv khabarnama...
the news today was that some of her close relatives have been arrested so that they can be given govt protection coz their lives r in danger and sadar musharraf has said that he'll ensure protection of shaista almani...
i'm wondering tho, for how long can the govt protect her...what abt a few months, yrs, later? her tribe is gona get her unless she's sent to some anonymous destination abroad where they cant reach her
The Muttahida Majlis-e-Amal (MMA) on Friday announced that it would continue supporting Prime Minister Zafarullah Khan Jamali’s government if the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) acted on its threat to withdraw support to the federal and Sindh governments over Shaista Almai case, while the MQM said it was satisfied with steps taken to redress its concerns and would not carry out the threat. “If the MQM decides to separate itself from the government over the issue of Shaista Almani who is facing life threats from her tribesmen for marrying the man of her own choice, the MMA will support the Jamali government and will not let it collapse,” MMA deputy parliamentary leader Hafiz Hussain told reporters. An MQM spokesman after a meeting of the party’s coordination committee said the MQM was satisfied with measures by President Pervez Musharraf and the Sindh government to protect Ms Almani and eliminate the social evil of karo kari and therefore its ministers would not resign from their posts. “The coordination committee noted that the MQM has raised an effective voice against karo kori and what happened to Ms Almani, which was promptly noticed by the president who issued urgent measures on the matter,” the spokesman said. He said the federal government, Sindh governor and the chief minister had taken effective measures to protect Ms Almani and her family and those who were hurling threats at her had been arrested.
“The government has also expressed resolve to take steps to curb karo kari and our party will fully cooperate with the government on the issue,” said the spokesman. “Keeping in view all these facts, the coordination committee has decided that MQM ministers will not tender their resignations and continue in their posts,” he said. He said the MQM’s self-exiled leader, Altaf Hussain, had launched a campaign against karo kari and other social evils. “Time is not too far away when the land of Shah Bihati will ride itself of karokari and other evils,” the spokesman said. He said the party’s campaign against karo kari would continue both in the assemblies and outside the assemblies till the menace was fully eradicated and hoped all sections of society would join hands to eliminate it.
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*Originally posted by Malik73: *
No, strictly speaking it was not the government who ordered this action but President Musharraf, just as he has done on previous occasions. Let's not forget that despite 11 years of so-called democracy in Pakistan between 1988 and 1999, and having a woman as Prime Minister for two terms, it was this military general who using his extra-constitutional powers declared "honour" killings as crime.
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I agree with you. But he should take All steps necessary for the
protection of all future cases. Even If he takes extra constitutional
steps.No doubt his step is commendable.
it was being done by that dude who hosts aalim online, he's an MQM MNA or MPA
she seemed more composed and less scared than before, said she was satisfied with security arrangements, but feared her life and said that eventually they will get her when the matter dies down in a couple yrs...she requested a house and security in karachi and said she wanted to stay in karachi only
they also interviewed the sardar of her almani tribe...he said no jirga had been convened and if her own family wants to kill her thats another thing but no jirga's been called etc and she is not a kari...most ppl in the almani tribe r educated n dont believe in karo kari...
she said though that she did not trust what anyone said coz a lot had happenned with her
she also said she is never going back to her husband who divorced her if he apologises coz he left her in the middle of a storm to battle it all alone
she said in the future she wants to fight for this cause
she said her parents and siblings had given her support