Iftikhar Chaudhry – Winner – PCO Judge or not, Corrupt or Not, the restored CJ has been vindicated and his part in the whole two year struggle has been quite exemplary. He has tried to remain neutral (as much as that is possible in an essentially political struggle) and in triumph and failure has been quite dignified, something rarely expected or achieved by prominent figures in Pakistan.
Asif Zardari – Loser – Cornered into submission by the lawyers, the public, Nawaz et all, the army, the ever present 'external forces' and even people within his own party. Nobody in Pakistan trusts him anyway and Zardari and Co's. belated attempts to give this one a positive spin aren't really succeeding.
Lawyers of Pakistan – Winners – The real winners, more so than even the CJ. He at least was fighting for his seat, they were fighting for the supremacy of the Law of the land. Kudos to them. They deserve to be feted.
Shujaat Hussain & Co. – Losers – The Q League tried to blackmail whoever they could during the crisis and with its resolution they will once again be thrown back into the dung pile they belong in. Their opportunism will not endear them to either of the two major players. (Having said that and knowing Pakistani politics, they will be playing some kind of role pretty soon - and not likely a positive one)
Nawaz Sharif – Winner – At the crucial juncture of his house arrest, Nawaz's decision to come out fighting endeared him to his party and essentially gave the momentum to the Long March when it seemed to be flagging (and at a time when the brave people congregated at the Lahore high Court seemed to be losing the fight to the Police). He's won a few more supporters over this for sure and proven his hold over Punjab. It is unlikely that the order to disqualify him and his brother won't be taken back pretty soon.
Pervez Musharaf – Loser – The man who started it all. Had been on TV regularly over the last few weeks, nowhere to be seen now. Time to haul him up by the collar and ask some serious questions about his 8 year conduct.
People of Pakistan – Winners – The students, the civil activists and everyone else who protested in whatever way, proved something that everybody had stopped believing in Pakistan. The people do still care and indeed still have power. Probably the best positive to come out of this all.
Rehman Malik – Loser – The definition of loser. With the crisis at its highest, with section 144 effective in the whole of the country, with hundreds of activists being arrested, Rehman Malik on Live TV was denying everything. This is the kind of person that needs to be kicked out of Pakistani politics, soonest.
Sherry Rehman and Raza Rabbani – Winners – Their principled stance could only have endeared them to their constituents and the people of Pakistan. It takes bravery of the highest order to stand for a principle, especially in the corruption ridden halls of Pakistani politics.
Salman Taseer – Loser – Another of those who were more loyal than the king. He will have a hard time in the Punjab Governership role in the very near future. When power is this tenuous, it behooves one to wield it with circumspection.
Feel free to add any you think deserve to be winners or losers, or to disagree with my list.
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Very well written.
?Would appreciate your thoughts on Taliban.
During our leadersip training program using "Smarten Your Communication through Wit & Wisdom" we came across an interesting quotation by Louis Laurent. "If we are to preserve civilization, we must first remain civilised." Every Pakistani including me should answer the following questions:
1. Is Democrasy unislamic?
2. By killing a non-muslim, will we all go to heaven?
3. Is India the biggest enemy for Pakistan and is Kashmir is that important problem on earth?
4. Who is getting profits from all these anti-America and anti-Israel campaignes.
5. Is jihad the correct name to justify all the anti-islamic activities of these "jihadi"s?
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