What’s happening to Imran Khan right now is both ridiculous & outrageous. It makes Pakistan a laughing stock to the rest of the world. And the fact that Western countries are silent as such moves are made speaks volumes about our leaders’ empty rhetoric about protecting democracy
I realise that Twitter spats don’t help anyone. I have found it hard to disengage - I have Jewish and Muslim family members & friends, whom I deeply love. I have lived in a Muslim country for ten years and have been to Gaza & The West Bank and I also have a historic family connection to Israel. I have personally had (and continue to receive) countless death threats on account of my Jewishness & faced decades of antisemitic abuse. The father of my children was shot, according to his would- be -assassin, because of his “proximity to the Jews” – ie. me. Meanwhile my children have faced Islamophobia in the UK (& antisemitism in Pakistan!).
Perhaps because of these experiences, I passionately believe that political tribalism is the enemy, not just of reasonable discourse but of peace. It’s why I’m so in awe of the bravery & integrity of those Israelis who despite having lost relatives in the last few days, have made some of the most powerful statements against the ongoing bombing of Gaza. I pray their voices are heard. Killing and maiming thousands more innocent children will not save terrorised hostages, nor will it bring peace and, like the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan post 9-11, will likely only create more terrorism and a less safe world for all of us.
@ArifAlvi If the president denied that he didn't sign the bill then whose did it. It's totally against the constitution if the president move this matter to SC, it will be better.
As God is my witness, I did not sign Official Secrets Amendment Bill 2023 & Pakistan Army Amendment Bill 2023 as I disagreed with these laws. I asked my staff to return the bills unsigned within stipulated time to make them ineffective. I confirmed from them many times that whether they have been returned & was assured that they were. However I have found out today that my staff undermined my will and command. As Allah knows all, He will forgive IA. But I ask forgiveness from those who will be effected.
Another former prime minister convicted and disqualified from running for office in Pakistan. A sad reflection of lack of full democracy. One can disagree with him, his actions, & his ever-changing views but still recognize that this is just a rerun of Pakistan’s sorry past.
عمران خان کا طرز سیاست; پارلیمنٹ میں ان کی پارٹی کا رویہ اور سابقہ جرنیلی روڈ کی سواری سے مجھے شدید اختلاف رہا ہے لیکن اسے عوامی طاقت کی بجائے عدالتوں کے ذریعے سیاست اور حکمرانی سے دور رکھنا قابل افسوس اور شرمناک عمل ہے
#StopStateTerrorism#StopPakiMafia
This is all the CCTV footage in which you can see whose fault.Bashir Ahmad is going back and then the security guard is coming with a gun. And also listen to the words of the security incharge syed kamal who is recording from the screen, 1/2
“Stay away from those people who try to disparage your ambitions. Small minds will always do that, but great minds will give you a feeling that you can become great too.”
Mark Twain