Renowned poet/drama writer Amjad Islam Amjad passes away in Lahore

Renowned poet/drama writer Amjad Islam Amjad passes away in Lahore

Amjad Islam Amjad, recipient of the Sitara-e-Imtiaz, passed away in Lahore. May he rest in peace, his soul. إِنَّا لِلَّٰهِ وَإِنَّا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُون

Amjad Islam Amjad was born in Lahore on August 4, 1944.

Amjad Islam Amjad was a Pakistani poet, playwright, and lyricist who wrote in Urdu. He has written over 40 books over the course of a 50-year career and won numerous accolades for both his literary work and TV screenplays, including the Pride of Performance and Sitara-e-Imtiaz (Star of Excellence) Awards.

Amjad was born in Lahore, British India’s Punjab province, which is now in Pakistan. [1][5] Originally from Sialkot, his family. [Reference needed] He completed his secondary education in Lahore at the Government Islamia College Civil Lines, where he also obtained his diploma. [Reference needed] He took part in the intercollegiate tournament and was a member of the college cricket team. Punjab University awarded him a Masters of Arts in Urdu literature.

He started out as a lecturer at the Government M.A.O. College in Lahore. From 1975 to 1979, he served as a director at Pakistan Television Corporation before going back to teaching.

closing of an era. There is no more Amjad Islam Amjad Sahab. The most depressing day in Urdu poetry is today.

Amjad Islam Amjad, one of the best playwrights, a poet of the highest calibre, a former university cricket player, and a remarkable human being, has gone away.

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بہت نزدیک ہو کر بھی وہ اتنا دور ہے مجھ سے اشارہ ہو نہیں سکتا , پکارا جا نہیں سکتا !

تم ہی نے پاؤں نہ رکھا وگرنہ وصل کی شب زمیں پہ ہم نے ستارے بچھا کے رکھے تھے

Lawyer Protest Against Inflation at Karachi Press Club

Karachi Pakistan, A massive protest against Pakistan’s inflation and price increases was reordered by lawyers.

Most of the protesters, in this case, were attorneys, but there were other people present to lend support and help the protest against Pakistan’s highest inflation succeed. They were all carrying signs stating that inflation is no longer acceptable.

As is well known, Pakistan’s economy has suffered from a significant depreciation of its currency, and its foreign exchange reserves are currently only sufficient to finance imports for three weeks. August of last year saw the country devastated by floods.

Inflation in food rose by 5% over the past month and by 42.9% over the past year. According to PBS, prices for perishable goods increased by 61.6% in the past year but decreased by 1.76% from December 2022. To help its faltering economy, the government is working with the International Monetary Fund to try and unlock bailout funding.

The IMF program is anticipated to force Pakistan to raise its power rates, which is anticipated to exacerbate inflation.

People backed this protest at the Press Club Karachi because they are currently highly frustrated in Pakistan and concerned about how they would spend their present and future and meet their basic needs.

Long March has been Announced by Ameer Jamaat e Islami Pakistan Siraj ul Haq Awami

Long March has been Announced by Ameer Jamaat e Islami Pakistan Siraj ul Haq Awami

Ameer Jamaat e Islami Pakistan Siraj ul Haq announced the Awami March, which will take place nonstop for three days from Friday, February 10, through Sunday, February 12. This Awami March is protesting the unemployment and inflation that are current issues in Pakistan.

In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa today, Siraj ul Haq said, “Flour is expensive and death is cheap.” Settlements are deserted, and the poor are cut off. The reason why the rulers’ blood is pouring is being questioned by the populace. After all, who can blame them? Why are we treating the province like a stepmother?

What else do you need, he added, given that there are ships, tanks, cannons, atomic bombs, and millions of wealthy people? We threw everything at you, yet you were unable to bring my children any peace.

They released a three-day plan on Twitter for this march, which will travel through several locations at various times.

https://twitter.com/JIPOfficial/status/1623662260215226368?s=20&t=S3kKDinQ2kgpnFMTaoyXHQ

At 2 PM, People will gather on Multan Road, and at 3 PM, the March will depart, passing past several of the places depicted in the above image before arriving in Rawalpindi.

Siraj Ul Haq invited the residents of Punjab to participate in the protest against inflation in order to improve Pakistan and advance human rights.

Twitter Blue Subscription Service Soon to be Available in Pakistan: Enhancing User Experience on the Platform

Twitter Blue, a subscription service offered by the social media platform, will soon be available to users in Pakistan. The Twitter blue icon has been spotted by some Pakistani users on the website version of the platform, and when clicked, a window appears outlining the features that come with the subscription.

Among these features are the ability to upload long videos and use images from NFT profiles, and a blue checkmark next to the user’s name. The cost of the desktop version of the app is $8, while the iOS and Android versions cost over $11 to access all features. The blue checkmark, previously available only to verified accounts of public figures, will now be available to anyone willing to pay.

The monthly subscription for Twitter Blue is priced at $11 for both Android and iOS users, while the annual web subscription is priced at $84, offering a discount to the monthly web subscription price of $8. This discount is available in countries such as the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Japan, New Zealand, and Australia.

Twitter Blue was first introduced by Elon Musk in November 2022, but the service was soon overshadowed by fake accounts belonging to institutions and celebrities with blue ticks. The introduction of Twitter Blue was aimed at growing revenue and retaining advertisers. Twitter offers users a way to access premium features and enhance their experience on the platform. The service includes features such as undoing tweets, changing color schemes, and accessing only official Twitter content. The price for the service varies by region.

Twitter, founded in 2006, has become one of the largest and most well-known social media networks in the world. It allows users to post short communications, known as tweets, that may contain text, images, or videos. By subscribing to Twitter Blue, users can improve their experience on the platform.

Robbers Disguised as Police Steal 140 Shot Guns, 43 Pistols and 170 Bullet Proof Jackets from Security Company in Karachi

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A case has been registered against unidentified men who looted a security company while disguised as policemen.

A police officer at shah Latif Station told the media that they are still trying to trave the individuals who robbed the security company in police uniform and also came in a car that looked like a police car.

The robbers took away with them at least 43 pistols, 140 shot guns, 200 uniforms and 170 bullet proof jackets.

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The Sindh government partnered with the World Bank to construct 46,000 climate-resistant homes

46,000 climate-resistant homes will be rebuilt as part of Sindh Resilient’s pledge.

The Sindh government partnered with the World Bank to construct 46,000 climate-resistant homes
Credit: Sindh Government

The Sindh government and the World Bank collaborated to develop the SPHF project, which would help make the region’s environment more robust to the effects of flooding.

The Resilient Sindh Conference took place today in the morning. Murad Ali Shah, the chief minister of Sindh, also went to the meeting. The approach to reconstruction and redevelopment was addressed in Sindh.

According to Sindh Chief Secretary Dr. Muhammad Sohail Rajput, the Sindh government established the Sindh People’s Housing Foundation, a Section 42 business with an independent board of directors, to construct homes for flood victims.

The provincial Sindh sustained losses estimated at $1 billion, per PDNA. This amount keeps rising as we finish our surveys and take into account the loss of livelihood. The Planning and Development Board of the GoS is led by Hassan Naqvi.

After the flood, Sindh had water covering almost 70% of its surface.

3.8 million acres of crops and 20,000 schools were devastated. The Planning and Development Board of the GoS is led by Hassan Naqvi.

Rebuilding the province is the UN’s primary priority. Diversity and long-term resilience must be taken into account.

Additionally, the private sector must contribute significantly. Rep Knut Otsby of UNDP Pakistan.

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The Sindh government partnered with the World Bank to construct 46000 climate-resistant homes

Karachi Down Syndrome Program Carnival 2023

The biggest event of Especial Kids by Karachi Down Syndrome Program (KDSP)

Every year, this event is held, and this year it was held on February 5 from 3 to 9 PM at the Moeen Khan Academy sports club. they observed the day #WordLowSyndromeDay in observance of #KashmirDay.

Karachi Down Syndrome Program Carnival 2023

A group of dedicated people and concerned parents founded the Karachi Down Syndrome Program (KDSP), a non-profit organization, in March 2014 after seeing the need for a platform for people with Down syndrome due to the lack of local resources and support. KDSP was established with the goal of promoting the value, acceptance, and inclusion of Karachi residents who have Down syndrome and giving them the chance to lead independent and satisfying lives.

This carnival features a variety of entertaining activities for kids with special needs as well as a special kids’ art and craft show that is supported by several corporate sectors.

The journalists, several social media influencers, and bloggers joined this carnival and spent time with these special kids.

Every year, people join this festival with great joy in order to spend some quality time with these special kids. The kids took part in various games and activities with the adults at the festival.

This festival has always been unique because it represents humanity and demonstrates concern for the feelings of others by providing them with a distinctive experience.

By visiting the following URL, you can support them and maintain contact with them: https://www.kdsp.org.pk

Strict Security Measures Advised for Foreign Players and Production Crew for PSL

The Police Chiefs of Lahore, Rawalpindi and Multan divisions have been instructed to ensure strict security for the upcoming season. The Punjab Home Department has asked to arrange tier wise deployment of security and bomb disposable squad for the players and foreign officials.

The eighth edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) will be starting from 13th February to 19th March in Lahore, Multan and Rawalpindi in which local and international players along with their supporting staff will participate.

All the match officials and participating teams have been given the status of state guests while the foreign delegations, crew and commentators will be considered VIPs.

The Police has been advised to provide top level security to all the players and foreign guests. Special security will also be ensured for their movement between airports, stadium and hotels. Intelligence agencies, Rangers and army will work in collaboration with police to make sure smooth transition.

All the vehicles entering the three cities including Rawalpindi, Lahore and Multan will have to go through strict checking.

Automated Parking System for Lahore Implemented to Avoid Corruption

Automated Parking System for Lahore Implemented to Avoid Corruption
Image: Lodige Industries

The Secretary of the Punjab government, Dr. Irshad Ahmed, has issued directives to the Lahore Parking Company to upgrade its parking system and implement automation technology. During a meeting at the Punjab Civil Secretariat, Dr. Ahmed emphasized the importance of proper monitoring of the parking lots, using CCTV cameras to ensure thorough fee collection.

He advised the Lahore Parking Company to carry out a survey to identify additional parking sites in the city and submit suggestions for the formation of a board of directors. The Secretary also demanded a report on the automation system within a week, pointing out that the manual collection system results in a significant portion of the company’s revenue going unaccounted for.

Dr. Ahmed stated that, given the large number of cars in the city, the parking company should be maximizing its revenue instead of experiencing losses. He emphasized the need for the Lahore Parking Company to tighten its monitoring system and improve its fee collection process.

Fuel Crisis Looms in Pakistan: Petrol Stations Running Dry in Major Cities

Fuel Crisis Looms in Pakistan: Petrol Stations Running Dry in Major Cities

The country is facing an unexpected fuel shortage crisis, with inadequate imports and a scarcity of both petrol and high-speed diesel on the local market. Cities such as Lahore, Gujranwala, and Faisalabad in Punjab are among the worst affected areas, with numerous petrol stations running low on or completely out of fuel. This shortage is believed to be a result of limited supplies from oil marketing companies (OMCs).

According to the Secretary of the Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association, Khawaja Atif, around 70 out of 450 petrol pumps in Lahore are currently empty, while 70% of pumps in Gujranwala have no petrol due to short supplies from OMCs. In smaller districts such as Faisalabad, Sahiwal, and Okara, petrol stations have been without fuel for several days.

Despite this, the Minister of State for Petroleum, Musadik Malik, has dismissed rumors of a fuel shortage and assured that there is enough petrol and diesel to last for the next 20 days. He warned that petrol station owners who are found to be rationing fuel supply will have their licenses revoked.

The Oil Tankers Contractors Association (OTCA) has requested an urgent meeting with the Petroleum Division to address the issue of the Share of the Oil Tankers Association in the White Oil Pipeline. This meeting will take place on February 8th to discuss the matter.

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Daraz to Lay Off 11% Employees

Daraz, Employees
PC: Daraz

The global recession has started to hit Pakistani IT Industry too.

CEO Daraz Bjarke Mikkelsen recently said that the company is cutting off 11% of its workforce. He said, “In the last quarter of 2022, funding declined causing job layoffs, starting with Daraz in Pakistan

Nasheed Malik, Topline Securities ICT analyst told the media, “Startups have prioritised growth over profitability and cash flow, leading to a continuous cash burn.”

He further said that Daraz initially focused on customer acquisition and then diverted it’s preference to app growth, not caring too much about the profits for the first decade. However, the recent economic crunch is forcing the company to get rid of employees who are not directly related to the profit generating business units.

Startups in Pakistan are now limiting themselves to their core business to maintain profits and cash flow, slashing workforce from future projects or removing highly paid experts.”

MD Daraz Pakistan Ehsan Saya told the employees, “Daraz is restructuring to ensure we continue to grow in the future.”

Daraz was formed in 2012 and was later acquired by Alibaba in 2018. It serves to more than 500 million customers across Pakistan and has 100,000 SMEs.

Startups funding expert, Kapeel Kumar said, “I predict more layoffs in future due to poor economic conditions and an unstable rupee-dollar exchange rate.”

This Electric Bike is cheaper than a petrol bike in Pakistan 2023

This Electric Bike is cheaper than a petrol bike in Pakistan

Next Gen Solution for Petrol Price in Pakistan Because an electric bike costs less than a fuel-consuming bike

Due to the rising cost of gasoline in Pakistan as a result of the country’s uncertain condition and inflation, SUNRA Company is recommending electric bikes as an alternative to fuel-consuming vehicles.

SUNRA is a publicly traded corporation that primarily focuses on the design, R&D, production, and sales of electric vehicles. SUNRA uses cutting-edge technology to build high-performing electric automobiles. These SUNRA electric vehicles are widely used around the world and have obtained approved certificates from the EEC, DOT, CE, and EPA.

The manufacturer claims that these electric bikes are better and more secure than fuel-consuming bikes since they require less maintenance because they don’t have a chain or an oil system, and they are also easier to use and more secure.

These bikes run on a large battery that charges quickly; some of them are even rechargeable. They have excellent break systems with safety features and alarms that ring loudly to keep the bike safe from onlookers.

Few people shared their knowledge and experiences about these motorcycles, claiming that they are better and more practical for ride-hailing. You can read more about one of the users’ personal experiences and information.

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Compared to the graphics of other bike brands utilized in Pakistan, these bikes are exquisitely created and feature completely unique artwork.

The goal of these vehicles is to provide a good riding and performance experience with the integration of powerful power, precise control, and smart technology.

For additional information about these bikes, you can also check out this website: https://www.sunraev.com/

Waseem Badami, a well-known host, and the anchor is trending on his 38th birthday.

Waseem Badami is a Pakistani television anchor, journalist, and news anchor. He is known for hosting news and current affairs programs on various Pakistani news channels. On February 7, 1985, Waseem was born in Karachi, Pakistan. On his 38th birthday, his fans celebrated a birthday and eventually it become a Trending Topic on Pakistan’s Twitter Panel.

Waseem Badami has a Master’s degree in Mass Communication from the SZABIST, Badami began his career by providing traffic updates on the radio. Later, his sheer effort paid off when, out of thousands of applicants, he was chosen to join ARY News in 2006, where he began his career as a journalist and anchor. He is currently the top host and anchorperson in Pakistan.

Fans send him their warmest wishes on social media and in person every year. The wishes are coming from all of the social media users. Although supporters couldn’t physically congregate, they are wishing each other well on social media.

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PSL 8 Commentators, Presenters, Umpires, and Much More

PSL 8 Umpires | PSL 8 Commentary Panel
Credit: PSL

The Pakistan Cricket Board has recently announced the lineup of match officials for the upcoming 34-match Pakistan Super League (HBL PSL 8). The tournament will take place from February 13th to March 19th, with 20 matches being played in Lahore and Rawalpindi, and will feature a combination of experienced and debutant umpires, referees, commentators, and presenters.

PSL 8 Broadcasting, PSL 8 Live Streaming

For fans inside and outside Pakistan, the high-definition broadcast coverage of HBL PSL 8 will include a total of 30 cameras, including Spidercams and buggy cams, to provide an enhanced viewing experience. The Decision Review System (DRS) Technology, featuring HawkEye and UltraEdge, will also be implemented.

Fans in Pakistan can tune in to A Sports, PTV Sports, and TEN Sports via linear TV or live streaming on Daraz App, tapmadTV, and Tamasha. International viewers can catch the tournament on Fox Sports (Australia), Sony (South Asia outside Pakistan), Willow TV (North America), Flow Sports (Caribbean), Sky Sports (United Kingdom), Sky Sport (New Zealand), Super Sport (sub-Saharan Africa), Etisalat, and STARZPLAY (Mena). Fans in non-broadcast territories can view HBL PSL 8 on the league’s official YouTube and Facebook channels.

PSL 8 Umpires

The umpire panel for the tournament includes three members of the ICC’s elite panel, Aleem Dar, Richard Illingworth, and Michael Gough, who Ahsan Raza will join, Asif Yaqoob, Rashid Riaz, Faisal Khan Afridi, Martin Saggers, Ruchira Palliyaguruge, Alex Wharf, and Shozab Raza. The umpire panel will receive support from Muhammad Asif, Nasir Hussain, and Tariq Rasheed, serving as fourth umpires.

A team of five match referees, led by Roshan Mahanama, will also be present. The opening match between Lahore Qalandars and Multan Sultans will be officiated by Asif Yaqoob and Martin Saggers, with Faisal Afridi serving as the third umpire and Shozab Raza as the fourth umpire, and Mohammad Anees as the match referee.

PSL 8 Commentators and Presenters

English commentators for HBL PSL 8 include Alan Wilkins, Bazid Khan, Danny Morrison, Daren Ganga, Dominic Cork, Mark Butcher, Nick Knight, Sana Mir, Sikandar Bakht, Simon Doull, Urooj Mumtaz, Vernon Philander, and Waqar Younis. Urdu commentators include Marina Iqbal and Tariq Saeed, while the presenters are Erin Holland and Zainab Abbas.

Overall, the HBL PSL 8 promises to be a spectacular display of cricket talent, with a carefully curated lineup of match officials, broadcasters, commentators, and presenters, ensuring that fans have an unforgettable experience.

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Changan Motors Boosts Car Prices Amid Rupee Devaluation

Changan Motors Boosts Car Prices Amid Rupee Devaluation

Master Changan Motors Limited (MCML) has raised the prices of its vehicles by a substantial amount of up to Rs. 1.05 million, following in the footsteps of its competitors in the ongoing price hike trend. The cause of this increase, like other companies, is attributed to the persistent depreciation of the Pakistani Rupee.

Effective immediately, the revised prices for MCML’s vehicles are as follows:

ModelsOld Price (Rs.)Revised Price (Rs.)Increase (Rs.)
Alsvin 1.3 Comfort Manual3,394,0003,899,000505,000
Alsvin 1.5 Comfort DCT3,649,0004,199,000550,000
Alsvin 1.5 Lumiere DCT3,844,0004,499,000655,000
Oshan X7 Comfort7,049,0007,999,000950,000
Oshan X7 FutureSense7,549,0008,599,0001,050,000
Karvaan2,419,0002,749,000330,000
Karvaan Plus2,569,0002,899,000330,000

This marks MCML’s largest price increase to date, resulting from the ongoing devaluation of the Pakistani Rupee. Despite the hike, it should be noted that Changan’s offerings remain some of the more affordable vehicles in their respective categories.

Recently, Honda Atlas Cars Limited (HACL) raised its prices for the second time in two weeks by up to Rs. 550,000, signaling that the trend of price hikes is far from over.

Turkey Earthquake: Death Toll Rises to 4,300, May Reach 20,000 – WHO ; Pakistan sends Rescue Teams

Said Rafiq, Pakistan’s Federal Minister took to Twitter to announce that Pakistan has sent an official 51 member rescue team to Turkey in the wake of the disastrous 7.8 magnitude earthquake. The death toll from the earthquake has gone above 4,300 in Turkiye-Syria border.

AFP: A father recovers her daughter from the rubble after which the terrified girl is hugging her father

According to the Turkish and Syrian disaster response teams, there are more than 5,600 buildings in different cities that have fallen down, many of these are multiple-storey apartments where the residents were sleeping at night when the earthquake was felt.

We thought it was the apocalypse,” a young reporter told media. She added, “That was the first time we have ever experienced anything like that.”

Turkiye’s relief agency AFAD announced earlier that there were 2,921 deaths in their country which brings the total count to 4,365. Looking at the on-ground situation, the rescuers estimate that this number will further increase in the days to come. The World Health Organization fears that the number may reach 20,000.

The initial earthquake was massive and have caused a lot of destruction. Nations across the globe have come forward to help the disaster-hit countries and are offering their help in however way they can.

A Syrian student told AFP, “There is a family I know under the rubble. Until 11:00 am or noon, my friend was still answering the phone. But she no longer answers. She is down there.”

The quake’s epicentre was Kahramanmaras and Gaziantep where the entire city has been fallen to the ground.

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Armed Men Attack Nabeel Qureshi, Hira Mani During Shoot, Beat Crew, Harassed Women and Snatched Valuables; Celebrities Condemn

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The roads of Karachi were already not safe for anyone, thanks to snatchers , now in a sad turn of events it is revealed that celebrities including Hira, Mani, Gul e Rana and several child artists working with Nabeel Qureshi were attacked, beaten, harassed and looted by armed men while they were shooting in Karachi

According to Qureshi, the armed mob forcefully entered the home they were shooting in and fled away after taking away their equipment. He said, “We have been attacked by a mob in PIB Colony, Jamshed Quarter Martin Road during the shoot.

Hira Mani also took to Instagram and posted about the incident.

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Soon, other celebrities also took to social media platforms and condemned the horrific incident.

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Turkey and Syria earthquake: The most recent statistics state that more than 2,000 people have died

According to Turkey’s emergency management organization, at least 1,498 people have died and 7,600 have been injured throughout 10 provinces.

According to information from the health ministry, there have been more than 430 fatalities and 1,280 injuries in Syria’s government-controlled territories. Groups operating in the country’s north-west, where the government does not have control,

Emergency help promises from around the world have flooded in for Turkey and Syria, prompting demands for the international community to loosen some of the political limitations on aid entering north-west Syria, the last rebel-held region of the country and one of the earthquake’s hardest-hit regions.

Here is the most recent photo of the disaster of this earthquake.

Turkey and Syria earthquake

New Jobs at Careem: New Opportunities at Careem for a good Career

In numerous nations, including Pakistan, Careem is offering fresh chances. These are excellent opportunities with excellent benefits and fair pay.

A worldwide ride-hailing app called Careem is the most well-known and popular in Pakistan. Opportunities for employment are better when a worker searches for a rewarding career.

Data analyses, Digital marketing, Content creation, finance, and engineering all present various options.

Top current job openings at Careem:

Accounting Associate, Amman, Jordan| Finance

Content Manager Dubai, United Arab Emirates|SuperApp – Careem Plus

Cyber Security Operations Engineer II Lahore, Pakistan| Engineering – Information security

Cyber Security Operations Engineer II Cairo, Egypt| Engineering – Information security

Data Analyst II Pakistan | Engineering –

Data analysis Data Analyst II Egypt| Engineering –

Data analysis Data Warehouse Engineer II Pakistan | Engineering –

Data warehouse engineering Data Warehouse Engineer II Egypt |Engineering – Data warehouse engineering

Data Warehouse Engineer II Amman, Jordan | Engineering – Data warehouse engineering

 Digital Marketing Manager – Performance Karachi, Pakistan|

Demand Director of Infosec Engineering Dubai, United Arab Emirates |Engineering – Information security

Director of Legal – Ride Hailing Dubai, United Arab Emirates |Legal

Director Of Order Anything & Shops Dubai, United Arab Emirates |Verticals – OA & Shops

Here is the link to view the Full list of vacancies and to apply: https://jobs.careem.com/

What Can We Learn & Unlearn From Musharraf Era?

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General Pervaiz Musharraf will always be remembered for sabotaging the democratic process in the country. He followed in the footsteps of Ayub and Zia and ruled Pakistan directly.

Musharraf was serving as the ‘chief executive’ during the 1999 coup. Later, he became a Military and then a Civilian President finally. He was forced to step down when the impeachment sword seemed hovering over his head.

Musharraf is also accused of breaking the Constitution of Pakistan twice and is said to be the only military ruler who was given a death sentence for high treason for imposing the second emergency in 2007.

General Pervaiz Musharraf’s entry in the politics of Pakistan was nothing short of a drama. He was coming back to Karachi after a visit to Sri Lanka, when his plane was not allowed to land on the airport. What happened later changed the history of this country. The on-ground army leadership removed the then Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif through a coup and imposed the charges of terrorism and hijacking on him later. The Saudi government intervened and allowed the Sharif family to spend few years in their country as exile.

While many people criticise the coup, many liberals welcomed it because of the conservative actions taken by Sharif.

In the meanwhile, the devastating 9/11 incident happened and this region came in the spotlight. The West was comparatively more happy dealing with a General because of their “goals” in Afghanistan.

Musharraf promoted liberalism in the country and started the process of accountability.

He worked on a LG system and liberalised the media. Several media houses also became operational in his era .However, during his second emergency, a crack down on media sent all the previous efforts down the drain.

While many think that Musharraf is responsible for the Kargil debacle, he tried his best to initiate peace talks with India. It is also said that during his tenure, India and Pakistan were very close to reaching a solution for Kashmir for the first time in history.

Despite all the good things, Musharraf has done for the country, Pakistan will never forgive him for derailing the constitutional order. He realised that in order to survive in the system, there must be a political party and hence, All Pakistan Muslim League was born.

Under his rule, the situation in Balochistan got worse, the things are still not on track. It all started after the death of Akbar Bugti.

From General Musharraf to Mr. Musharraf, his era holds too many lessons for those who want to learn and unlearn in this environment.