How the conspiracies are hatched and how the pawn game is
played with such astuteness; has plagued the fragile history of Pakistan
since 2008, when PPP came into power. The only target was and is, the
Supreme Court of Pakistan who resisted corruption and tried to deliver
justice as it should have been. In the process Chief Justice Iftikhar
Choudry has become the most abhorrent person for many, not for those who
seek justice but for, are adroit in flouting the justice.
The latest game was brewed, most probably in Presidency which should
have been the symbol of austerity, but unfortunately is abode of
intrigues. Each option was weighted, manicured and sifted through logic.
The resources were spooned with the tax payers’ money. The common
motive was vengeance and the object was to teach a lesson to CJ.
Yet another pawn is used who was stung by the series of decisions by
the SC against him. Rawalpindi and Islamabad can boast of two Sicilians’
characters, Raja Akram and Malik Riaz. Former came empty handed from
Jhlum but died as King Pir of Pakistan. Nothing was impossible in his
Darbar. His Tawiz (chit) used to subdue anybody without reference to the
rank. After taking over Bari Imam in Islamabad, he realised the real
power lies with army, bureaucracy and press. The politicians were just
scum afloat for him. His end was no surprise for many when he was killed
brutally. For the reasons best known to Islamabad police, every one of
the assassins was gunned down in fake police encounters!
Malik Riaz is more ruthless and callous of the two, was also a broke
in his early life. After reaching a certain level, he found out that the
real source of power is army and media. He invested profusely on
sitting generals and media. Killing is the last resort for him. He
pocketed everyone who was for sale. He is Sahib for everybody even
though he is a known criminal and land grabber. The tone and the tune
were set when he succeeded in retaining the name Bahria for his housing
projects, which no ordinary person could think off. Corrupting is a weed
used as the best weapon by him.
Hitherto he has dictated his terms and remained elusive in spite of
wrath of initial burst of NAB in the early days of Musharaf. But this
time he is used like another pawn by Zardari. His stratagems and pickets
of power are likely to be exposed with the progress of Dr Arsalan case,
one after another.
After finalization of plot, the most heinous and loathsome in the
history of Pakistan, the media was steered in the first phase. One could
smell something while casually reading the different posts in almost in
every paper. All the big known media schlock were summoned by the Sahib
and shown the proofs of the corruption of Dr Arsalan, although they
have not been provided with copies. The timing of public exposure was
delayed, as alleged due to the advice of crying Mr Aitezaz! He was of
the opinion that when CJ is out of country, this might entail a
situation like 2007. The driver’s advice was logical.
Since the news was broken, innumerable articles, opinions, blogs and
letters to editors were written. All scribed either in the garb of
sympathy or highlighting the allegations of Musharaf, and so on. The
forefronts of Darbari media men did not take much time to show
allegiance. The second and third layer is not consuming more days to
spring surprises.
The sad part of this yet unfinished saga is that the media is on
payroll with few exceptions. To earn money you will have to be a media
person or politician and that too without any scruples. No academic
qualifications are required in Pakistan for these two professions. They
are just salable and pliable commodities. Every one barring few
exceptions has to show the loyalty with one’s Sahib.
It is almost impossible to debunk these untouchables. But it looks
that they will be smeared in the original colours during the proceedings
of this case or at least it is hoped. As Talat Hussain pointed out that
the benchmark will be how they participate in the whole episode. How
many of them will be exposed and how many will be shielded for future
exploits is to be seen.
Chief Justice did not succumb to this blackmailing and challenged
them all, fair and square. He took the suo moto notice of these whispers
and summoned his son in open court hearing. This jolted the whole game
and the grotesque Malik left Pakistan for the time being.
The flattened pawn, the convicted PM risked his sons, by being part
of this conspiracy. The Chief Justice is again the focal point and if Dr
Arsalan is convicted, nobody else would be spared. It might create a
myth which may open doors for revolution. This could be a blessing in
disguise.
The Sahib will and should also not be spared personally. He seems to
confess that he had given the money in order to get the favours from SC,
if at all. What kind of punishment he is handed over for attempts to
corrupt and malign the courts, is yet to be seen. Will the Fouji and the
media mafias be able to bulwark him, unscathed from the clutches of
law? Only time will tell!
The SC is engaged, media in diverted, what will be the fate of money
laundering cases of Zardari in Switzerland and elsewhere! Nobody is
bothered about them. The timings were the most important. SC is on the
verge of delivering many important decisions. This malicious campaign,
besides many other objectives was to thwart these important orders. We
are done with if these crooks are able to dismantle the only institution
of integrity and honesty
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