The Sharifs and a mockery of democracy

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Courtesy Hindustan Times, a full text of Pakistan's Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's speech at the the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) is now at your doorstep. As a Pakistani, you would now look at him with reverance. The Orgasanisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) would further eulogise him for 'exposing' India on Jammu & Kashmir (J&K).

Well done Mr. Sharif. But not just in the capacity of an Indian, but as a human being, any individual with a sense of logic would only laugh at you. Your speech only vindicates the fact that the Government of Pakistan only dances to the whims and fancies of its Army currently led by Raheel Sharif. Well, he shares your surname. Not only does he share your surname, he also makes it sure that you are kept on your toes and you abide by the instructions coming from Rawalpindi.

For your armed men, India is an obsession despite the fact that every time, your Generals tried to foment trouble in India, you were given a befitting reply. Mr. PM, you pretend to be a custodian of peace in the sub-continent, but to be fair and honest, it's sad there was no mention of the killing of Indian soldiers at Uri. Yes, you endorsed terrorism by once again hailing a terrorist like Hizbul Mujahideen Commander Burhan Wani (who was killed by our forces on July 8) as a martyr. Now, you yourself know that your nation does give protection to the likes of Masood Azhar, Hafeez Saeed and others whose one-point agenda is to destabilise India.

But let me not implicate you. It's not your fault. Even if you intend to make a difference and offer a hand of friendship to India, your Army chief would react, even if his days on the job are numbered. But, being the Prime Minister of a country that boasts its democratic credentials, you would have done a better job by asserting your views based on democratic norms. But Sir, you are scared because your country has a history of being a witness to coups (you being a victim of two of them).

The Panama Paper leaks (some of your kins' names have been mentioned), a loss to the Muttahida Quami Movement (MQM) in the Karachi Mayoral elections, allegations of rigging in the elections in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK), honour killings, atrocities on minorities and so on have only made you a lame-duck PM. Even your Supreme Court passes a ruling that the actually limits the say of the Prime Minister in financial matters. To add to it, the Chief Justice of Pakistan, Anwar Zaheer Jamal alleges that some political parties in Pakistan pamper terrorists. Never before, if memory doesn't betray, any Chief Justice in any other country has been so candid. 

But we pity you. Even if you are a good person with noble intentions, you have no choice except surrendering to the might of the Armed forces. The reason is simple: Pakistan makes a mockery of democracy. The lawmakers only speak but do not mean what they say because the Generals are watching. 

Sorry Mr. Prime Minister, you are helpless. Despite being elected by the people, your hands are tied. Watching you speaking at the UNGA, one would not envy you because you don't have the most enviable job in the world. Being Pakistan's Prime Minister is the toughest responsibility one could imagine. 

God bless Pakistan! God bless Pakistanis! The road will only get tougher with time and even China and Turkey would turn their backs on Pakistan. After all, economy matters and in terms of trade and business, India marches way ahead of its neighbour.