General
Kayani and Nawaz Sharif deliberated on Terrorism
By
Zaheerul Hassan
On 18 May 2013, the Army
Chief called on PML (N) head and designate Prime Minister-Nawaz Sharif met in
Lahore and discussed the prevailing security situation of the country. Notably
just a day before terrorists carried out suicidal attack in mosques of Malakand
Agency in which 20 individuals killed and more than 50 injured. Gen. Kayani,
who sought the meeting, called on Mr. Sharif at his Brother Shahbaz Sharif’s
residence at Model Town in Lahore this afternoon.
This was the first
meeting between Gen. Kayani and Mr. Sharif since the PML-N emerged victorious
in the May 11 general election. The meeting lasted over three hours wherein the
leaders had lunch together. No other PML-N leaders were present during the
meeting.
They have also discussed
the most serious issue of ongoing terrorism. We all know that thousands of
Pakistani soldiers and civilian scarified their lives to defeat foreign
sponsored terrorism. Let hope that newly elected government should stand with
shoulder to shoulder to eliminate militancy. During the current meeting,
the army chief probably has briefed the PML-(N) chief on the security situation
across the country.
At this occasion General has also congratulated Sharif on his splendid victory
in the polls 2013. According to reliable sources both the leaders agreed to
work together to confront challenges facing Pakistan, including terrorism.
Moreover, Mr. Sharif acknowledged and appreciated the security establishment’s
role in strengthening the democracy and allowing the previous civilian
government to complete its five-year tenure, the channel reported.
In fact, regional
security dynamic has to take turn particular after departure of US led forces
in 2014. During and before polls, the terrorists have posed serious
threat to Pakistan. But fortunately Pakistani government and armed forces stood
fast and defeated militants and successful conducted the general elections
2013 . Now newly elected Pakistani leadership to prepare strategy and
undertake pragmatic steps to eliminate the menace of terrorism. The nation
looks towards the authorities concerned as and when the terrorist hit at
unexpected places, explode bombs and kidnap political leaders at gun point, but
the state mechanism appears to have gone insensitive despite clear warnings
given by the intelligence agencies. Unfortunately terrorists are at liberty to
roam about in the streets, bazaars and public places. Media has been pointing
out that terrorists are facilitated by some of the political leaders who
provide patronage to these criminals. The situation certainly demands serious
and unified crake down to root out the terrorists and their God-Fathers so that
innocent lives of Pakistani citizens are saved and peace and harmony is
restored in the country.
The nation must
remain united against terrorist threat and show solidarity and devotion to the
country. A unified and collective front will not only frustrate the
anti-Pakistan forces but will also reduce the threat of terrorism. The aim is
to create peaceful atmosphere, remain calm and participate in elections without
any fear and join hands with those who are ready to bring terror free
atmosphere in Pakistan. Few days earlier terrorists has also
threatened Ansar Burney who is an eminent human rights
activist with international fame and has been successfully participating in
some of the most difficult operations to help facilitate efforts to rescue and
release people of different nationalities abroad, trapped in a web of terminal
providence, with no hope for any external influence except the divine
intervention.
He also raised his voice
for clemency for late Sarabjit Singh (the convicted terrorist in Pakistani
jail), to convert his death sentence into life imprisonment only and purely on
humanitarian grounds as he was awaiting to be hanged since last two decades,
having completed life sentence. Sarabjit Singh was murdered by a jail inmate in
Pakistan and his body shifted to India. His sister Dalbir Kaur was allowed to
visit Pakistan to see her brother who was still hospitalized but on arrival at
India she uncovered her typical Indian face by urging the Indians to take revenge
of Sarabjit Singh’s death and blamed President of Pakistan for his murder. She
also fired a salvo at Ansar Burney alleging that he demanded Rupee 25 Crore to
save the life of his brother. Such shameless allegations are not only baseless
but deserve out right condemnation through media.
Unfortunately
similar other anti-Pakistan elements are making attempts to cause hurt to the
chairman of Ansar Burney Trust International. On 18th of January 2013 at about
7:00 to 7:30 pm two unknown persons came on their motor bike and tried to
attach some device (probably a time bomb) under Ansar Burney’s car parked
outside his office at Ansar Burney Trust International (6 Hassan Manzil,
Arambagh Road Karachi). As one of the staff employees of Ansar Burney’s Trust
spotted them and shouted at them, they escape from the scene. This leads to
conclude that those elements who are not well-wishers of human rights in
Pakistan, M,r Ansar Burney and Ansar Burney Trust International, may be
involved in such criminal acts. Their ulterior motives seem to cause terror and
panic in the country, and bring disgrace to name and dignity of Pakistan.
Anyhow, the purpose of
revealing of episode of treat to Burney here is that there are some local
traitors who are providing shelters to the anti-state elements. Nation,
political leadership and armed forces has to be on page to eliminate terrorism
from their mother land.
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