From: Shoaib Habib Memon <shoaibhmemon@gmail.com>
Date: Thu, Apr 11, 2013 at 3:34 PM
Subject: Pakistani Press The mood of society has changed in Pakistan General Election 2013
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The mood of society has changed in Pakistan General Election 2013
By Shoaib Habib Memon
Pakistan General Election of 2013 will be the next election to the
14th parliament of Pakistan The government of Pakistan has announced
elections to be held on 11 May 2013.
If We observe the Figures of our Leaders it would hardly be surprising
to realize that many Pakistani politicians are quite rich – but the
magnitude of the wealth some of them have amassed might raise some
eyebrows, if not alarms.
Some 90-million registered voters will select candidates to fill
almost 1,000 seats in the National and Provincial Assemblies. The
overwhelming majority of them could not even dream of attaining the
wealth of some of the politicians they will be casting ballots for.
Consider the incumbent President Asif Ali Zardari, the widower of
former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, whose son, Bilawal
Bhutto-Zardari, will lead the ruling Pakistan People's (PPP) Party in
the election.
According to various sources, Asif Ali Zardari is the second or third
wealthiest person in Pakistan, with a fortune estimated at $1.8
billion at least. But that estimate, by Daily Pakistan, dates from
2005 – which means that by now, his riches are probably significantly
greater.
Among other lucrative assets, Zardari (either directly or through
front companies) owns at least eight properties in Britain (including
a 365-acre, 20-bedroom luxury estate in Rockwood, Surrey), other
properties in France, Dubai, a mansion in the U.S., several lavish
homes in Pakistan, and stakes in sugar mills across Pakistan.
Zardari's wealth is believed to have been greatly accelerated by his
marriage to Benazir Bhutto, which granted him instant access to the
highest levels of government and corporations, both domestic and
international. After his wife became Prime Minister in 1988 .In 2007
alone, Zardari's Swiss bank account reportedly received $60-million
through offshore companies under his name.
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Zardari's son, Bilawal, the new head of the PPP, does not face any
criminal charges, and will likely inherit his father's immense wealth.
Bilawal could also become Pakistan's next leader.
Another former Prime Minister, Nawaz Sharif, who leads the principal
opposition party, Pakistan Muslim League-N. (PML-N), also enjoys a
very healthy bank account.
According to Daily Pakistan, Sharif's family own assets estimated at a
minimum $1.4-billion – apparently generated by their interests in
steelmaking and paper mill businesses as well as land in Pakistan,
Saudi Arabia and the Middle East — making them the fourth wealthiest
clan in the country. Sharif also owns a bewildering array of luxurious
properties in Pakistan as well as stakes in companies from Lahore to
London.
Sharif, who spent several years in the early 2000s in exile in Saudi
Arabia, reportedly enjoys contacts with high-level government and
business figures in the kingdom.
The dark horse candidate, former cricketer Imran Khan of the Pakistan
Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is relatively poor compared to Zardari and
Sharif, but he's not starving.
Celebritynetworth.com estimates Khan's fortune at $50-million. Part of
that money likely comes from salary and endorsements he earned as a
top-flight cricket star, but the majority likely hails from his
landownership in Pakistan.
An even darker horse is former army chief and ex-President Pervez
Musharraf ,Musharraf, who has recently returned to Pakistan after
self-imposed exile in London and Dubai, is reportedly a billionaire,
although the source of his wealth is a mystery.
According to a report in Pakistan's News International newspaper,
Musharraf has acquired a handsome portfolio of offshore bank accounts
(in Dubai and UK) in addition to land he owns in Pakistan and
elsewhere.
However, it is unclear how a man who did not come from a wealthy
family and who lives on an army pension could have accumulated
hundreds of millions of dollars.
A spokesman for Musharraf told the News that, unlike Sharif and
Zardari, his boss does not hold any secret foreign bank accounts. In
addition, he claimed that Musharraf earns money from speaking
engagements around the world – citing that he and former US President
Bill Clinton are among the highest paid speakers in the world.
Of course, Pakistan is not alone in having billionaires holding the
levers of power. Russia's President Vladimir Putin reportedly is worth
some $70-billion, while Sonia Gandhi, the leader of India's Congress
Party (which makes her the de factor ruler of India) is also in the
billionaire range.
Even in western countries, billionaires like Silvio Berlusconi and
Mitt Romney have either led their states or tried to.But Pakistan is
awash in poverty, which makes the wealth of its tiny political elite
that much more extraordinary.
It will be Better Observation and Monitoring that The European Union
offered to send its observers to Pakistan's elections, in a bid to
ensure a "peaceful, credible" vote that will be "acceptable" to all.
"The EU looks forward to upcoming elections that are peaceful,
credible, transparent, inclusive and acceptable to the Pakistani
people," EU foreign ministers said in a statement released after
talks. The 27-nation bloc "is ready to assist by deploying an election
observation mission, as a tangible sign of our support for the
democratic process," the statement added. The ministers also said they
looked forward to re-energizing ties with the next government and
hoped quick contacts could lead to a third EU-Pakistan summit.
Pakistan responded by saying it will welcome a European Union election
observation mission during the forthcoming general elections."Yes, we
will welcome the observation mission", foreign secretary Jalil Abbas
Jilani said.
A 110-member team from the European Union will observe Pakistan's
elections. The European Union High Representative and Vice President
of the European Commission, Ms. Catherine Ashton, has decided to
authorize a European Union Election Observation Mission (EOM) to
observe the elections. A member of the European Parliament will lead
the 2013 EU EOM as its Chief Observer. The EU EOM team will include
observers, experts, election analysts, political analysts, legal
analysts, human rights analysts, media analysts and others
The US Ambassador to Pakistan Richard Olsen stated that the United
States applauds democratic tendencies in Pakistan, expressing hopes
that free and fair general elections would lead to peaceful transfer
of authority from one civilian government to successor dispensation.
Completion of the current term by a democratically elected government
will be a milestone in Pakistan's history
US officials have denied the general perception in Pakistan that the
US government wants to influence the electoral process in Pakistan to
bring in a friendly government. US Secretary of State John Kerry
skipped a planned visit to Pakistan to avoid accusations of meddling
in the May 11 elections. Spokesperson Victoria Nuland stated that the
message the United States wants to send out during the election season
is "we have no favourites among Pakistani politicians and we are
looking forward to work with whoever is elected on May 11." Secretary
Kerry's decision to skip Pakistan during his South Asia visit is an
indication of Washington's eagerness to maintain neutrality during the
elections.
ECP Pakistan Playing a Transprency Role to Conduct General Election
2013.The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) summoned 24 former
federal and provincial lawmakers on April 5 over the fake degree
issue,
The cases of the former parliamentarians would be heard by Chief
Election Commissioner Fakhruddin G Ibrahim.
The election commission has stepped up its action against those
lawmakers who were involved in the fake degree issueafter the Supreme
Court of Pakistan .
He also pointed out that 4,000 contestants did not even have National
Tax Number (NTN) while 70% parliamentarians had never paid tax. He
submitted that the ECP had not yet formed any procedure to reject the
nomination paper of such aspirants. Representing the federal
government, a standing counsel told the court that Article 62 could be
applied on such contestants.
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has announced that dual
national Pakistanis will not able to hold positions in Political
Parties of Pakistan.
According to the announcement of Election Commission of Pakistan, the
Political Order 2002 will apply to the dual national Pakistani who are
seeking or holding positions in political parties. According to the
Political Order 2002 the dual national Pakistanis cannot contest the
election in Pakistan.
In compliance with an order of the Supreme Court, the National
Database and Registration Authority (Nadra) has devised a software to
help 4.5 million overseas Pakistanis to cast their votes in the coming
general elections.
The $1.5 million software will help overseas Pakistanis in 15
countries, including the US, UK, Canada, Saudi Arabia, UAE, France and
Australia, to vote at 150 polling stations. However, approval of the
Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) and cooperation of the Ministry
of Foreign Affairs will be required to prepare required legislation.
The government failed to solve or even marginaly reduce the problems
faced by the working class and the poor. Poverty has increased, the
prices of essential daily used items including food has skyrocketed,
religious intolerance and militancy has increased, the energy crisis
has worsened, the economy is facing the threat of a meltdown, the
social crisis has intensified, and unemployment and hunger are on the
rise. The life of ordinary working class people and the poor has
become like a living hell in last five years. According to the new
United Nations Development Progress Report, Pakistan stands in 146th
place out of 186 countries on the human development index.
It is now equal to Bangladesh and just ahead of Angola and Burma.
Pakistan has one of the lowest levels of investment in education and
health-spending a mere 0.8% of GDP on health and 1.8% on education.
Countries like India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and even the Democratic
Republic of Congo spend more on education and health than Pakistan.
This report says 49% of the population lives below the poverty line.
The PPP led government has done nothing to improve the situation for
the large swaths of the population.
On the one hand the working masses continue to suffer but on the other
hand PPP leaders, their cronies and allies have become billionaires.
The looting and plunder of state resources has reached unprecedented
levels. One corruption scandal after another appeares in the media
almost on daily basis. This undoubtedly was the worst performance of
any civilian government in the history of Pakistan..
The mood in society has changed since the 2008 elections. In 2008, the
vast majority of people wanted to defeat the pro-Musharaf forces. The
people overwhelmingly voted in favour of the PPP, PML-N and other anti
Musharaf parties. There were high hopes that the new democratic
government will work for their betterment and welfare and would change
the anti poor policies implemented by General Musharaf's regime. The
failure of the PPP led government dashed these hopes. These high hopes
have turned into big disappointment. Even "democracy" has been brought
into question.
The working class and poor are facing more problems and worst
nightmare under "democratic rule" than compared to the Musharaf era.
some sections of the working masses might come out to vote in the
coming elections but not with any enthusiasm and and with very little
hope. Large numbers of people might not come out to vote and are
likely to abstain. On average 55% – 60% of eligible voters stayed away
from the elections between the 1988 to 2008 elections. That clearly
means that a majority of the population has no trust on the election
process or that it will resolve any of their problems. This time
around the turn out might be bit higher. One factor is that some
parties boycotted the last elections in 2008 but are now contesting
the forthcoming elections.
According to the United Nations, 22.3 percent of the population of
180-million live below the poverty line. The UN's Human Development
Index (HDIO) estimated that more than 60 percent of Pakistan's
population lives on less than $2 per day, while 22.6 percent live of
less than $1.
There are some sections of society that still hope that change can be
brought through the elections. These sections will come out to vote
either for the Imran Khan led PTI or the Nawaz Sharif led PML-N. They
will vote to prevent the PPP from coming back to power. Both the PTI
and the PML-N will get protest votes from those sections of society
who are disillusioned with the PPP and its allies.
Sources ;Figures Collected by different National News Newspapers.
Shoaib Habib Memon is Freelance Writer,Observer you Can Reach by
Shoaibhmemon@yahoo.com Cell No 0314 2090252
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The mood of society has changed in Pakistan General Election 2013
By Shoaib Habib Memon
Pakistan General Election of 2013 will be the next election to the
14th parliament of Pakistan The government of Pakistan has announced
elections to be held on 11 May 2013.
If We observe the Figures of our Leaders it would hardly be surprising
to realize that many Pakistani politicians are quite rich – but the
magnitude of the wealth some of them have amassed might raise some
eyebrows, if not alarms.
Some 90-million registered voters will select candidates to fill
almost 1,000 seats in the National and Provincial Assemblies. The
overwhelming majority of them could not even dream of attaining the
wealth of some of the politicians they will be casting ballots for.
Consider the incumbent President Asif Ali Zardari, the widower of
former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, whose son, Bilawal
Bhutto-Zardari, will lead the ruling Pakistan People's (PPP) Party in
the election.
According to various sources, Asif Ali Zardari is the second or third
wealthiest person in Pakistan, with a fortune estimated at $1.8
billion at least. But that estimate, by Daily Pakistan, dates from
2005 – which means that by now, his riches are probably significantly
greater.
Among other lucrative assets, Zardari (either directly or through
front companies) owns at least eight properties in Britain (including
a 365-acre, 20-bedroom luxury estate in Rockwood, Surrey), other
properties in France, Dubai, a mansion in the U.S., several lavish
homes in Pakistan, and stakes in sugar mills across Pakistan.
Zardari's wealth is believed to have been greatly accelerated by his
marriage to Benazir Bhutto, which granted him instant access to the
highest levels of government and corporations, both domestic and
international. After his wife became Prime Minister in 1988 .In 2007
alone, Zardari's Swiss bank account reportedly received $60-million
through offshore companies under his name.
.
Zardari's son, Bilawal, the new head of the PPP, does not face any
criminal charges, and will likely inherit his father's immense wealth.
Bilawal could also become Pakistan's next leader.
Another former Prime Minister, Nawaz Sharif, who leads the principal
opposition party, Pakistan Muslim League-N. (PML-N), also enjoys a
very healthy bank account.
According to Daily Pakistan, Sharif's family own assets estimated at a
minimum $1.4-billion – apparently generated by their interests in
steelmaking and paper mill businesses as well as land in Pakistan,
Saudi Arabia and the Middle East — making them the fourth wealthiest
clan in the country. Sharif also owns a bewildering array of luxurious
properties in Pakistan as well as stakes in companies from Lahore to
London.
Sharif, who spent several years in the early 2000s in exile in Saudi
Arabia, reportedly enjoys contacts with high-level government and
business figures in the kingdom.
The dark horse candidate, former cricketer Imran Khan of the Pakistan
Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is relatively poor compared to Zardari and
Sharif, but he's not starving.
Celebritynetworth.com estimates Khan's fortune at $50-million. Part of
that money likely comes from salary and endorsements he earned as a
top-flight cricket star, but the majority likely hails from his
landownership in Pakistan.
An even darker horse is former army chief and ex-President Pervez
Musharraf ,Musharraf, who has recently returned to Pakistan after
self-imposed exile in London and Dubai, is reportedly a billionaire,
although the source of his wealth is a mystery.
According to a report in Pakistan's News International newspaper,
Musharraf has acquired a handsome portfolio of offshore bank accounts
(in Dubai and UK) in addition to land he owns in Pakistan and
elsewhere.
However, it is unclear how a man who did not come from a wealthy
family and who lives on an army pension could have accumulated
hundreds of millions of dollars.
A spokesman for Musharraf told the News that, unlike Sharif and
Zardari, his boss does not hold any secret foreign bank accounts. In
addition, he claimed that Musharraf earns money from speaking
engagements around the world – citing that he and former US President
Bill Clinton are among the highest paid speakers in the world.
Of course, Pakistan is not alone in having billionaires holding the
levers of power. Russia's President Vladimir Putin reportedly is worth
some $70-billion, while Sonia Gandhi, the leader of India's Congress
Party (which makes her the de factor ruler of India) is also in the
billionaire range.
Even in western countries, billionaires like Silvio Berlusconi and
Mitt Romney have either led their states or tried to.But Pakistan is
awash in poverty, which makes the wealth of its tiny political elite
that much more extraordinary.
It will be Better Observation and Monitoring that The European Union
offered to send its observers to Pakistan's elections, in a bid to
ensure a "peaceful, credible" vote that will be "acceptable" to all.
"The EU looks forward to upcoming elections that are peaceful,
credible, transparent, inclusive and acceptable to the Pakistani
people," EU foreign ministers said in a statement released after
talks. The 27-nation bloc "is ready to assist by deploying an election
observation mission, as a tangible sign of our support for the
democratic process," the statement added. The ministers also said they
looked forward to re-energizing ties with the next government and
hoped quick contacts could lead to a third EU-Pakistan summit.
Pakistan responded by saying it will welcome a European Union election
observation mission during the forthcoming general elections."Yes, we
will welcome the observation mission", foreign secretary Jalil Abbas
Jilani said.
A 110-member team from the European Union will observe Pakistan's
elections. The European Union High Representative and Vice President
of the European Commission, Ms. Catherine Ashton, has decided to
authorize a European Union Election Observation Mission (EOM) to
observe the elections. A member of the European Parliament will lead
the 2013 EU EOM as its Chief Observer. The EU EOM team will include
observers, experts, election analysts, political analysts, legal
analysts, human rights analysts, media analysts and others
The US Ambassador to Pakistan Richard Olsen stated that the United
States applauds democratic tendencies in Pakistan, expressing hopes
that free and fair general elections would lead to peaceful transfer
of authority from one civilian government to successor dispensation.
Completion of the current term by a democratically elected government
will be a milestone in Pakistan's history
US officials have denied the general perception in Pakistan that the
US government wants to influence the electoral process in Pakistan to
bring in a friendly government. US Secretary of State John Kerry
skipped a planned visit to Pakistan to avoid accusations of meddling
in the May 11 elections. Spokesperson Victoria Nuland stated that the
message the United States wants to send out during the election season
is "we have no favourites among Pakistani politicians and we are
looking forward to work with whoever is elected on May 11." Secretary
Kerry's decision to skip Pakistan during his South Asia visit is an
indication of Washington's eagerness to maintain neutrality during the
elections.
ECP Pakistan Playing a Transprency Role to Conduct General Election
2013.The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) summoned 24 former
federal and provincial lawmakers on April 5 over the fake degree
issue,
The cases of the former parliamentarians would be heard by Chief
Election Commissioner Fakhruddin G Ibrahim.
The election commission has stepped up its action against those
lawmakers who were involved in the fake degree issueafter the Supreme
Court of Pakistan .
He also pointed out that 4,000 contestants did not even have National
Tax Number (NTN) while 70% parliamentarians had never paid tax. He
submitted that the ECP had not yet formed any procedure to reject the
nomination paper of such aspirants. Representing the federal
government, a standing counsel told the court that Article 62 could be
applied on such contestants.
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has announced that dual
national Pakistanis will not able to hold positions in Political
Parties of Pakistan.
According to the announcement of Election Commission of Pakistan, the
Political Order 2002 will apply to the dual national Pakistani who are
seeking or holding positions in political parties. According to the
Political Order 2002 the dual national Pakistanis cannot contest the
election in Pakistan.
In compliance with an order of the Supreme Court, the National
Database and Registration Authority (Nadra) has devised a software to
help 4.5 million overseas Pakistanis to cast their votes in the coming
general elections.
The $1.5 million software will help overseas Pakistanis in 15
countries, including the US, UK, Canada, Saudi Arabia, UAE, France and
Australia, to vote at 150 polling stations. However, approval of the
Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) and cooperation of the Ministry
of Foreign Affairs will be required to prepare required legislation.
The government failed to solve or even marginaly reduce the problems
faced by the working class and the poor. Poverty has increased, the
prices of essential daily used items including food has skyrocketed,
religious intolerance and militancy has increased, the energy crisis
has worsened, the economy is facing the threat of a meltdown, the
social crisis has intensified, and unemployment and hunger are on the
rise. The life of ordinary working class people and the poor has
become like a living hell in last five years. According to the new
United Nations Development Progress Report, Pakistan stands in 146th
place out of 186 countries on the human development index.
It is now equal to Bangladesh and just ahead of Angola and Burma.
Pakistan has one of the lowest levels of investment in education and
health-spending a mere 0.8% of GDP on health and 1.8% on education.
Countries like India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and even the Democratic
Republic of Congo spend more on education and health than Pakistan.
This report says 49% of the population lives below the poverty line.
The PPP led government has done nothing to improve the situation for
the large swaths of the population.
On the one hand the working masses continue to suffer but on the other
hand PPP leaders, their cronies and allies have become billionaires.
The looting and plunder of state resources has reached unprecedented
levels. One corruption scandal after another appeares in the media
almost on daily basis. This undoubtedly was the worst performance of
any civilian government in the history of Pakistan..
The mood in society has changed since the 2008 elections. In 2008, the
vast majority of people wanted to defeat the pro-Musharaf forces. The
people overwhelmingly voted in favour of the PPP, PML-N and other anti
Musharaf parties. There were high hopes that the new democratic
government will work for their betterment and welfare and would change
the anti poor policies implemented by General Musharaf's regime. The
failure of the PPP led government dashed these hopes. These high hopes
have turned into big disappointment. Even "democracy" has been brought
into question.
The working class and poor are facing more problems and worst
nightmare under "democratic rule" than compared to the Musharaf era.
some sections of the working masses might come out to vote in the
coming elections but not with any enthusiasm and and with very little
hope. Large numbers of people might not come out to vote and are
likely to abstain. On average 55% – 60% of eligible voters stayed away
from the elections between the 1988 to 2008 elections. That clearly
means that a majority of the population has no trust on the election
process or that it will resolve any of their problems. This time
around the turn out might be bit higher. One factor is that some
parties boycotted the last elections in 2008 but are now contesting
the forthcoming elections.
According to the United Nations, 22.3 percent of the population of
180-million live below the poverty line. The UN's Human Development
Index (HDIO) estimated that more than 60 percent of Pakistan's
population lives on less than $2 per day, while 22.6 percent live of
less than $1.
There are some sections of society that still hope that change can be
brought through the elections. These sections will come out to vote
either for the Imran Khan led PTI or the Nawaz Sharif led PML-N. They
will vote to prevent the PPP from coming back to power. Both the PTI
and the PML-N will get protest votes from those sections of society
who are disillusioned with the PPP and its allies.
Sources ;Figures Collected by different National News Newspapers.
Shoaib Habib Memon is Freelance Writer,Observer you Can Reach by
Shoaibhmemon@yahoo.com Cell No 0314 2090252
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