By: Aasef
Chauhdry
Imran
khan was always blamed for taking a solo flight. There are two schools of
thoughts that exist within PTI; one who are in favor of struggling for the
democracy at their own and without cooperation from other political parties.
There point is that all parties are tried and are knees down in corruption. The
other group is of the view that in politics one can’t make a solo flight and
one has to be in alliance with the other political parties. The people belong
to this group are more like opportunists and they have either joined PTI
foreseeing its bright future or have been launched by their parties to keep
them update about the happenings and strategies of PTI. Unfortunately the
latter group is currently having an edge over other group; that is of die heart
workers.
After
the Panama Papers Leak PTI was the first one to come out and strongly criticise
the PMLN government for the wrong doings of Sharif family. It was in fact a
blow to all members of corrupt mafia, may the person be from this party or that
party. The only problem was that nobody could support Nawaz Sharif on an
evident and irrefutable report of corruption. Hence a strategy was drawn,
though discreetly, to swim with the sail and silently make the moves to
neutralise PTI’s struggle and war against corruption. That was the time when
the second group of PTI suggested the party leaders rather pressurized them not
to make a solo flight and asked them to be the part of the grand opposition
alliance.
From
that point the movement against corruption slowed down. In part two of PPP led
oppositions plan was to foot the amendment in accountability ordinance of 1999.
Meanwhile, some political parties are also demanding amendments in the National
Accountability Bureau (NAB) Ordinance 1999 as well. However, controversy exists
between the political parties about the amendments. Hence, fallout of harmful
amendments in this ordinance needs extraordinary study. It is notable that in
April, 2016, some political parties in the Senate, including the PML-N and PPP
had jointly demanded amendments in the National Accountability Bureau (NAB)
Ordinance, keeping their vested interests in mind. However, Two resolutions by
PPP and PTI are being moved in the National Assembly to amend the National
Accountability Ordinance-1999. While, PTI amendments aim at strengthening the
existing ordinance, the PPP desires to limit the ordinance jurisdiction to the
federal government only, thus to keep Sindh safe from the federal hands.
It
has to be critically analysed that what would be the fallout of these two
versions of amendments; PPP version and PTI version. Let’s take the PPP, in
case their proposed amendments are floored and accepted then it will have
following adverse effects; it’s going to paralyzes the entire accountability
process and would make it virtually impotent, whatever little disincentive
exists against corruption, it would be lifted and the corrupts will have a
jolly good time and lastly the provincial accountability mechanisms are likely
to be politically aligned thus the party in chair, while protecting own party
members/ supporters would target the opponents with full force.
Now
while discussing PTI’s recommendations lets analyse its effects. The party’s
proposed amendments for election of Chairman NAB, end of plea bargain,
abolishing of discretionary powers of Chairman to pardon accused etc would
greatly strengthen the accountability ordinance and that says all. A strong,
authorized and honest chairman will deal with all the corrupt people, ignoring
their alliances, across the board.
It’s
high time for the politicians and members parliament to show responsibility
while legislating. They have to think by going above their party loyalty.
Pakistan is paramount and more important to all of us. Panama Papers Leak has
shown us the Pakistanis the real worth of our politicians and their dishonesty
and corruption. It’s time for us to demand a proper probe and bring the
culprits to justice. Only then Pakistan can prosper and the nation can
progress.
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