Shaheen Dhada - Malala of India!

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"People like Thackeray are born and die daily, and one should not observe a 'bandh' for that". 

Whats wrong with the observation made against Shiv Sena leader Bal Thackeray by Shaheen Dhada? Nothing - truly nothing with.

The two were initially booked under the stringent IPC Section 295A (outraging religious feelings) and Section 66A, IT Act (offensive message through a communication device). Later, the first section was changed to 505(2) (creating enmity).

http://blogs.reuters.com/india/2012/11/19/no-criticism-please-we-are-indians/

It will be difficult to reconcile free speech and religious tolerance, and perhaps some grey area between the two, some flexibility, is welcome. India must examine its laws regarding the Internet, however, and in the balance, the country would be better off if enforcing free speech online prevailed.

Arresting a person, and a 21-year-old at that, for expressing an opinion on an restricted-access social networking site is a clear case of abuse of authority. The girl was not slandering anybody, nor was she promoting hatred towards any community. She was merely expressing the view that there was no need for Mumbai to be shut down because a leader had died. Shiv Sainiks may not agree with this view, but what is the criminality involved in it? What is even more bizarre is that another girl was arrested merely for indicating that she agreed with her friend's views. Justice demands not only that charges be dropped against both girls, but that a case for wrongful arrest be registered against the policemen involved.

http://blogs.reuters.com/india/2012/11/19/no-criticism-please-we-are-indians/

CIA - Cheap Buying Price

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Once upon a time an American leader (unknown and time) was saying that Pakistanis could sell their mother for a cheap benefit!

Now, what happened when two four star generals are under fire against a cheap affairs? David Petraeus as the director of the Central Intelligence Agency after an adulterous and Gen. John Allen, the Marine officer who succeeded Mr. Petraeus as the top military commander in Afghanistan 16 months ago found indulged for a affair that can not be described in simple words.

Moreover, Gen. William Ward of the Army, known as Kip, the first officer to open the new Africa Command, came under scrutiny for allegations of misusing tens of thousands of government dollars for travel and lodging.Brig. Gen. Jeffrey A. Sinclair, a former deputy commander of the 82nd Airborne Division in Afghanistan, is confronting the military equivalent of a grand jury to decide whether he should stand trial for adultery, sexual misconduct and forcible sodomy, stemming from relationships with five women.

James H. Johnson III, a former commander of the 173rd Airborne Brigade, was expelled from the Army, fined and reduced in rank to lieutenant colonel from colonel after being convicted of bigamy and fraud stemming from an improper relationship with an Iraqi woman and business dealings with her family.

The Air Force is struggling to recover from a scandal at its basic training center at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, where six male instructors were charged with crimes including rape and adultery after female recruits told of sexual harassment and sexual assault.

In the Navy, Rear Adm. Charles M. Gaouette was relieved of command of the Stennis aircraft carrier strike group — remarkably while the task force was deployed in the Middle East. Officials said that the move was ordered after “inappropriate leadership judgment.” No other details were given.

While there is no evidence that David H. Petraeus had an extramarital affair while serving as one of the nation’s most celebrated generals, his resignation last week as director of the Central Intelligence Agency — a job President Obama said he could take only if he left the Army — was a sobering reminder of the kind of inappropriate behavior that has cast a shadow over the military’s highest ranks.

The reason of loosing each war of America just because of cheap attitude by their top rankers. If top brass can indulge themselves in meaningless activities, it could be said that only a cigarette of opium or a sachet of heroin can turn them into self state nation!  

TEXT OF GENERAL ASHFAQ PARVEZ KAYANI's SPEACH NOV 5, 2012

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No PR241/2012-ISPR

Dated: Monday, November 5, 2012

While speaking to a group of officers at GHQ, Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani said, “as a nation, we are passing through a defining phase. We are critically looking at the mistakes made in the past and trying to set the course for a better future. An intense discussion and debate is natural in this process. No individual or institution has the monopoly to decide what is right or wrong in defining the ultimate national interest. It should emerge only through a consensus, and all Pakistanis have a right to express their opinions. The constitution provides a clear mechanism for it.
 We all have a great responsibility to shoulder. We should learn from our past, try to build the present and keep our eyes set on a better future. We all agree that strengthening the institutions, ensuring the rule of law and working within the well defined bounds of the constitution is the right way forward. Weakening of the institutions and trying to assume more than one's due role will set us back. We owe it to the future of Pakistan, to lay correct foundations, today. We should not be carried away by short term considerations which may have greater negative consequences in the future.
 Armed Forces draw their strength from the bedrock of the public support. National security is meaningless without it. Therefore, any effort which wittingly or unwittingly draws a wedge between the people and Armed Forces of Pakistan undermines the larger national interest. While constructive criticism is well understood, conspiracy theories based on rumours which create doubts about the very intent, are unacceptable.
 The integrity and cohesion of the Armed Forces is essentially based on the trust reposed in them by the people of Pakistan. Strengthening this trust will ensure better security of the Country. Equally important is the trust between the leaders and the led of the Armed Forces. Any effort to create a distinction between the two, undermines the very basis of this concept and is not tolerated, be it Pakistan or any other country.
 While individual mistakes might have been made by all of us in the Country, these should be best left to the due process of law. As we all are striving for the rule of law, the fundamental principle; that no one is guilty until proven, should not be forgotten. Let us not pre judge anyone, be it a civilian or a military person and extend it, unnecessarily, to undermine respective institutions.
   All systems in Pakistan appear to be in a haste to achieve something, which can have both positive and negative implications. Let us take a pause and examine the two fundamental questions; One, are we promoting the rule of law and the Constitution? Two, are we strengthening or weakening the institutions? In the ultimate analysis, all of us would have served Pakistan better if history and our future generations judge us positively.”

Khakis in the uniform!

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• The march towards civilization...the verdict indicating the change of behavior in civil society. When a guard involved in theft then to whom an aggrieved may report crime. In past we welcome Khakis with open heart but the history tells story somewhat else. "Mind your own business" or "honesty is the best policy" or "the man knows the company which he keeps" are most popular phrases that can not be denied.
• The Supreme Court's verdict encircled both the establishments i.e civil and military to be kept themselves within limits. However, a renowned layer form the defendant's side astonishingly pleaded that Gen Beg had taken oath under the Army Act...This statement reflecting the still ideology of Khakis that determining their path for future which is debatable.

Passport or Pass Port - This is Pakistani passport office!

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Do you want to get passport by yourself?

If yes, be ready for humiliation.

If not, get ready to contact agents around the offices.

In case of yes, go to passport office, first of all agents welcome you to token facility that cost around 2000 rupees, if you dared to go through your self, be quite and have a patience for a long long que....when your turn comes in, announcement will be heard by you "the time is over", you may come tomorrow... and the next day is off because of Saturday!
Well you conquered to get token, a private security guard shall welcome you and ask to show your paid challans,  relevant documents (as he is the director general of passport and immigration). You once again won the task and entered into the premises of passport office there a bad smell, noise and arrogant officials will welcome you with open arms. Thereafter, you by showing your strong mussels, strong will and affirm attitude and ultimately get receipt (along with certain documents including your children to be attested by gazetted officials). The struggle does not end and the time of waiting, patience begins....you will be assured that your passport (either applied through ordinary fee or urgent) will be delivered within stipulated time....just wait, wait and so wait.