Showing posts with label Nawaz Sharif. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Nawaz Sharif. Show all posts

Wednesday, 4 December 2013

The Prime Minister's Youth Program!

The Election of 11th May 2013 ended up leaving PMLN as the majority winner which resulted in Nawaz Sharif as the PM of Pakistan.  There were many promises made to the youth by PMLN for youth , are they fulfilling it or were they hollow slogans? Nawaz Sharif is well reputed for fulfilling what he commits so yes the promises to youth for productive Pakistan are being fulfilled. In accordance to that the PM has launched a Youth Program which is quite extensive and certainly helpful for youth and Pakistan. Maryam Nawaz Sharif is the honorary chairperson of the PM's Youth Program and the lady has been putting some hard work in it to make it a success. What is this extensive youth program and what does it focus on , summing up in one line as Maryam Nawaz Sharif has written in her "twitter bio" :
" PM's Youth Prog enables you to brave the challenges that lie ahead as we hand over the reins of your success to you"
The Prime Minister's Program for Youth has broad canvas of schemes enabling youth and poor segments of population to get good opportunities of employment, economic empowerment, acquiring skills needed for gainful employment , spreading use of computers and imparting on-the-job training for young graduates to improve the probability of getting a productive job. 
So basically this Youth Program includes six programs further:
1- Youth Business Loan
2- Youth Skills Development Scheme
3- Qarz-e-Hasana Scheme (Micro Interest Free Loans)
4- Scheme for Provision of Laptop
5- Scheme for Reimbursement of Fee of Students from the Less Developed Areas 
6- Youth Training Scheme

These six plans cover the majority of "youth" and will be provided to all segments let it be students , professionals , skilled labour or the young innovative entrepreneurs.

The PM's Youth Business loan is the talk of the town and is ready to be launched on 7th December. So what is it? Its one great opportunity for those employed or unemployed , educated or not but with a business idea so that they can kick off their own enterprise. The basic purpose of this all program and specially this business loan scheme is sustainable and productive economy through youth by channelising their energies right way! Merit is the priority in the scheme and it will be made transparent to ensure zero corruption! The PM is himself involved in this and wants it to make a success! SMEDA has also put in a great effort and is providing the pre feasibilties reports "free of cost". The govt is ready to hand you the loan if you can make your idea grow big and a true success. This scheme is going to promote startup culture in Pakistan and young entrepreneurs and hence mark the start of success stories of them!
Few intersting tweets about the program:


These tweets are from people from all walks of life ; a student , marketing professional, political anyalsts , bussinessmen , women and overseas Pakistanis! This programs success will be success of youth and a great victory for productive economy of Pakistan!

Wednesday, 11 September 2013

99 days of Government of Pakistan!

The 11th May elections ended in great hope and desire to see a better Pakistan under the team of Nawaz Sharif. Nawaz Sharif’s government has completed 99 days of it tenure and it seems there is a lot to tell before the government completes its century of days. So how did the days go? Has there been any progress? Are we heading in the right direction? Will Nawaz Sharif live up to our expectations? These Questions and many more are to be answered. So what basically I am writing is to find the answers and see if we are or we are not going in the right direction. To grasp the basic idea of what Pakistan is going through and have went through , the challenges and what has been done so far, see the video of man in the power telling us all:

There is no doubt that Pakistan is going through tough times which were worsened by the PPP’s led coalition. Nawaz Sharif looks the man with a plan who is determined to achieve. 99 days is a long time many say and want results, so what has been Nawaz Sharif’s government up to?

  1. For the starters what I see as big achievement of Nawaz Sharif’s government is bringing the Baloch nationalist in the folds of “one nation” and making them realize their importance in the federation. It is always good to see all the divided parts as one and always helps in national building, so I give it to Mr Nawaz Sharif for doing that.
  2. One of the most important issues that Nawaz Sharif led PMLN government facing is the severe energy crisis. People were and are blowing it out of proportion and are wrongly expecting it to be resolved within days.This is not going to happen although Nawaz Sharif has got this into his top priority and has plan for its but it will take time. What we can expect is that betterment and visible progress for its eradication. The performance is visible power generation gone up to 15000 megawatts from 8000 megawatts, also the highest amount of electricity to be produced in history of Pakistan. Also first time a major crackdown against power and energy theft started all over in Pakistan. Expect the energy crisis to be dusted within Nawaz Sharif’s government given his plans and how he wishes to execute them. Not to forget Pakistan also got its first energy policy within these 99 days of Nawaz Sharif as PM.
  3. Heard of the circular debt? Nawaz Sharif’s government liquidated 500 billion circular-debts without printing money. Apart from this there has been an increase of 24percent in the tax revenue collection because of the government’s new tax policy. Trade and investment in Pakistan has been encouraged and is making a foot in Nawaz’s current regime. Nawaz’s this government is the first government to establish independent transparent commission to select CEOs of state owned enterprises which will result in competent heads of these institutions and eventually lead to a better economy.
  4. The PM’s visit to China was a fruitful one and gave a clear sign the Pakistan is no more begging but talking about trade and investment with dignity. Agreement with China to build 2200 megawatts nuclear power plant and MOU to build 15 billion dollar Pakistan-China economic corridor are few of the successes from the visit and enough to hint at the successful ties of Pakistan with China. Apart from China investing here in Pakistan Yamaha has also decided to invest about 150 million dollars in Pakistan. Pakistan is also going to witness its first ever laptop assembling unit during Nawaz Sharif’s third term.
  5. The government is also looking serious to resolve the education issues and initiated education emergency, the picture below speaks enough:  

    Not to forget an agreement with UK for 70 billion dollar investment in education sector which aims at revamp of educational structure to meet the global standards.
  6. Security and issues regarding it has been a major concern in the past and still remain. For that first time political stake holders were engaged to resolve Karachi imbroglio and targeted operation has been started. Nawaz Sharif’s government became the first to abolish all secret funds except to national security agencies for security reasons, making sure that public money is used in public interest. Sadly it took about 65 years to devise national security policy and engage stake holders in it; Nawaz Sharif was the man that made it possible. APC regarding the most important terrorism issue and taking on board all major personals of political parties and national institutions like army and devising a plan without foreign intervention is also one of the successes.


All of this has been done and more is happening on the ground.  Railways is coming out of loss and becoming a profiting institution and competent people are included in the team of ministers to take Pakistan out of crisis and make it Roshan Pakistan. We the citizens should not lose hope and keep playing our role for a better Pakistan and support the government to do better than just sit back and criticize!



Saturday, 1 June 2013

Pakistan and the man in power!

It has been more than 3 weeks now and elections are done! The parties have celebrated their victory and the others have been crying and may continue to on their defeat. We have to move on and take on the issues now. In this regard we are blessed that the PM-elect has already started working and looks quite aware and informed about the issues that need to be tackled. Let me put up this way he knows how to tackle them. Nawaz Sharif seems the man who has got the plans in his bag and is not going to be like the previous guys who realized the problem but failed to solve them. Nawaz Sharif’s party has come into power with a heavy mandate which should be accepted by all and the change mongers should admit the fact people didn’t buy their change but wanted the experienced guy in the hot seat! I like many feel Nawaz Sharif is the man for Pakistan and is going to steer Pakistan out of problems which at the moment seem countless. Why do I feel this? The reason is simple; Nawaz Sharif is a changed man now and is mature to take up to the big tasks ahead.
 Many on social media don’t realize how the government works or even the elections are conducted. To them who they vote should win and what they say should be done. They think shooting a drone is as simple as shooting in the sky. Diplomacy has to be followed and Nawaz Sharif has been widely praised by the international community. The government has yet not been formed but foreign investors and countries especially China have shown interest for investing in Pakistan just because of the reason Nawaz Sharif will be the man in charge. PM’s own reputation is also very important for working of the state.
One of the most important issues that Nawaz Sharif led PMLN government is going to face is the severe energy crisis. People are blowing it out of proportion and are wrongly expecting it to be resolved within days Nawaz Sharif takes control. This is not going to happen although Nawaz Sharif has got this into his top priority and has plan for its but it will take time. What we can expect is that betterment and visible progress for its eradication.  Expect the energy crisis to be dusted within Nawaz Sharif’s government given his plans and how he wishes to execute them.

The basic purpose of my writing this piece was not that to praise Nawaz Sharif but to make realize that people have elected him and there are reasons behind. Those whining and accusing of rigging are just losing the track of reality and should have come out of social media to the real world. Pakistan is going through hard times and we all are equally important as Nawaz Sharif as the PM for better working of the system and eventually a better Pakistan. We need to stop blaming and cursing the one in power and wish him luck and be supportive so we see a Pakistan that we dream of! Let’s be patriotic and all together say “Pakistan Zindabad”.  

Wednesday, 27 February 2013

Tribute to Shehbaz Sharif!

I pick my pen to pay a tribute to a one of the greatest administrator I have ever come across! I am writing about Mian Shehbaz Sharif sb! There a lot of reasons that provoked me to right a special blog for Shehbaz Sharif !

Shehbaz Sharif  has been a true inspirational leader for the youth and the other age groups as well. The man is great and upright when it comes to service and leaves no stone unturned to serve his people. Since he has come in power his government has faced many challenges but he have faced them like a true warrior and produced good results for the country. The picture below is one of the reasons to go for the man:


The man is there for his people and in the times when the people needs him the most. To his success in the Punjab govt are projects like:
  1. Incentives for students (PEEF,forgein trips for students )
  2. Daanish Schools
  3. E-youth initiatives ( a visionary policy that will help education in Pakistan)
  4. Ashiana Housing schemes
  5. Land record system , when others only talked he devised a powerful system to stop land grabbing!
  6. Labour colonies
  7. Ramazan Bazars
  8. Innovation Punjab
  9. Vocational training for 50 thousand people
  10. Punjab disaster management
  11. Solid Waste management
  12. Mass Transit bus system
  13. Foreign Direct investment (Chinese investment in foton buses and and Turkish investment in solid waste management and rapid transit bus system)
  14. Better education facilties (47000 more students inducted in primary schools and 72000 recruitment of teachers on merit)
  15. Model Villages
  16. Solar panels (in villages and for less privileged)
  17. Industrial estates in Rahim Yar Khan 
  18. Better healthcare facilities (hospitals established in Bahawalpur,Rawalpindi and etc)
  19. Establishing IT labs!
  20. And lastly all his projects are on MERIT!

And a lot more to his credit as a remarkable and inspirational administrator! Despite being in the govt only in Punjab , Shehbaz Sharif sb has acted like a national leader and helped other provinces in the time of need.Let it be NFC award or the flood affected areas; CM Punjab is always there for his country.One must not forget his efforts for controlling the dengue epidemic. He was there on roads to spread awareness and is now praised by the Sri Lankan experts for his remarkable steps to eradicate dengue!
Apart from his political career what inspires me about Shehbaz Sharif is his great brother Mian Nawaz Sharif sb! Both have been ,proved, great asset to the country! Other than that Shehbaz Sharif sb is very unconventional in his style and I call it the CM style! Look at the picture below:


From watching few of his interviews with his family I came to know about that he is always busy in serving the public and gets less time to be with his family . Below is a picture of CM with his grand daughter:

The picture speaks so much for itself.Just like any grandfather the CM eyes are shining seeing his granddaughter happy and you can see them dreaming for the little angel!

In the end now putting it up as Shehbaz Sharif says;
“My people are my family”
I feel proud to be wishing the CM Shehbaz Sharif and somewhere in the corner of my heart feel safe as I know he is the CM who is always around for his people.He has not been in good health but was there for his people.Doctors advised him rest but he was with the public! Good to have you around Shehbaz Sharif sb.Its good to see Shehbaz Sharif sb always there for his public but I request the Khadim-e-Alla also to look after his health.I wish Shehbaz Sharif sb good health and long life. God bless Shehbaz Sharif!

Wednesday, 6 February 2013

The Container march and U-Turn Khan!


Ever-since Tahir ul Qadri's container march the political scenario of Pakistan is happening and many political parties have sat down to form a policy to tackle the ongoing situation! Nawaz Sharif's move of calling all opposition parties for a meeting during Qadri's march had put the container march on back foot and forced  Qadri to charter an agreement with those who he termed as "Yazeeds". Tahir ul Qadri's initial agreement/declaration was what already was in constitution, let it be the implementation of article 62 and 63 and elections happening within 90 days. Tahir ul Qadri became an out sitting parliamentary ally of the PPP government and will give the names for the caretaker PM with PPP and its coalition partners!
 Tahir ul Qadri came back to Pakistan for an agenda which is still not fulfilled. Imran Khan was completely out of sorts and too confused to decide whether to go in to Qadri's march or not! The forces behind Qadri are the same that were behind Khan's sudden rise. Imran Khan once again has decided to turn to his former masters and bury all the principles for which he says his party stands! Qadri has decided to go in court against the ECP and Imran Khan has seconded Qadri's view on forming a new Election Commission. The funny part is that Imran Khan had previously agreed to the election commission and called it fair. What happened now?

 Imran Khan has probably realized that he is no major electoral force in Pakistan  and delaying tactics would help him save the little honor that his left of his party but believe me there is non! Imran Khan has perfectly sensed a defeat in the upcoming election and has therefore decided to sit together with Tahir ul Qadri who is the ally of PPP led government.
 The important thing to ask is why "the change of hearts"?! The foreign and domestic establishment don't want a certain political party to come in power and want to delay election by a technocratic setup which would be puppet in their hands.In this way that certain political party will not be able to serve it's people democratically and will stay out of the government. A delay or no election are not loss of a certain party but loss of Pakistan! PTI and TuQ are no major forces but are trying to delay elections because they know there is no future for them after elections. PPP is also willful for a political martyrdom so they can relaunch their politics after sometime even after the pathetic 5 years of governance. All the forces have joined hand against one party! That one party is PMLN who despite many hurdles is serving its people and striving for a better democratic Pakistan. The coming week is important for Pakistan's politics but one more thing to look after is the inauguration of Pakistan's first metro bus by the Punjab govt. led by PMLN!


Majid Tamoor!

Monday, 24 December 2012

From Quaid to Nawaz Sharif!


As the clock ticks twelve on 24 December the celebration starts all over the world. For Pakistan its one mega day marking the day of Christmas , the founding fathers birthday and the birthday of Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif sb. It is commonly believed that people sharing the same birth-date have some common aspects in personality. It can be easily proven by comparing these two great leaders.

Apart from being born on the same date both these leaders also share some other qualities. The leadership skills of both this leaders are unparalleled. Both were limited socially till the time they were continuing there studies and both were students of law. Jinnah was motivated in politics through his uncle Dada bhai Noro Ji and Nawaz Sharif was motivated in politics by his uncle Abdul Majeed. Quaid E Azam moto of work work and work is being followed by Nawaz Sharif sb. Many don't know Quaid E Azam was greatly interested in sports and was  a good sportsmen. Mian Nawaz Sharif also has great interest in sports and is still a hardworking sportsman. Quaid E Azam made Muslim League and Nawaz Sharif is carrying his legacy towards betterment!

This sums up almost all the personality traits of both the leaders and clearly indicates that it has been a journey from "The founding father" to "The saving father".  Quaid e Azam went through self exile in 1930s for 4 years and returned with a greater vision for creation of Pakistan and Mian Nawaz Sharif was forcefully exiled for 9 long years and have come up with a greater vision to save Pakistan. Quaid's team was for creation of Pakistan and Mian sb's team for a stable and prosperous Pakistan!
The speeches of the Quaid e Azam are the best archives preserved for educating the future generation and telling them which leader possess the qualties and have done according to vision of Quaid in the past. After independace Quaid made a speech in which he said,
"Muslman musaibat mein ghabraya nhi karte" (A muslim doesnt panic in problems)
Then it was Mian Nawaz Sharif sb who proved this sentance of Quaid e Azam and made Pakistan nuclear Pakistan through his courage and resistance to global pressure.
( Pictures of Quaid-E-Azam and Mian Nawaz Sharif during a speech)


Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif's two brief governments have given Pakistan what Quaid visioned and dreamed of. Mian Nawaz Sharif is the only leader Baloch nationalist are open to talk to and seems to fulfill Quaid's vison of a united Pakitan. The infrastructural development and harmony among the provinces is what Quaid wanted for a better Pakistan.
Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif in the current time have emerged as the national leader who is talking about Pakistan and has not slowed down his work for a better Pakistan despite biased and vague criticism by a cricketer turned cricketer. Mian Nawaz Sharif wants the continuation of democratic process and is currently trying not to take Pakistan towards anarchy so that establishment doesn't plunge in and ruin this country.


I wish my Quaideens (Jinnah and Mian Nawaz Sharif) a very happy birthday and hope that Pakistan prospers. I hope Mian Nawaz Sharif delivers as he delivered in the past and make Pakistan "Global Tiger". Pakistan Zindabad!

Saturday, 15 September 2012

NO to Imran Khan’s Change – My 8 reasons

2013 is going to be the election year in Pakistan. There is a lot of political hip hop in Pakistan at the moment. Pakistan People’s Party has been in power for a record 5th time in history of Pakistan and have ruled us in last five years. Looking at the inflation, unemployment, war on terror impacts on Pakistanis and especially the energy crisis in Pakistan, PPP has failed miserably in governance. Imran Khan has become a self proclaimed messiah of the doomed nation in the mean time. I have impartially considered him to see if he deserves my vote, and the answer my analysis as a layman brings forward is a big NO. Here are my reasons to say No to Imran Khan’s Change.
  • Imran Khan a rolling stone???
Pakistanis have loved Imran Khan deeply. There were slogans like “Lion of Pakistan, Imran Khan, Imran Khan” in the 1980s which I remember from my childhood. What was the back ground? Did Imran present the country’s budget? No. Was it some meeting with a foreign delegation for future direct investment? No. Was he involved in preparing the country’s defence plan? No. Then what was the source of love and respect he gained? Oh now I remember. He was a sportsman. One of the best ones in his field. He is from a family of cricketers, and he has spent 45 years of his life becoming an expert in Cricket. One fine day he decides to sort out the social, legal, governance, health, poverty, employment and defence related problems of Pakistan and that makes me laugh. A person who has all his life’s experience in Cricket considers himself better for running a country? Too optimistic and kiddish. Is Imran a rolling stone not? Who will gather no moss?
  • Imran Khan’s language-do I want my representative to speak like he does nowadays?
Not at all. With power comes responsibility. This is especially true if you are an elected member of national assembly. A person who ridicules his opponents (well till the time they remain his opponents) with language not worthy of it, how will he treat the people if he ever comes in power? What happened to the decent Imran Khan we knew? Or was the “Finally “I” managed to win the world Cup” speech is just his nature? His language is most definitely my reason of NOT voting for him.
  • Imran Khan’s focus-why is it adjusted on Punjab only?
One major thing that makes me believe Imran Khan is not a good choice for my vote is his extreme focus on Punjab. An unbiased review of the performance of all 4 provinces in last 5 years will prove that Punjab Government has launched a lot many projects for public benefit in comparison to the other 3 provincial governments and the federal government put together. In Punjab the 2010 floods were tackled much better in terms of relief in comparison to Sindh where flood water of 2010 is still standing in some low lying areas. Im sure Punjab can be run much better than this, but in the given circumstances it still happens to be the most well managed province in Pakistan. Why Imran Khan is NOT concerned about any other part of Pakistan? The people dying in target killings daily in Karachi are not Pakistanis? The Hazara shias being killed in Quetta are not Muslims? The people killed by Taliban and other extremists in KPK are not Humans? Why is his concern and criticism only focused on Punjab? Makes me believe Imran has no plan for Pakistan. Whatever he is planning is only for Punjab. This makes him unfit to get my vote as premiere of Pakistan.
  • Imran’s politics is too bookish
Pakistan is a complex socio-political region. We are not simple people to deal with. There are forces like religion, economics and social pressures of very different kinds that shape our daily lives. I find Imran Khan’s solution to our problems very bookish. Who in his right senses would claim he would end the war on terror on his first day in office? Or that he can root out corruption in this culture within 9 days?  This society is no Europe or USA. Imran seems to know very little about the nation he claims to be the savior of.
  • Imran’s followers and their “holier than thou” attitude
Something is wrong with Imran and his followers. I searched for information myself but couldn’t find any information related to how Imran Khan earns. Also, it looks like he never filed a tax return all his cricketing life. Amazing is the fact that Imran still points out others for not paying taxes. What can you think of a person who does not follow a rule, but wants others to follow? I do not want a person with this double standard to be my leader. Imran’s followers have every right to like him, but no right to disrespect other leaders. They follow Imran and use foul language. They go to the level that they declare you a non patriot if you don’t like Imran. Is Imran some kind of “farz”? No. And this attitude is trickling down from his own person to his followers. He considers himself better for no reason and after committing the same mistakes others do, he screams at top of his voice what others are doing. Again. Kiddish. Again, NO!
  • Imran’s zana case, and allegations on SKMH funds misuse
Being a Muslim do I really want a playboy of his youth to be my leader? No. Imran had an illegitimate daughter borne to Sita White. The kid in now in guardian custody of Jemima James, Imran’s ex wife. Though the court in USA has declared her to be Imran’s daughter where Sita White won the parental rights case against Imran, Tyrian Khan’s eyes are enough proof of her being Imran’s daughter. Being a playboy all his life, he has had a lot of illegal relationships out of wedlock with a number of women. The story does not end here. Imran Khan proves himself to be a hypocrite when he points fingers at others for looking at a woman. A recent press conference where he demanded from Nawaz Sharif the PML (N) chief to confirm if he has been loyal with his wife is something disgusting. This s disgusting not because of the cheapness of question, but because of the fact that the cheapest of all playboys is asking the question! Imran, a hypocrite-NO to him yet again!
Recently Khwaja Asif from PMLN has brought forward this issue of funds of zakat from SKMH being invested outside Pakistan. The information comes from the audit report of SKMH, so it cannot be a scam. SKMH is a great initiative by Imran Khan which he achieved by th support of all Pakistan. Doesn’t we deserve an explanation about this funds misuse? No explanation till now. Zakat funds CANNOT be used for investment. I have been donating to SKMH till this issue came to limelight and no one has ever asked me at SKMH collection booths about the money if it is zakat or not. The funds received are thus a mix of zakat and other donations and cannot and must not be misused. Imran can betray the people who stood by him for making this hospital a reality. Imran can take the credit of winning the World Cup alone when it was a squad of 16 who did it. Imran can betray his mother’s name in SKMH scams. Is he trust worthy then? NO.
  • Imran has no plan but allegations and statements only
Whenever I have tried to see Imran Khan’s point of view from a neutral point of view I have always found he has no plan. He knows nothing about how things work in Pakistan. All he can do is bringing forward more and more allegations. This style of work might be good for a Star Plus daily Soap but Pakistan for sure needs better workable plans. He brings forward allegations, claims to have proofs, never brings forward the proofs. So, is it all a hoax? Looks like that other wise he would have shown something-anything which can be considered as a proof in last 15 years. Indecent attitude- A big NO to Imran Khan.
  • Finally, Imran’s Team and his Change
Since we started having general elections in Pakistan, we have seen Kasuris, Tareens. Legharis-What’s new then? Where is the change? Just that we have to vote for the same person under a new party name and that is all? A Kasuri we have had in parliament some five times and now he is being introduced as a CHANGE? Imran Khan really considers Pakistanis to be idiots, isn’t it the case?
So, what do I say to a rolling stone, who uses indecent language, is focused only on one province out of four, offers bookish solutions, with a proven zana case and SKMH funds allegation still carries that “holier than thou” attitude, is all about allegations and no proofs and promises to bring change by bringing back all so familiar faces to the national assembly-A big NO!
Imran Khan does not deserve my Vote. That’s my analysis. I respect everybody’s views. Respect mine as well.


Majid Tamoor

Published in Saach.TV and TFT
http://www.saach.tv/2012/08/30/no-to-imran-khans-change-my-8-reasons/