The promise of a new age

The promise of a new age

Prime Minister Imran Khan has suddenly changed his media team which is very popular these days and all the opposition parties have also welcomed the new team with great generosity. He has replaced Dr. Firdous Ashiq Awan with Senator Shibli Faraz, who is the Leader of the House in the Senate and is known as a "civilized face" of the PTI. He is the promising son of the famous poet of our time, Mr. Ahmad Faraz (late) and is respected in national circles due to his politeness and knowledge. Along with them, the Prime Minister has selected Lt. Gen. (Retd) Saleem Asim Bajwa, who is the Chairman of the C-Pack Authority, as his Honorary Special Assistant for Information and will continue to hold the post. His personality was very popular in the Pakistani and foreign media at a time when he was the Director General of Military Public Relations for four years and he had made a name for himself in the print and electronic media with his unparalleled abilities. That relationship continues today. His greatest achievement is that the ISPR, which was earlier housed in a few military barracks, turned it into a great institution and with its extraordinary professional intelligence filled the personality of General Raheel Sharif with greatness. Was It is hoped that these dignitaries will play a vital role in improving the national situation.

Today's situation in the country is so extraordinary that on the one hand the corona virus has disrupted the entire system of life, on the other hand the economic challenge is taking a dangerous shape while on the other hand the Indian leadership under the influence of Hindutva is occupying the Muslim majority in occupied Kashmir. Is looking for excuses to turn into a minority and commit aggression against Pakistan. Our brave and faithful armed forces are fully capable of reminding their mischievous neighbor of holiday milk and are also tasked with providing assistance to their civilian agencies in emergencies, but the affairs of civilian governments are particularly strained. There is an urgent need to improve and keep the lamp of hope burning in the hearts of the people. Today, on the one hand, there is a fierce confrontation between the government and the opposition, which is making it difficult to formulate solid and stable national policies. On the other hand, rhetoric on the distribution and use of powers and resources between the federation and the provinces is in full swing. And relations between the federation and Sindh province are in a way giving the impression of enmity. The federal government's position is that the lockdown cannot be enforced for long, as it will starve millions of day laborers and drown the economy. Our very shrewd planning minister, Mr. Asad Omar, has also revealed that 18 million families have lost their jobs in a month and a half of lockdown.

Contrary to the federal position, the Sindh government's view is that lockdown is essential to limit the effects of the corona virus, as the doctors' community insists. China and South Korea have used the same method to control the virus. To get the most out of the lockdown, all governments, departments and agencies must adopt a uniform policy. It is now up to the National Command and Operations to decide whether to tighten or relax the lockdown after May 9 so that life can return to normal. At this stage, personalities involved in information and broadcasting can play a leading role in creating awareness and discipline among the people. As Mr. Shibli Faraz will be on the front line as Pakistan's spokesperson, he must focus on promoting a culture of political reconciliation and dialogue and fostering mutual trust and human respect, otherwise the non-political powers Opportunities to establish their supremacy will continue to arise.

Despite the gravity of the situation, there is good news that Chinese scientists are working day and night to discover a vaccine for the corona virus and have invited Pakistani scientists to join the process. A Punjab University research institute has come up with new innovations in testing for corona virus. The International Chemistry Institute of Karachi University is conducting valuable experiments to detect the nature of the virus. Pakistani companies have also developed a large number of devices that are very helpful in controlling the corona virus. There is also verified news that we are in a position to export sanitizers and testing kits are also being manufactured in Pakistan. Safety clothing and equipment are also being tested. A group of Pakistani youth in the UK has announced that Pakistan is going to be self-sufficient in the production of ventilators which can be exported in a few months. If our nation is disciplined and true democracy is established in our politics on a sustainable basis, we can build a great future on the ruins of an outdated social and economic system. A five-member bench of the apex court headed by Hon'ble Chief Justice Gulzar Ahmed, while reviewing the cases of corona virus, remarked that due to false ego, there is an atmosphere of non-cooperation between the federal and provincial governments which needs to be changed. There is a need and if a uniform policy is not adopted then we will be forced to issue an interim order. Even before its turn, the political leadership has to prove its prudence, mature ideology and high moral character