Moving Forward on Two Diametrically opposed courses

Today, Pakistan’s Leadership has the option of Moving Forward on Two Diametrically opposed courses

The leadership could either opt for the fast track to Extinction, like that of the Dinosaurs, if it decides to pursue a course of confrontation, pull out old skeletons from the closet, and resort to vendetta politics, strikes, and consequent destruction of national wealth.

The second option is to be a part of the fast paced global economic revolution and to speedily attract the available multi-billion dollar foreign direct investment that was initially destined to come to Pakistan but had been pouring into other countries like China, India, and Central America.

President Musharraf has laid the foundation for the recognition of Pakistan’s role worldwide in the economic rejuvenation. It is now up to the new lawmakers to sustain the momentum of his strivings and carry the zestful drive forward.

Pakistani expatriates- Powerful resource

It was Pakistan’s good fortune that decades ago its citizens went around the world to gain higher education and professional excellence in import disciplines. These expatriates excelled in their respective fields and made their mark. Indisputably, they remain better that the best today.

It was Pakistan’s misfortune that none of these accomplished sons and daughters of the New World had any desire to return to the homeland.

Regretfully, even President Musharraf did not utilize this most critical and powerful resource to take Pakistan forward into the 21st century.

It was Pakistan’s good fortune

It was Pakistan’s good fortune that decades ago its citizens went around the world to gain higher education and professional excellence in important disciplines. These expatriates excelled in their respective fields and made their mark. Indisputably, they remain better than the best today.
It was Pakistan’s misfortune that none of these accomplished sons and daughters of the New World had any desire to return to the homeland.
Regretfully, even President Musharraf did not utilize this most critical and powerful resource to take Pakistan forward into the 21st century.

Window of Opportunity for America

1.3 Billion Muslims are visibly angered. Their rage and disquietude may be stoking fundamentalism and Terrorism. Now there is a small window of opportunity for America and Israel to help turn the disconcerting situation around. While in Jerusalem recently, President Bush made a historic statement asking Israel to return to the pre-1967 boundaries and pay compensation to Palestinians displaced by the country’s creation in 1947. If this is only PR rhetoric to gain points and time then we may see continued terrorism and instability around the world. But if the well-meant urging is in earnest and duly heeded a wholesome world order may ensue. An English novelist once said, “Let’s conserve a livable world. Let’s contemplate existence.” It’s time to heed his advice.

Countries can benefit if Pakistan disintegrates

Many countries would greatly benefit if Pakistan disintegrates. They know it is only a matter of time. These countries may have already worked out contingency plans decades ago. They also know that Pakistanis are their own worst enemies and will lead the disintegration of Pakistan without outside help. The hungry wolves and vultures always wait to devour the dead meat. Will Pakistan continue on this path of self destruction or will all Pakistanis unselfishly work together to make Pakistan a strong 21st Century global player with a model of true democracy where every person’s vote counts, no one goes to sleep hungry and every child is given free compulsory basic education. Remember. Pakistan First.