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Pakistan's Project of Renewal

By ASIF ALI ZARDARI

Pakistan, a nation beset by political tragedies for generations, now faces a new test of its national character: a natural calamity unprecedented in our history. Millions have been displaced and thousands have died in floods caused by unabated rain. The monsoons are destroying villages and exposing thousands to illnesses including cholera and dysentery.

Apart from organizing immediate rescue and relief operations, our people and our government also face the challenges of rehabilitation and reconstruction.

As the floods hit the country, I faced a dilemma as head of state. I could stay in Pakistan and support the prime minister in our response to the floods, or I could continue with a scheduled visit abroad. I chose to use my travels to mobilize foreign assistance—money, supplies, food, tents, medical care, engineers, clean water and medicine—for our people. Some have criticized my decision, saying it represented aloofness, but I felt that I had to choose substance over symbolism.

As a result of my meetings with French President Nicolas Sarkozy and British Prime Minister David Cameron, the plight of Pakistan's flood victims is receiving full international attention. The British government pledged $24 million in aid. The U.S. government, with which I was in touch by telephone, has pledged $35 million in relief funds and made helicopters available for rescue efforts. The NATO coalition, at war in neighboring Afghanistan, has also offered help, as have major European nations and Japan.

My visit to Britain, an important ally in fighting terrorism, also helped defuse potential political friction over Mr. Cameron's remarks in India ostensibly criticizing past Pakistani policy on jihadist militancy. And it allowed me to reaffirm to the relatively new British government Pakistan's commitment to fighting all terrorist groups.

After a decade of suffering the political, economic and social abuses of military dictatorship, Pakistan has spent the last two years re-establishing our democratic infrastructure and rebuilding our national character and cohesiveness.

Our project of national renewal is even more difficult because we are on the front lines of the battle against international terrorism. In particular, we live with the effects of the historical errors of the 1980s that have come back to haunt the world. The use of jihad in Afghanistan as the blunt instrument to destroy the Soviet Union certainly had short-term benefits. But the decision to empower the most radical elements of the mujahideen—and then to abandon Afghanistan economically, politically and militarily after 1989—set the stage for the dreaded clash of civilizations that has plagued the world since.

Whatever horror the Western world has faced at the hands of extremists acting in the name of Islam pales in comparison to the nightmare endured by the people and government of Pakistan. Terrorists have killed more Pakistani soldiers than NATO coalition troops fighting in Afghanistan. Pakistan has lost 2,000 police in the war on terror, more than all other countries combined. And we have lost almost 6,000 civilians, twice the number who died in the World Trade Center.

We have also lost our country's greatest recent political leader—my wife, Benazir Bhutto. My wife's death was even more shocking than the United States losing a president or Britain its prime minister, because she defined our democratic consciousness in the face of dictatorship. She was a symbol of hope to tens of millions in my country—and hundreds of millions around the world—that there could be a better future ahead for our children.

As I return to Pakistan, I bring back tangible results that will help the flood victims in the short run and lay the foundations for national recovery in the long run. I might have benefitted personally from the political symbolism of being in the country at the time of natural disaster. But hungry people can't eat symbols. The situation demanded action, and I acted to mobilize the world.

Now the work must continue. I call on the generous people of the United States to rise to this occasion as they have countless times over the last two centuries. Pakistan welcomes your contributions, as individuals and by your government.
 
This guys is not sure why he was born and he wants people to believe he knew exactly why he went to France and UK and all in the greater interest of People. Phhh...


:sniper: Zardari, Almaroof Mr. 10%
 
This what I wrote to another blog. I think it is ok to post this here as well.

1) I bet had Zardari stayed back in Pakistan then there would be criticism about Zardari’s security detail and that, just to protect him, there is a lot of public expenditure. Or that Zardari’s presence was detracting from the rescue effort? Or that Zardari’s mere face would make so angry that they would be distracted from the rescue effort and lynch Zardari?
2) You bet there is nothing Zardari can do which will prevent people from hating him. His giving up on his powers via the 18th Amendment–a landmark in Pakistani history and change of immense importance–is not talked about. Or the NFC Awards–after about 19 years of delay. Or the Gilgit-Baltistan reforms. Or the relative political stability where–despite Jang Group’s methods–there are FOUR coalition govts. in the four provinces of Pakistan. Or that, starting April 2009, there is finally a national consensus against the Taliban. Or that, Baluch nationalists are a little calmer since the Baluchistan package by the new parliament.
3) Zardari is now a figure-head after the passage of 18th Amendment. PM Gilani has all the powers and he and other ministers–to varying degrees–are involved in flood relief. Zardari was able to secure $24 million after meeting UK PM Cameroun for flood relief. Was that such a bad thing? Or was that any worse than an ineffective Zardari wading in waist-deep waters of the flood just for some ‘photo ops’ and PR display? Was Zardari’s presence really going to inspire people for a massive rescue effort?

I see hypocrisy, opportunism, and blind hatred all over Pakistan’s media and blogspace against Zardari. What these people have achieved is not to make Zardari’s own image any worse–if that was possible–but to have distracted from the great calamity afflicting Pakistan. Imagine the usefulness of mental resources and vigor wasted here if that were directed to raise awareness about the flood victims, about the need for better water management, and about raising funds.

Good job!!
 
You guys sure its written by him? :lol:

He says he has a graduation degree. Just forget which college it was. There is no need to dispute this is written by him. Only he can write and justify stupidity. :lol:
 
What an idiot to leave the boat and go jump to Camron's arms :tdown:

As for his aid from France ? what 300,000 dollars was the aid ??
 
This what I wrote to another blog. I think it is ok to post this here as well.

1) I bet had Zardari stayed back in Pakistan then there would be criticism about Zardari’s security detail and that, just to protect him, there is a lot of public expenditure. Or that Zardari’s presence was detracting from the rescue effort? Or that Zardari’s mere face would make so angry that they would be distracted from the rescue effort and lynch Zardari?
2) You bet there is nothing Zardari can do which will prevent people from hating him. His giving up on his powers via the 18th Amendment–a landmark in Pakistani history and change of immense importance–is not talked about. Or the NFC Awards–after about 19 years of delay. Or the Gilgit-Baltistan reforms. Or the relative political stability where–despite Jang Group’s methods–there are FOUR coalition govts. in the four provinces of Pakistan. Or that, starting April 2009, there is finally a national consensus against the Taliban. Or that, Baluch nationalists are a little calmer since the Baluchistan package by the new parliament.
3) Zardari is now a figure-head after the passage of 18th Amendment. PM Gilani has all the powers and he and other ministers–to varying degrees–are involved in flood relief. Zardari was able to secure $24 million after meeting UK PM Cameroun for flood relief. Was that such a bad thing? Or was that any worse than an ineffective Zardari wading in waist-deep waters of the flood just for some ‘photo ops’ and PR display? Was Zardari’s presence really going to inspire people for a massive rescue effort?

I see hypocrisy, opportunism, and blind hatred all over Pakistan’s media and blogspace against Zardari. What these people have achieved is not to make Zardari’s own image any worse–if that was possible–but to have distracted from the great calamity afflicting Pakistan. Imagine the usefulness of mental resources and vigor wasted here if that were directed to raise awareness about the flood victims, about the need for better water management, and about raising funds.

Good job!!

Wow...an argument worth reading :tup:

I am guilty of severely disliking Zardari, even the mention of his name or the sight of his face. But I agree that the majority of the hatred towards him is misguided. If only people knew about the other crooks too.
 
For those who is ignoring it, or keeping a blind eye. The majority of donation for any Human nature disaster came from western countries. Even most of the Phalistine aid, 80% of total is coming from Europe. So instead of just posting comments for western countries we should see our self what contribution we have to make our country self served, in case of Knowledge, money, Educational, Humanitarian, etc.

God helped Pakistan and his people and will help us again to build our country again but we as a Nation, as citizen of Pakistan and as a human to do our part.
 
How can u believe someone who is known to break promises ... Zardari is a certified liar ... any Zardari lover should atleast answer about 'Roti , kapra aur makan ' thing ... I bet Zardari now will say it was BB who said it not me ... true to his nature
 
Whatever Zardari says is a crap, no one believes in him, even his own people
 
this reminds me of Abraham Lincoln's quote ' u can fool(fake will ) some of the people some of the time and some of the people all of the time(by declaring BB a saint and a holy figure, making loud slogans of jiyae Bhutto) but u cannot fool all of the people all of the time .
 

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