Time to Bring Presidential System in Pakistan - Gen (r) Tariq Khan

[FuturePAF]

My idea is for single party system, as is in China. All of these so called political leaders, who fail to comply with the new system, shall be thrown into concentration camps.

That would be counterproductive for the reasons the General laid out.

 

[Maula Jatt]

My idea is for single party system, as is in China. All of these so called political leaders, who fail to comply with the new system, shall be thrown into concentration camps.

No- unless you want Yugoslavia like end

 

[Falconless]

Launch a natural literacy and education program, in 30 years you’ll have competent leaders.

 

[SIPRA]

That would be counterproductive for the reasons the General laid out.

I don't agree with the General. His propositions are half baked. He is proposing some sort of middle path, which wouldn't yield the results, he is expecting.

No- unless you want Yugoslavia like end
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In any caśe, we are heading towards that end.

 

[OldenWisdom...قول بزرگ]

All politics being local...
The most important person one chooses as their leader or representative is the most immediate to them... A local.
Local bodies must be the one of most critical value in the chain only ascending with the consensus among the chosen.
One whom people know and vouch for...
Which is why powers must be relegated to that level.
Only the few defined powers be left for the top office ... where a leader of concensus be brought about at the third echelon.
The special interest cliques(political parties) only represent certain causes, if that... only thing they must show is that, they care!

Once your best represents you locally, your top is confirmed to be of someone representing the best of that society, nation.

About time!

 

[FuturePAF]

All politics being local...
The most important person one chooses as their leader or representative is the most immediate to them... A local.
Local bodies must be the one of most critical value in the chain only ascending with the consensus among the chosen.
One whom people know and vouch for...
Which is why powers must be relegated to that level.
Only the few defined powers be left for the top office ... where a leader of concensus be brought about at the third echelon.
The special interest cliques only represent certain causes, if that... only thing they mus show is that, they care!

Once your best represents you locally, your top is confirmed to be of someone representing the best of that society, nation.

About time!

Local leadership is key, but one that upholds the national interests as well as the interests of their locale. Building from the bottom up, and educating the people in literacy and civics as one carries out their specific duties should build trust and challenge those elected that aren’t doing their jobs.

Also, gradual changes are the kind that last, once an overall framework is established, its a human scale people can get use to year after year, decade after decade. Even China, under Deng Xioping made gradual chances in economics, for example, by “feeling the stepping stones when crossing the stream”.

 

[AZ1]

Interesting !!!

When you look at Sindh Province....1 party is ruling for straight 13 years....Can you believe this? that too without any performance?

what happen to your tracking thread of murtaza wahab

 

[alee92nawaz]

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NSC and a presidential system in Pakistan?

Lt Gen Tariq Khan (R)
December 05, 2021


In the years preceding 9/11, Pakistan witnessed two thousand sectarian killings. Religion has now become a part of politics. The sitting government of the time could not find it within itself to say a few words of prayer for the departed soul of their own Governor, Salman Taseer when he was killed by his own guard. Governments were forced to review foreign policy as well as administrative policies in keeping with the maulvis’ views. This has resulted in the ridiculous spectacle of a Mullah Aziz of the Burqa fame to openly challenge the writ of the government in the heart of the capital even today or the disgusting sight of Mullah Khadim Rizvi, sitting in his wheelchair, abusing everyone in the government publicly.


If national security must address these issues it must first examine the very ethos of the state and bring back those values that the Quaid had stipulated in his first speech as well as his vision of unity, faith and discipline. No political agenda should ever be allowed to change these principles and it must be mandatory for a political manifesto to define how best it can enhance, support and develop those defined principles first and foremost. No other course can ever serve this country better and if we follow this path, reforms are recommended, which need to be put in to place with the highest priority: Judicial reforms are needed to provide a homegrown judicial system compatible with international law, to ensure equality for all and for no one to be treated as a lesser human being by profession, belief, caste, creed or birthright. De-politicisation of the Police is also needed—to make this institution independent of politicians.






It is also important to modify or rewrite the constitution. It must be remembered that this is a document provided by the ‘people’ to the legislators to ensure that they understand the limits of their power and remain confined within stipulated parameters. Human rights and individual freedom, liberty and security to life and property must be the basis of the constitution. In Pakistan, democracy has quickly become the tyranny of the majority and the constitution must address this matter. Proportional representation must be included based on ethnicity, profession and social order. Religion must be separated from state business. It should be an individual choice and not a communal business. Maulvis have to be put out of business of politics. They should be allowed to function only after being licensed and with strict code of conduct and stipulated regulations. For provinces, Pakistan must either consider the United States of Pakistan with total autonomy to the provinces or the provinces should be further divided to create about twenty or twenty-five provinces. Provincial separatist movements that keep threatening national cohesion can be addressed by creating more provinces. The people that have robbed this country must be held accountable. No plea bargains to be allowed. Closure must be brought to these matters as quickly as possible. The government has no business participating in the corporate sector and must divest all its businesses. The government must make policy and not run businesses. The power distribution system is a good illustration, the government cannot control theft, corruption and mismanagement. If handed over to the private sector and competition is encouraged, the matter of power distribution would easily be resolved.






The question that now comes up is how can these reforms should be done. The road to hell is paved with good intentions and so intent will never be enough. The current leadership, even by any conservative measure, falls under one of the three categories: corrupt, obligated or compromised and having secured their position by deceiving the people, are now free to pursue their individual agendas. Thus there is no hope that any political party can bring about these reforms no matter what good intentions they may have. Any attempt by the army or the judiciary or a combination of both would be perceived as interference in the political order and a disruption of this so-called democracy. The theme would be exploited by the international community to impose sanctions and embargoes so as to force Pakistan into some sort of pliant posture within the frame of international political order. Taking a political initiative to right the wrong in governance as it stands today by any leader who may be in a position to deliver and has the capacity or capability to do so is a very difficult decision. Yet it is like stating the obvious; the writing is on the wall and everyone knows what this country needs. It needs someone with a stout heart, who is determined to put the country on the right track. The reluctance by the individual leader always stems from a lack of confidence in one’s own capabilities and lack of clarity related to the end state. The individual feels he is alone and is frightened of the consequences if matters go wrong. These fears are easily addressed by not going out of the ambit of the current constitution and putting together a good team—an honest team of brave people, not pliant yes men. So to conclude, In Pakistan, the immediate need is the dissolution of the parliaments at the request of the Prime Minister while the National Security Council (NSC) takes on a supra-constitutional role. The Chief Justice and the leader of the opposition must be made part of it while the service chiefs are already members of the council. The NSC should then dispense governance, do the reforms through a presidential form of government with the current PM as the President. There can be no serious objection to this process and the country would benefit in leaps and bounds by circumventing the spoilers. Somewhere, along the line, at an appropriate time in a transparent manner, a referendum should be held to secure the people’s decision to switch to a presidential system with qualified technical expertise in the cabinet to assist the President to govern the country through selected Governors.






This article was first published in


Reporter’s Diary, and excerpts have been reproduced here with permission.

I think it's about time that his ex peers and the retired brigade like him stay off the political matters of the country.

 

[Peaceful Civilian]

Secular Pakistan is the only way to move forward. Even animal don't do these types of things what is happening here. A poison of hate which our Mullahs/Molvis has spread, humanity is reached as such low level today.
And we don't need religious dictator like zia ul haq . We need Ataturk Kemal !

 

[imadul]

Interesting !!!

When you look at Sindh Province....1 party is ruling for straight 13 years....Can you believe this? that too without any performance?

You got to be evil and wicked of the worst kind to be successful in Pakistan.
PPP is both plus racist and blackmailer.

 

[Arsalan345]

Hahahaha. are bhai is system me mulk nahy chala to presidential me khaak chalega? I want martial law. I want full violence. Enough is enough. I want to see lakes of blood. Pakistan can be fixed only through punishments. Nobody can change this country because constitution supports corrupt.

 

[SQ8]

You can bring a sultan with harem system and NOTHING will change. The issue is with the Pakistani people and not the system. The seed genetics(culture) are rotten so it wouldn’t matter how you grow it.

 

[Pak Nationalist]

Hahahaha. are bhai is system me mulk nahy chala to presidential me khaak chalega? I want martial law. I want full violence. Enough is enough. I want to see lakes of blood. Pakistan can be fixed only through punishments. Nobody can change this country because constitution supports corrupt.

Sit down, Bashir.

You can bring a sultan with harem system and NOTHING will change. The issue is with the Pakistani people and not the system. The seed genetics(culture) are rotten so it wouldn’t matter how you grow it.

People can be fixed. It is just that nobody has tried to fix them. Fixing needs investment, taking on some risks, as well.

 

[Hakikat ve Hikmet]

Looks like the Pak Deep State has made up its mind! So, two thirds of majority for IK next time! Pak will follow the Turkish model....

Democracy is to be preserved, not to be practiced - a monologue from a boomer captain in the movie "The Crimson Tide"

 

[PakLeader]

We had Presidential system for a large time from 1958 until 2012 ..

He is talking about a directly elected Presidential system. That has never existed in Pakistan. The Presidential system under General Ayub was an indirectly system and designed more to keep him in power than anything else. Regardless, Pakistan progressed more under his flawed Presidential system than the completey failed parliamentary system that we have today.