Incompetent Leaders of Pakistan.

The terrorist attacks on Mumbai compelled me to ponder over the characteristic traits of Pakistani leaders, and their way of governance. I tend to believe that its leaders, right from the birth of that nation, be they from Army, Civilian or from any other community were timid, dogmatic and lacked in vision. For much of its duration, it was in the grip of Army personnel, who were dictatorial and not democratic in thinking and governance. They seem to have brought up that country into believing that India is not to be trusted, and that it has snatched Kashmir from them and this is the bone of contention between the two countries, they harped always and made their countrymen believe.

On this perception, the Army ruled that country and turned it into a rogue nation. Through their intelligence wing, they nurtured militants and trained many of its innocent youths into jihadi elements who grew to become terrorists. This they did through religious institutions run by religious fanatics. They carried several terrorist attacks on India, and repeatedly denied their involvement despite furnishing evidence by India. Their ideology appears to tread the path of war histrionics than peaceful co-existence with a neighboring country. Terrorism is a global monster and Pakistan has also been its victim.

And this is the country which America consistently considered to be its ally in combating terrorism. And this is the country which misappropriated the Billions of dollars of American aid. And America continues to rely on it to pursue its own agenda.

After much upheavals internally, Pakistan chose the Democratic form of governance ending Army rule of General Musharraf. That is what the world was made to believe. In reality, the Army and the terror outfits continue to call the shots.

In many respects the culture of India and Pakistan is similar. The majority of its public is peace loving and desire friendly relations with India. This is more so after watching India develop into an emerging economic power. Its public also felt that its rulers have denied them the democratic freedom.

India and Pakistan together have initiated and continued bilateral talks for close to six decades. Yet, tension remains between the two countries. More often than not, leaders of Pakistan carried their militant activities alongside their diplomatic talks, which are nothing short of double-speak.

After the recent carnage in Mumbai, and on pressure from India and the USA, the UN Security council have banned an outfit and added some names-religious fanatics- to the list of Terrorists.

Does it suffice?

NO. This is all a cosmetic exercise. Such decision has precedence, and the terrorism continues right under the nose of international community.

What do you call these Pakistani Leaders? Recalcitrant; Spineless; Incorrigible, ruthless or inhuman?

Waging a war on this country is NOT a solution. But ostracising this country and its Leaders, whom I call MMD- Men of Mass Destruction- from participating in all international diplomatic meetings, and imposing economic sanctions may pave a way for solution to tackle terrorism globally.

Could it happen?

I am doubtful for the simple reason that all the Countries- super powers and the emerging powers- have their own selfish agenda to pursue in this global rat race. As such, their reactions and comments are nothing but lip sympathy and shedding of crocodile tears.

My views are not out of despair but out of assessing the political scenario that exists around us.

There is dearth of leaders in each country who can be called statesman. It is the same scenario in each sector of a country’s economy.

Why so?

I ascribe it to fall in human values, and absence of sagacious mind. In the corporate sector, it is greed for money, and more money; and in politics it is greed for power.

If the people of Pakistan and their media with the help of International community exert pressure on their own leaders, we could expect to curb terrorism. If more women of Pakistan take up an active role in the governance of their country we could expect development and peace to prevail there.

For the present, their leaders have, beyond doubt, proved themselves to be incompetent.