Pakistan
Whispers, rumors and rulers' narrative!
The change of top command in Pakistan's most important intelligence agency was generally considered normal, but then those with access to the ruling circles started whispering differences and stopped the notification of the appointment of the new DG.
These whispers emerged as rumors on social media. The market for rumors on social media continued to heat up, with some key government ministers allegedly trying to "firefight". Disagreements over a minor issue eventually escalated into a week that the government spokesman had to admit.
The appointments and transfers were announced on October 6, the rumors continued for four days. On October 10, the Prime Minister addressed the main function of Ashra Rehmatul Lil Alemeen (SAW) and one of his sentences was considered the big news of the day. The Prime Minister said in the history of the world, there has hardly been a general greater than Hazrat Khalid bin Waleed (RA). He had never lost a war. Even then Hazrat Umar (RA) asked Hazrat Khalid to quit command for another. What was the context of his sentence? No one felt the need to consider it, but its meanings began to be taken in the context of rumors circulating on social media. Estimates began to be made.
After two days of silence, Federal Minister for Information Fawad Chaudhry had to come in front of the cameras and talk about these rumors. He told the media in detail that the Prime Minister and the Army chief had a long meeting, the Prime Minister and the Army Chief have close ties, the Prime Minister's Office will never take any step that would tarnish the honor of the Army or the Commander-in-Chief and Nor will the military take a step that would tarnish the image of the prime minister or the civilian setup. Legal procedure will be followed for the appointment of new DG ISI, all constitutional and legal requirements for the appointment of new DG ISI will be met.
After this statement of Fawad Chaudhry, many more explanatory statements came from various personalities, then the journalists who were also in close contact with the Prime Minister's House were fed tickers in the name of sources that the Prime Minister while talking to the cabinet members said, "The appointment of DG ISI is my prerogative. The situation in Afghanistan demands that no change be made in this post for another six months. If the army has honor, then the Prime Minister's House too. The impresison that I am a puppet PM is wrong. The PM decides the name from the list of three names."
At the same time, the Prime Minister's favorite phrase was added to the un-fed tickers that "if I am not nervous, you should not be nervous either". The emphasis was on cabinet members. Maybe no one knows what was behind it.
Although the tickers fed from the Prime Minister's House were designed to defuse the situation, these tickers don't seem to benefit the government, but rather the advisers have created a state of confrontation. As far as the press briefing of the Information Minister is concerned, he also took the same stance as that expressed by the PMBAT reporters, the only difference being that the attitude of the Information Minister and the choice of words was careful. He spoke in muffled words.
The change of government is actually a tragedy, which it is now facing. From day one, this government tried to give the impression that the relationship between the top military leadership and the government was warm and the position was the same on every issue, for which the word "one page" was used repeatedly. In the current situation, those who have filed a "one-page" writ are unable to tell the nation that if the hell broke loose over the usual transfer of a post. The manner in which the issue is being handled isn't a good omen.
One page impressors successfully run their agenda for three years. The wreckage of their every incompetence and bad governance kept falling on one page. The opposition was also in control because of one page. One page hid every weakness. Now the secret of not having a page is open, so panic is spreading. In the same panic, the PTI supporters discussed the point of civil superiority. Even those who raise this point are not well-wishers of the government. What will be the result of this shake-up? The answer lies in our political history.
Most importantly, this disagreement is by no means a question of civil superiority. The stubbornness to maintain the personality of one's choice in any position cannot be termed as civil superiority. Those who give such an impression deliberately or unknowingly pave the way for institutional conflict.
The fact that the "one-page" writ petitioners have perpetuated the impression of national institution's involvement in important decisions for their own political interests is not a formal and explicit attempt by the military to refute this impression outright. The impression was made and the impression was gaining momentum. Now if someone tried to make unnecessary noise of the civil superintendent, then the silence may not be maintained and the position of the other side will also come to the fore and the noise of the civil superior may say Don't stay It is better to be careful.
Civil supremacy is in fact an ideology and principle that has taken root in the world with the concept of democracy. First of all, we have to focus on promoting real democracy in the country. Real democracy is the civil supremacy. It isn't possible to use the slogans of "one page" when support is needed to form and run a government, and when it comes to likes and dislikes, it is civil. The upper hand should be made a crutch. All the requirements of true democracy must be met.
Due to this disagreement, the role of any key player is not immediately in jeopardy, but once the impression of "one page" disappears, opposition parties and social elements opposed to government measures will surely be encouraged. Even those cornered within the ruling coalition will be free to decide according to the new situation as those who have completed three years despite continuous bad governance have lost an important support.
Now the chances of an anti-government movement will increase, and sit-in politicians may face new sit-ins. This means that if precautions are not taken, the situation can take any turn. The exsisting state of affairs can take any turn. Under these circumstances, if the PTI had to be ousted from power, the party's narrative will be that of a "political martyr"?
Sports
Porto coach accuses Arteta of insulting his family
Porto coach Sergio Conceicao accused Mikel Arteta of insulting his family during Arsenal's shootout win over the Portuguese side that booked their place in the Champions League quarterfinals for the first time since 2010.
Asked to elaborate on what had happened, Conceicao said through a UEFA interpreter: " During the game, he turned to the bench and in Spanish -- it must be a Spanish coach thing because the same thing with (Pep) Guardiola -- he insulted my family.
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"I told him that the person he insulted is no longer with us. Let him worry about training his team, which has more than enough quality to play a lot better."
Sources at Arsenal have told ESPN that Arteta strongly denied the accusation.
Arsenal edged the fiery contest 4-2 on penalties after Leandro Trossard's 41st-minute strike levelled the round-of-16 tie at 1-1 on aggregate and forced extra time.
Wendell and Galeno had their spot kicks saved by David Raya to spark jubilant scenes at full time, but the two managers, who had been booked in separate incidents during the game, clashed again at the final whistle.
After the match, though, Arsenal and Arteta were keen to focus on a historic night when they finally ended a run of seven consecutive defeats at this stage of the competition.
"For [the team] to do it when the club hasn't managed to do it for 14 years, I tell you it will be a boost," said Arteta. "The margins are so small. You find a way to do it again. I see how much they want it, how much they try and they are able to sacrifice anything to win. When you play like this at the end good things are going to come your way.
"Now I'm going to sit at home, I'm going to look at the other teams we have to play and start another big mountain to climb."
This wasn't the first time Conceicao had taken issue with his opposite number in the Champions League. He accused then-Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel of insulting him when the Blues knocked Porto out at the quarterfinal stage in April 2021.
Conceicao also made a similar claim about Man City boss Guardiola following a group stage game at Etihad Stadium in October 2020.
"I've got a lot to learn from Pep Guardiola, in the way he pressures referees, talks to opposition players and the opposition dugout," the Porto coach said at the time. "He's a fantastic example. I have to learn this. We were angels compared to the other dugout. He spoke about our country using ugly words. Guardiola's attitude was extremely unpleasant."
Arsenal join Real Madrid, Manchester City, Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain in the pot for Friday's quarterfinal draw, with the winners of the remaining two last-16 games -- Borussia Dortmund hosting PSV Eindhoven and Internazionale away to Atletico Madrid -- rounding out the final eight teams.
Pakistan
Nawaz Sharif’s sons Hassan, Hussain set free in NAB references
Hassan Nawaz and Hussain Nawaz had approached the court seeking acquittal in Flaghship, Al-Azizia and Avenfied references.
Islamabad: An accountability court on Tuesday acquitted Hassan Nawaz and Hussain Nawaz , the sons of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Suremo and former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, in Flagship, Al-Azizia and Avenfield references.
Accountability Court Judge Nasir Javed Rana announced the verdict reserved earlier on the pleas moved by Hassan Nawaz and Hussain Nawaz against three NAB references.
As the hearing commenced, Advocate Qazi Misbah-ul-Hassan and Rana Muhammad Irfan, the pleader of the Nawaz Sharif’sons, appeared before the court.
The court asked about a report that was to be submitted in the NAB references.
On it, NAB Deputy Prosecutor Azhar Maqbool told the court that the Supreme Court verdict is not a hurdle; accountability court can make a decision on this case.
The court while addressing NAB Deputy Prosecutor Azhar Maqbool observed that they would record his statement. On it, Prosecutor Maqbool submitted that the court could record his statement.
“In this case, Islamabad High Court had already decided the cases involving Nawaz Sharif, Maryam Nawaz and Captain Safdar,” said the prosecutor.
Azhar Maqbool argued that they did not file an appeal against acquittal of Maryam Nawaz while Hasan Nawaz and Hussain Nawaz were accused of conspiracy, aiding and abetting.
He told the court that the main suspects in the cases of Hasan Nawaz and Hussain Nawaz were set free.
Regional
Ishaq Dar papers approved for senate elections
It should be noted that the senate elections will be held on April 2.
Islamabad: Former finance minister Ishaq Dar’s nomination papers has been approved on the seat of technocrat for senate elections.
According to the details, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz’s (PML-N) leader Azam Nazir Tarar was talking to media outside the election commission office.
Azam stated that returning officer (RO) has approved Ishaq Dar’s nomination papers. No objection has been imposed on Ishaq Dar’s nomination papers.
It should be noted that the senate elections will be held on April 2.
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