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Sorry, Palestine; we are powerless

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A recent picture I saw spoke to me. It was of a Palestinian child, martyred by Israeli brutality.

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The child asked me what was the use of Pakistan being a mighty atomic force, of the fabled wealth of Arab nations, of Iran’s revolutionary guard, of Turkey’s great history and of Muslim unity, when my life can be sniffed out this easily. The image of the child was not the only one that asked these questions. I saw pictures of women running for their lives, of innocent people left at the mercy of the cruelest force in the world. And each image seemed to beseech, what happened to your faith, your self-respect.

To each question, I felt like replying, you unarmed Palestinians are indeed better than all of us.

I fear the day we Muslims will show up before Allah, and he will ask, why did you not help these people? I fear that these victims of terror will stand beside God and ask him to question us over our silence, our failure to help. I am afraid that our Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) will be there to witness the Palestinian children accuse us of cowardice and of complicity.

Would Allah be satisfied with our reply that we had to follow global laws? That we did not have the economic might to face off with Israel? Or that we were cautious because we did not want to become a victim ourselves? Of course not. On that day, in front of our God and the Holy Prophet (PBUH) we will stand ashamed at our behavior.

So what can we actually do? Take up arms and march towards Palestine? We will be stopped, incarcerated or sent back at the very first border we will hit. The solution lies in truthfully examining the reasons that have rendered the Muslim Ummah completely useless.

We will have to acknowledge that Muslim countries have weak political structures that allow incompetent rulers to reach the pinnacle of power. We will have to admit that the division of the nation into borders and countries, which could have been our very strength, has made us selfish, helpless and even cowards. These rulers, lacking courage, are neither able to do anything themselves except issue empty statements, nor will allow their people to do anything. In fact, openly and in secret, Muslim countries are always out to scheme against one another.

Our enemy would be foolish to not attack this fragmented lot. And the enemy is anything but foolish.

It is time to put illogical religious fanaticism, empty emotional slogans and hollow condemnations to bed. Practical steps are required, ones that are based on what our religion tells us. Perhaps we need to once again revise history. How did Salahuddin conquer Jerusalem? Through the power of his belief, unity, learning through past mistakes and flawless planning. We would do well to remember that great nations are not built on emotions, but on self-accountability, planning and struggle.

If the Muslim world really does want to be free of the pain that is being inflicted on it, then it simply needs to take two steps. One, the establishment of an ideological system inside Muslim countries. Two, unity. I know this will not be easy. In fact it will be exceedingly difficult. But I see no other solution.

New life needs to be breathed into the Muslim Ummah. For that, a deep internal cleanse will have to take place before we can stand united under a flag. If we do not adopt this solution, we are condemning ourselves to a hundred more years of meaningless condemnation.

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Court reserves verdict on discharge pleas of Hassan, Hussain Nawaz

However, judge Nasir Javed Rana will be pronounced verdict today (Tuesday) at 2pm.

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Islamabad: The court has reserved verdict on the discharge pleas of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz’s (PML-N) supremo Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif’s sons Hassan and Hussain Nawaz’s three references including Avenfield, Al-Azizia mills and flagship. 

According to the details, judge Nasir Javed Rana heard the discharge pleas in the references of National Accountability Bureau (NAB). Hassan and Hussain Nawaz’s lawyers Qazi Misbah-ul-Haq and pleader Rana Muhammad Irfan appeared in the court. 

Court inquired that the report was to come on the plea of ​​acquittal. 

Deputy prosecutor NAB Azhar Maqbool replied that the decision of the Supreme Court (SC) is not an obstacle in this case yet the court can give verdict in this case.

The court asked to Azhar Maqbool that the court will record your statement.

Deputy Prosecutor NAB said that the court can record his statement and this case is not related to NAB amendments. In this case Islamabad High Court (IHC) has already decided the extent of Nawaz Sharif his daughter chief minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz and his son-in-law captain Safdar.

Azhar Maqbool added that he did not file an appeal against the acquittal of Maryam Nawaz. Hasan and Hussain Nawaz are accused of conspiracy and abetting yet the main accused in the cases of Hasan Nawaz and Hussain Nawaz have been acquitted.

However, judge Nasir Javed Rana reserved the verdict after listening to deputy prosecutor NAB Azhar Maqbool and the verdict will be pronounced today (Tuesday) at 2pm.

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Saima Farooq appointed as personal secretary of CM Punjab 

He will be dealing now all the political matters from Maryam Nawaz’s side. 

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Lahore: A lady who has been associated with Sharif trust for 13 years named Saima Farooq has been appointed as personal secretary of chief minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz. 

According to the details, Saima’s notification has been issued by the officials. There is another appointment of special assistant for Maryam Nawaz. 

However, Zeeshan Ashiq Malik has been appointed as special assistant for political matters. He will be dealing now all the political matters from Maryam Nawaz’s side. 

 

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IHC postpones plea amid Zartaj Gul’s name from ECL

Zartaj Gul's lawyer Osama Tariq appeared before the court without signing the power of attorney.

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Islamabad: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has postponed the hearing on the petition to withdraw the name of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) leader Zartaj Gul from the ECL without proceeding.

According to the details, justice Tariq Mehmood Jahangiri heard the case. Zartaj Gul's lawyer Osama Tariq appeared before the court without signing the power of attorney.

However, the court adjourned the hearing of the case without proceeding while instructing the petitioner's lawyer to sign the affidavit and complete the file.

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