Monday, September 03, 2007

The General and his Uniformed ‘Traitor’


Your Blogger just came across this piece in today’s edition of the Canadian newspaper The Globe and Mail and thought it well worth sharing with his readers.

If anyone of you knows who the ‘traitor’ is, do kindly share the information with the rest of us.
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THE GENERAL'S DILEMMA: CIVILIAN DRESS OR CIVIL UNREST
By Graeme Smith
Globe and Mail, September 3, 2007


ISLAMABAD — It was only a whisper, but it was enough to put Pakistan's military ruler in a dangerously foul mood. At a recent dinner party, one of President Pervez Musharraf's senior officers leaned in close to him and muttered a few words. The general, who took control of Pakistan in a 1999 coup, has been hearing similar things for months, murmured in private or chanted in the streets: "Give up your command."

This single idea, the hope for a return to civilian leadership, has caught Pakistanis' imagination at the start of what promises to be a tumultuous election season.

Gen. Musharraf's reaction to the quiet aside from his trusted officer, however, shows how passionately he intends to defend his dual role as President and army chief, and helps to explain why observers are predicting turmoil in the coming months.

"Gentlemen," Gen. Musharraf said, raising his voice and hushing the room, according to a guest, "We have a traitor among us."

He grabbed the sleeve of the officer who had spoken to him and hoisted his arm up like a victorious boxer, identifying him to the gathering of military commanders.

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21 comments:

Ahsan said...

man, WE rely on YOU for this type of information, not the other way around. maybe the friday times will have something on it next week in its such gup section.

Anonymous said...

Sorry onlooker, can't help to name the officer but can guess the wordings,
" Chacha wardi landa kune nain"

A Different Drum said...

Ahsan,

When it comes to individual Khakis, I must confess my knowledge is thankfully limited.

If and when I am able to discover the officer's name, I will make sure to post it here.

Anonymous said...

I would prefer system and discipline over heroes, villains or 'saviors'.
If we do not learn fast we are bound to collapse like Sher Shah bridge.

Anonymous said...

you can find the traitor in this link: http://stalewine.blogspot.com

Anonymous said...

A traitor or a patriot
We see the world through our glasses .It is clear that Musharraf and his pal America have strange glasses .

Anonymous said...

One day our beloved president Mushi was traveling by his car for his
campaign to a village. Suddenly a puppy came before the car. The
driver couldn't hit the brake at the right time and unfortunately the baby dog was killed in the accident.

At the sight Mushi was deeply moved and felt very upset. He called the driver and said,"Jiska ye kutta hai mein usko compensation dena chahta hoon. Usko dhund ke lao".

At his words the driver went to the nearest village and came back after some time with a fine new suit on his body, garlands and Mala around his neck and lots of money in his hands!!!

Mushi was surprised. He asked,"Mein ne tumko kaha tha ke uss aadmi ko laiye aao, aur tum aise wapas aaye ho! Baat kya hai?"

At this the driver replied " I told them about the incident. Hearing it they were rejoiced, gave new suit and garlands on me, then danced for some time and gave this money."

Mushi then asked him "Tum ne unko exactly kya bola tha?"

The driver replied: "*Main bola, mein General Pervez Musharraf ka
driver hoon, maine kuttay ke bachhe ko mar dala hai.........."

Anonymous said...

The minnow who claims to be the Hawk at home has so far taken dictations from Richard Armitage, Condi Rice and most recently Richard Boucher. And he has the audacity to involve Saudis and Lebanese (who have legitimacy issues at home) in our internal affairs. That day is not too far away when East Timor would be meddling in our affairs.

imkhalil

So much for sab say pehlay Pakistan.

Samar Abbas Kazmi said...

Onlooker,

I am a fan, I must say, of the Generals. Please visit my blog
http://sakazmi.blogspot.com/ for a few good reasons.

Look forward to your comments,

Anonymous said...

If you are young go to a good psychiatrist or forget about being a gone case.
Regards,
Freedoctor

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