Effects of Intervention
Without Conspiracy
A hot debate since March 2022, is going on in all circles of Pakistan on Conspiracy and Intervention. It all started after the then Prime Minister Imran Khan informed nation in a grand public gathering about a Foreign Official Document.
Pakistan’s military establishment later not only confirmed the
existence of foreign threatening Document and also admitted Intervention in
country but without any sort of conspiracy. The nation is still puzzled and
eager to know that how Intervention was made possible without Conspiracy.
Whole story starts when opposition parties tried various ways to
weaken, defame and detract Imran Khan during his tenure. All the different
plans failed due to mis trust and lack of consensus among them.
Just some weeks
before No Confidence motion, Shebaz Sharif on behalf of PDM came forward with
proposal of a national government. He
was of the view that only a team comprising of all parties having
representation in National Assembly could find solution to country’s economic
and foreign affair problems but with minus 1 formula. It meant PTI in new set
up without Imran Khan.
They had been
encouraged by the behavior of some PTI members sitting in Tareen & Aleem
groups and by the reports of some senior likeminded media persons. They had spread
the feeling that Imran Khan had lost popularity due to inflation and majority
of MNAs were worried about their future. Despite many efforts Shah Mahmood
Quraishi refused to betray his leader and except few all-other members stood
behind Khan.
Since CIA was in planning of removal of Imran Khan so Plan B was
chalked out. A series of meetings was held by American officials with Pakistani
politicians in Islamabad and UK. Specific signals were sent to Pak
establishment. Then all happened which is not allowed in any developed
democratic system. We all saw that on National media and social media but
responsible institutions remained unaware. Former Prime Minister Imran Khan
raised issue of foreign document with Security institutions a number of times
but failed to get proper attention If it is still not conspiracy then what we
would name it.
Pakistani nation sat till late in night before national media to
see removal of a bold, honest and strong nerved elected Prime Minister. They
saw him fighting till end against mafias and corrupt system. History of Iranian
PM Mohammad Mossadegh had been repeated.
People could not recall any challenge to national security and
territorial integrity of Pakistan. They had seen Khan trying to make Pakistan,
a sovereign modern welfare state and standing in front on many critical
moments. His services for Islam were
being applauded by Muslim ummah all over the world.
Those were very sad moments when they saw the entire midnight Jackal operation
including opening of Islamabad High court in anticipation of “possible sacking
of army chief” as later narrated by establishment. The nation also witnessed Supreme court
judges rushing to court for arrest orders under expected contempt court charges. They also could
not believe themselves on knowing that prisoner vans were made alert in courts.
People wondered about the person in command of whole system at that time.
Then around midnight Imran Khan became the 1st PM of
Pakistan to be ousted on No Confidence motion under the umbrella of
establishment. Was it not conspiracy? He walked out with elegance holding a
simple note book in hand. He had ensured and managed to expose whole corrupt
system after facing a long blame game,
controversial stories and character assassination on media. He left many
questions behind to answer for times to come.
Nation was further stunned the way the old terrible class of politicians, disreputable,
corrupt, criminals, looters and plunderers were once again allowed to hijack
the entire country. Crooks of Dawn leak and actors of Memo gate scandal and
corroborators in 400 drone attacks on Pakistan were welcomed. They were once
again honored to have their own favorite corrupt functionaries to play, destroy
and weaken the country as per the instructions & wishes of their foreign
masters.
It was astonishing for international media to see Shahbaz and Hamza
Sharif both on bail and involved in billions of rupees of embezzlement and
money laundering on key positions. Majority of politicians having criminal,
money laundering and drug trafficking charges and on bail took oath as federal
ministers and advisors. It was all acceptable to our establishment. Nation kept
on asking “Why?”
The reaction of nation surprised many. Pakistanis both in and
abroad came out very next day keeping aside Ramadan to show their solidarity
with Imran Khan and their anger on role of establishment.
It was also very strange for many high rank officers to see Pakistani
nation getting united on roads as well as on social media. Such a loud, long
and harsh voice from low, elite as well as salaried class was neither expected
by top rank Generals, judiciary nor by the script writer.
Thoughts and general perception of people about role of Pak Army
changed within hours of operation. Even staunch supporters of Pak Army now
blame top Generals for their
involvement in dirty political arena, for their support of corrupt system and
be main players of conspiracy. People from all walks of life are showing their
displeasure on the way Khan was dethroned. It is being discussed that the
hurried operation at night was done only to meet dead line of foreign masters
and local institutions made it all happen.
They strongly believe that our Judiciary is not free of influence
of another important pillar of establishment.
People are now questioning the motives; role of different offices
and possible back-room deals cut to throw out Imran Khan.
Some points and questions that keep on disturbing me are;
Why our Courts and Election Commission kept quiet when members of
PTI were confined to Sindh house and Marriot hotel?
Why SC delayed decision on
President’s reference? Why agencies did not inform the then PM about transfer
of money bags to Islamabad? Why Establishment decided to be Neutral when
foreign document had come in their notice? Why they did not stand behind PM after
admission of ‘Intervention’ in National Security Council? Why ‘Intervention’
not taken as security risk? *Why appropriate measures were not taken to stop
Intervention? * Is Constitution superior to Territorial Security and National
Integrity of Pakistan? * Why establishment forced PM to change Punjab chief
Minister and appoint someone of their choice? *If IK was to be replaced then
why could not, they find some honest person? *Have economic conditions of
Country improved with regime change? *Why was establishment concerned about PTI
members whom IK was not giving proper time? * Why SC did not take up matter of
Intervention in Country despite President’s letter? *Is there any logic in
ousting Imran Khan in presence of following economic figures noted at the time
of Nawaz and Khan led government exit.
The sentiments and feelings of masses have drastically changed
because the operation was not only un timely, ill planned, badly executed but
also exposed all institutions and created chaos in country. The selection of
new team unveiled all intentions.
The word “Neutral “is being widely discussed and will
perhaps be remembered for long time in our history. Sooner or later
establishment will realize that how fast
reputation of institutions suffered because of Neutral policy.
Famous saying of John Kennedy comes in mind which he attributed to
Dante was "the hottest places in hell are reserved for those who in time
of moral crisis, preserve their neutrality”.
Masses are now deeply convinced that some personalities holding key
posts ganged up just to throw out Imran Khan keeping aside country’s integrity.
This perception is getting so much ingrained in minds that any clarification
from institutions or propaganda against Imran Khan is making adverse effect.
Our institutions namely Armed forces had built and earned good reputation over the years. Love and
Romance of Pakistanis for their Armed officers is not hidden from anyone. This
place in hearts of people was not earned by spending money or by force but was
gained because of their sacrifices.
The nation lauds and still stands behind Pak Army but at same time
has come out to condemn some actions of high ranked officers. It was old desire
of our enemies to degrade our Armed forces but it seems that some present
Generals either failed to read their hidden agenda or God forbid got
compromised.
Time has come when our institutions should stop for a while, accept
their mistake and avoid any further blunder. They should read minds of masses and role of Imran Khan
in converting different groups of people in a nation.
The last weeks after the intervention with so called without
“conspiracy” have been a test of nerves for Imran Khan. He in these all tense,
hard and unfavorable conditions have
played in politics just like he was seen in cricket grounds. He was graded as
top captains and now he has rose above than a simple politician. He still
believes in creating high pressure and keeping others guessing. The words
written by Gen Salauddin Tirmazi for Imran Khan are worth reading.
“It no longer matters what we think of him. It is not important
anymore whether we regard him as corrupt or innocent, view him as efficient or
incapable, place him on a high moral pedestal or at par with his opponents.
What many of us do not realize is that his fall was orchestrated, his rise was
ordained. His ouster was managed by a few, his comeback is destined by the
majority. His fall from grace may have been planned by humans, his rise to
glory is destined by divinity. He has already reached a place where our
opinions carry no weight since now, only Allah's decision matters”.
