Pak-China Friendship

One of the significant steps taken by Pakistan ever since its creation is the friendship it has nurtured with China. It is as often touted as the "all weathered" friendship that has contributed to the positive development of both countries. Pakistan has paid disproportionately for believing in the false promise of the US which has repeatedly betrayed her. US has tried to exploit the Pakistanis to its advantage by dragging Pakistan into its deceptive war on terrorism and killing them on the cheap. This has never been the path undertaken by the Chinese. It is strategically wise on Pakistan to let the Chinese operate the Gwadar port. I only hope this friendship will transform Pakistan into another China in terms of economy and social justice. Pakistan must learn from China in respect of providing affordable public housing and infrastructural development for the people who are intelligent, hardworking and highly creative. 

READ: Pak-China Relation Cemented

'ULAMA'S TO THE RESCUE

It is heartening to read about the role played by the Azhar scholars in bringing the conflicting and contesting political forces to a compromise to avoid further anarchy in Egypt. Everyone wants his own Egypt after a long denied freedom. But in realising one's dream and aspiration one needs to have patience and perseverance. No point rushing into destroying the little opportunity one has struggled by rampaging and running amok in the cities and streets. Let's hope our brothers in Egypt will listen more before they act.

The role played by the 'ulama must be appreciated and encouraged so that they will be the bastions of hope and guidance rather than they becoming the politicians themselves and tainting their reputations. I still believe that 'ulama must keep away from active politics but must actively involved in guiding the political factions to stay on the right course.

READ: 'Ulama and Political Participation