Update @ 1648: APDM Boycotts Elections – sans JUI

APDM in full unity has resolved to boycott this sham elections. On a number of grounds of which was the restoration of judiciary to the pre Nov 3rd status was very much highlighted. The insistence of boycotting the elections was strongly tabled by Imran Khan as he felt that the opposition should boycott to expose the sham elections. I am told that JUI (Jamiat-e-Ulema-e-Islam) did not attend the meeting and hence it could be speculated that they will contest the elections.

I believe this decision should be applauded as the spam election would only go to approve the circus created by Musharraf and his reeling and dealing with Benazir Bhutto and the crooks all combined into one. Musharraf announced the elections as if to challenge the opposition to fall for this trap and in effect validate his attempt to present the world with an electoral process.

I hail this decision as it can indeed be the start of a struggle to resist the rule by Musharraf, a larger combined opposition sitting outside will maintain an ongoing pressure on the bureaucracy even if they go through this sham elections.

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3 responses to “Update @ 1648: APDM Boycotts Elections – sans JUI”

  1. Syed Avatar
    Syed

    24/11/07: The Bomb explosions in Rwp were the main incentive for the Ashaar of this nazam today morning

    Soch pay Pehra, Pabandi Hai
    Aisa Hoa Hai Pakistan
    Qaid Aa Kay Dekh Zara too
    Kaisa Huwa Hai Pakistan

    Munsif Band, Iblagh Pay Qadghan
    Band Zuban, Izhar Pay Qadghan
    Hairani Say Log Yeh Poochain
    Kaisa Huwa Hai Pakistan

    Mulk Kay Hain Qanoon Mua;atal
    Haq saray Kay Saray Mua;atal
    Suprim Court Main Bandar nachain
    Aisa Huwa Hai Pakistan

    Saray Ahad-o-Paiman Bhoolay
    Waday Bhoolay, Hulf Bhi Bhoolay
    Apni Fauj Hai Apni Qatil
    Kaisa Huwa Hai Pakistan

    Har Janib Hain Bum Dhammakay
    Zahan Pay, Dil Pay Hoon Dhammakay
    Aman Ki Khwahish Khwab Lagay Hai
    Aisa Huwa Hai Pakistan

    Roh-e- Qiad Sharminda Hain
    Aisa Huwa Hay Paksitan

  2. temporal Avatar

    I hail this decision as it can indeed be the start of a struggle to resist the rule by Musharraf, a larger combined opposition sitting outside will maintain an ongoing pressure on the bureaucracy even if they go through this sham elections.

    agree IF the APDM shows spine and sticks to this

    Will they?

    We’d soon know.

  3. Daniyal Avatar
    Daniyal

    oh i just went through your blog and it looks like Pakistan is in hell, there is hardly any difference between you and GEO, if you are part of public Journalism its your duty to put light on positive and negative aspects as well rather then just spreading the ciaos, i think Islam condemns that as well (fitna phelainai walo ka zakir hai). Try to find out why after reinstating Chief Justice Musharraf (President + Chief of Army Staff) had to remove him again(how many compromise you expect from him). How come Musharraf invited PPP and now Nawaz Sharif Back to Pakistan. He know his days are numbered with them in the country. Why Geo was banned well the owner of Geo TV is a loan defaulter and asked Musharraf to help him out of it on refusal he threatens the Govt. I am not a supported of Musharraf just a regular Pakistani who see the glass half full rather then half empty.