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by Ali Ashraf Khan
Today Kashmir is the flash point and may be followed
by Taiwan and Palestine. It is a law of nature that the land belongs
to its inhabitants and so do Kashmir, Taiwan and Palestine. Why not
the powers that are and the petty meddlers in politics withdraw their
interest and leave them to their fate.
We have suggested in these columns that leave Kashmir
to the Kashmiris. India and Pakistan withdraw their forces from the
disputed land of Kashmir, the Kashmiris on both sides of line of
control should join hands and sit together to determine their own fate
whether to remain with India or Pakistan or retain their independent
status, if they can and become a Switzerland of Asia, or become a
dagger pierced in the heart of south Asia.
This requires a tremendous stature of the leaders on
both India and Pakistan and a statesman like approach to thee Kashmir
problem and not a political approach to retain power cost what it may
to the nation and the country. If this is the aim of powers that are
on both sides of line of control a tremendous amount of their budget
will be saved in maintaining an Army for military adventurism. As a
matter of fact the huge army both in India and Pakistan would not be
needed and thereafter a No War pact is the solution of Kashmir
problem. Will the General in Pakistan be able to do it and will Mr.
Vajpayee riding on the crest of atootang be able to do it? Economic
co-existence has been the aim of the founding fathers of the republics
of Pakistan and India.
The fallacy of Mujahideen being raiders from Pakistan
must go. They are fighting their battle to the finish and this is what
India is waiting for to see the end of the Mujahideens and then rule
the graves or bring in Hindu settlers from India, this is a short
sighted policy, nations do not end like this. History records that
more Mujahideens will be born and Indo-Kashmir war will engulf South
Asia, which will become a veritable hell never to freeze. The choice
before Mr.Vajpayee is peace and prosperity for India now or continuous
hell to save his rule. Only a statesman can exercise his choice in
such a situation. Is Mr. Vajpayee a statesman? American are dabbling
in Kashmir as well as they are prone to do anywhere and every where to
justify and prove their superiority. This is the natural urge of man.
The chairman of American foreign relations committee is on record to
say on BBC radio in his new years resolution that no country will be
allowed to challenge the sovereignty of United States, but at the same
time United States dabbles in the sovereignty of every other state in
the world through their fiscal might. To live is their policy, but not
let others live is also their policy. The lust for power makes every
American to resolve to convert the planet of the earth into one world
government with America on top. It is to stem this tide of superiority
in the Americans that Asia has awaken to form an alliance of Russia,
China, India and Iran. Pakistan is also been invited to become a
member of this comity of Asian power and we should accept this offer
unless we do this Pakistan becomes another state of US. It has already
lost its solidarity, let us protect its sovereignty.
Economic stability and power is going to rule the
roost in 21st Century. Nations without economic stability will not be
able to back their armed might and carry on their programme of vast
territorial expansion. The rulers in South Asia may not be able to
feed their hungry masses with the continuance of the hundred years
war.
Another flash point is the dagger of Israel in the
hearts of Arabs, who backed by the American masters are let loose on
the peaceful population of Palestinians in their homes. Day in and day
out hundred of Arabs are being killed and they are not allowed to
perform their prayers in the mosque which has been their Qibla once.
The problem with the Islamic world is that there is no unity among
their ranks. Andalusia became Spain not because of the armed might of
Ferdinand, but only and only because of the traitors and disunity
among the Muslims of Andalusia. Gharnatta has been renamed as Granada
and Qurtaba became Cardova, while we in Pakistan have still got
Abbotabad ----to say the least. History records that non-Muslims have
not killed more Muslims than the Muslims themselves, this is what
happened in Spain and this is what happened in South Asia. It is
interesting to note here that when somebody asked the great dramatist
Bernard Shaw, which is the best religion in the world, his prompt
reply was Islam, provided the followers are not Muslims; this is the
tragedy of Musalmans. It is because of the great legacy and leadership
of Prophet of Islam Hazarat Mohammed ( S.A.W.) that out of the world
population of six billion, one billion are Musalmans inspite of the
Muslims. I would suggest every reader to read a book Hundred Lives, in
which in order of merit the top name is of the Prophet of Islam, the
second is Sir Isaac Newton, the third is Jesus Christ, and fifth is
Moses, this book has been written by a Jew and has placed the
personalities taking into consideration the impact they have made on
human society and mankind.
The spirit of Islam can be witnessed in Mecca and
Medina, especially during the holy month of Ramzan, people bring iftar
(eatables) from their homes to the Harem and invite every body
irrespective of cast, colour, creed or nationality to join the feast.
Love of Prophet, love of Islam and love for God is a sight to see and
an example for humanity to emulate. But the pity is that the rulers of
Islamic countries are more politicians than Musalmans. Let us be
Musalman first, Musalman second and Musalman last, this is the only
road to salvation.
The rulers of Islamic world and the rulers of the
nations involved in the flash points of Kashmir and Palestine have
to rise above themselves and be sincere and honest to the country
and the people which God has enjoined upon them to serve and not to
rule in royal moughal style.
Mr. Ali Ashraf Khan is a
Pakistani Businessman and Ex-Politician who bid good bye to politics in
order to concentrate on more useful service benefit of the political
intrigues prevalent in the National Political life of Pakistan. He
frequently writes for English and Urdu newspapers in Pakistan.
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