Role of Media in Restoring Pakistan’s Image

There was time when wars have won on the battle field but as human civilization evolves things have changed as well; now social, political, and economical grounds are very crucial. But now one doesn’t needs to fight at all because on top Media drives all, it could prove truth as lie or vice versa and that’s what it is happening with Pakistan.

Pakistan is probably going from its toughest phase in the history, foreign insurgence in northern areas and war against terrorism were already causing problems for us, and the recent Indian allegations will not make the things better. UN had already banned few organizations in Pakistan (on Indian request), now Security Council is thinking of more.

I think Media has to play the major role in order to restore our image internationally; we are a good nation who condemns terrorism in any form. There might be some groups who are doing wrong things but it doesn’t mean they represent the whole nation.

If I go back to Indian allegations, Everyone knows the involvement in Indian Army in Samjhota Express Bombing (zee news), Killing of investigation officer in Mumbai attacks (Hemant Karkare) or the evidence of Marathi guy involved in Mumbai attacks but these facts where hidden behind the strong propaganda and campaign of Indian media. And I will agree with Zaid Hamid that the main advantage that India media have is that that they have a penetration in west hence they can portray whatever they want to. Have a look at Zaid Hamid response to Bharat Varma for more details.

I am not defending any terrorist organization or activity nor I am talking about a particular religion; terrorism has no religion and no country and it’s a threat for everyone. But we need to know what terrorism is and who is causing it.

It’s a time for us to step forward and reveal the truth and restore the image of what we actually are.

Look forward to have suggestions and more view points.

Nasir Ali Khan

Tendulkar has finally stamped his class in test cricket

India has completed the one of the emphatic victory in modern test cricket, chasing 387 to win in a fourth innings of a test match is never going to be easy no matter who the opponent is. Leave the India alone, this feat never happened in entire sub-continent, as pitches in the fourth innings get dusty with variable bounce so nothing much can be expected from any team.

Though Sachin Tendulkar did the finishing job but Credit should also go to Sehwag who’s blistering the reduced the daunting target to reasonable one in no time.

Sachin Tendulkar, I think played his best test innings under pressure, as there was always a question mark against his finishing abilities in test cricket (especially after Chennai loss in 1999), this sort of innings was demanded from the man of his class.

I had no doubts on his abilities but this innings has really stamped his supremacy on the game. Also congratulation to the Indian team for this outstanding performance, hope to see them in top of the list.

Cheers

Nasir Ali Khan

Toxic!!!

Yesterday I was watching the comeback program of Dr Shahid Masood on Geo, in which he interviewed Top level Defence analyst from India Bharat Varma, Dr Masood had a hot discussion with him especially on the Indo-Pak relationship.

Some of the comments from Varma were very sarcastic and immature, that really shows the aggressive mode in which India is

http://pkpolitics.com/2008/11/29/meray-mutabiq-29-november-2008/

Nasir Ali Khan

Indian allegations on Pakistan

Once again the same old story, Indian authorities has alleged Pakistan for the involvement in the recent Mumbai incidents, on return Pakistan president has offered full cooperation in sharing intelligence information etc.

I think now it’s a time to show the mature politics blaming Pakistan I don’t think will solve the issue instead, the terrorist will gain the advantage. So focus should be on finding the culprits instead of blaming.

I was expecting that something going to happen in Karachi after Mumbai, and it happened more here.

Next few days will be very critical in Indo-Pak relationship, and would be interesting that how things shapes.

Nasir Ali Khan

Should ban on ICL players lifted by Boards?

Last year inaugural ICL and IPL leagues attracted number of international players for playing, though IPL got recognized from BCCI and ICC but unfortunately ICL didn’t. Because of this different boards banned their players for international cricket as more and more international players are joining this league, I think now it’s time that authorities should reconsider their decision.

International players like Imran Nazir, Muhammad Yusuf, Abdul Razzaq, Rana Naved, Shane Bond and few other New Zealanders have joined this league by compromising their international career. These players have lot of International cricket left, and it would very fortunate if they don't play becauase of un-recognition. Now it’s inevitable that ICC and other boards should recognize ICL and lift the ban from these players.

Other day I was watching the highlights of Imran Nazir innings in ICL third final, it was absolutely magnificent and treat to watch. Just imagine the loss that Pakistan cricket will have if he did'nt played for Pakistan.

Cheers

Nasir Ali Khan