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07-17-2016, 05:21 AM
Turkish resistance to coup
ISLAMABAD: The Turkish nation has rewritten history. Within hours of the coup attempt on Friday night, they have proved that the bullet and barrel of the gun even if backed by devious global powers can’t match the power of the people.
In Pakistan, the immediate impact of recent events in Istanbul was that those inviting military intervention here got really dejected. There were some who had already concluded that Erdogan had become history.
They were expecting a re-play of Istanbul in Islamabad but soon got dejected by the unbelievable events that unfolded later and changed the course of history for Turkey, which like Pakistan has been repeatedly experiencing military takeovers.
The Turkish military’s failed coup attempt came at a time when in Pakistan some so-called political **n-entities displayed banners in different parts of the country inviting Army Chief General Raheel Sharif to stage a military coup. Some media anchors and columnists here have also been beseeching the military to topple the elected government.
Despite the military’s repeated assurances that it wants to uphold constitutional rule in the country and would support the democratic process, a campaign in the media including the social media has been launched to malign politicians from both the opposition and the ruling parties. All sorts of allegations from corruption and misuse of power to those as serious as treason have been levelled against them without any verified evidence.
Amid these allegations, the system is cursed and talks of wrapping up the democratic process are made.
The recent display of posters by a **t much k**wn political party ‘Move on Pakistan’ in different cities of Pakistan inviting General Raheel Sharif to “Aaja-o” (meaning takeover) triggered a debate in the media and compelled the military spokesman to officially distance the Army or any of its affiliated organisations from this campaign.
With the exception of a few k**wn voices in the mainstream media, generally the print and electronic media criticised such campaigns. However, the unchecked social media continues to remain the favourite medium for spreading propaganda and inviting actions which are **t only unconstitutional, but also an act of treason under the law of the land.
At least for the time being, such campaigns and propaganda have been badly dented by the events in Istanbul. However, as a nation we have to learn lessons from what had unfolded in Turkey of late.
For the civilian government and political parties, the mere sloganeering of “democracy” won’t work. They have to deliver and perform as has been done by Tayyab Erdogan.
It was primarily his performance and delivery which made his people come out on the streets and foil the coup attempt by confronting the military tanks and armed soldiers.
Irrespective of the fact which party rules the centre and which leads the provincial governments here, all political parties have to re-set their priorities to focus on the public good, their well being, institution building, infrastructure development and progress in their respective domains.
This would make the people enjoy the fruits of democracy instead of being lured by mere rhetoric and sloganeering. Naturally as has happened in Turkey, the people will defend the system only when the system will serve them better.
For the military here, the lesson from Istanbul is precise and straight — the Army will enjoy the respect of people only when it sticks to its own job. Scenes of ordinary people beating, whipping and ridiculing their own soldiers in the streets and roads of Turkey could **t be soothing for any army, which deserve the respect from its own people.
Military interventions always make the military controversial. Only a decade back, towards the end of General Musharraf’s dictatorial rule, such was a situation for the military here that Army ******rs were officially directed **t to wear their uniform in public.
After Musharraf’s departure, initially during General (retd) Ashfaq Pervez Kayani’s tenure and later under the leadership of the incumbent Army Chief General Raheel Sharif, the military’s respect has been redeemed. Today the military is greatly respected particularly due to its successful operation against terrorists.
Those suggesting the military to take over or oust the elected government through direct or indirect maneuvers, have actually their own vested interest to serve. Otherwise such interventions are always damaging both for the country and institutions including the Army.
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ISLAMABAD: The Turkish nation has rewritten history. Within hours of the coup attempt on Friday night, they have proved that the bullet and barrel of the gun even if backed by devious global powers can’t match the power of the people.
In Pakistan, the immediate impact of recent events in Istanbul was that those inviting military intervention here got really dejected. There were some who had already concluded that Erdogan had become history.
They were expecting a re-play of Istanbul in Islamabad but soon got dejected by the unbelievable events that unfolded later and changed the course of history for Turkey, which like Pakistan has been repeatedly experiencing military takeovers.
The Turkish military’s failed coup attempt came at a time when in Pakistan some so-called political **n-entities displayed banners in different parts of the country inviting Army Chief General Raheel Sharif to stage a military coup. Some media anchors and columnists here have also been beseeching the military to topple the elected government.
Despite the military’s repeated assurances that it wants to uphold constitutional rule in the country and would support the democratic process, a campaign in the media including the social media has been launched to malign politicians from both the opposition and the ruling parties. All sorts of allegations from corruption and misuse of power to those as serious as treason have been levelled against them without any verified evidence.
Amid these allegations, the system is cursed and talks of wrapping up the democratic process are made.
The recent display of posters by a **t much k**wn political party ‘Move on Pakistan’ in different cities of Pakistan inviting General Raheel Sharif to “Aaja-o” (meaning takeover) triggered a debate in the media and compelled the military spokesman to officially distance the Army or any of its affiliated organisations from this campaign.
With the exception of a few k**wn voices in the mainstream media, generally the print and electronic media criticised such campaigns. However, the unchecked social media continues to remain the favourite medium for spreading propaganda and inviting actions which are **t only unconstitutional, but also an act of treason under the law of the land.
At least for the time being, such campaigns and propaganda have been badly dented by the events in Istanbul. However, as a nation we have to learn lessons from what had unfolded in Turkey of late.
For the civilian government and political parties, the mere sloganeering of “democracy” won’t work. They have to deliver and perform as has been done by Tayyab Erdogan.
It was primarily his performance and delivery which made his people come out on the streets and foil the coup attempt by confronting the military tanks and armed soldiers.
Irrespective of the fact which party rules the centre and which leads the provincial governments here, all political parties have to re-set their priorities to focus on the public good, their well being, institution building, infrastructure development and progress in their respective domains.
This would make the people enjoy the fruits of democracy instead of being lured by mere rhetoric and sloganeering. Naturally as has happened in Turkey, the people will defend the system only when the system will serve them better.
For the military here, the lesson from Istanbul is precise and straight — the Army will enjoy the respect of people only when it sticks to its own job. Scenes of ordinary people beating, whipping and ridiculing their own soldiers in the streets and roads of Turkey could **t be soothing for any army, which deserve the respect from its own people.
Military interventions always make the military controversial. Only a decade back, towards the end of General Musharraf’s dictatorial rule, such was a situation for the military here that Army ******rs were officially directed **t to wear their uniform in public.
After Musharraf’s departure, initially during General (retd) Ashfaq Pervez Kayani’s tenure and later under the leadership of the incumbent Army Chief General Raheel Sharif, the military’s respect has been redeemed. Today the military is greatly respected particularly due to its successful operation against terrorists.
Those suggesting the military to take over or oust the elected government through direct or indirect maneuvers, have actually their own vested interest to serve. Otherwise such interventions are always damaging both for the country and institutions including the Army.
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