Casting Shadows: The Unveiled Truth Behind Pakistan’s Pinnacle Power Families
As you read the title of this article, you will better understand what I aim to describe here. These two families have held power over Pakistan for 30 to 50 years. One is the Bhutto family (Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto), and the other is the Nawaz family (Nawaz Sharif).
Both families ascended to power through dictatorial means, even as they labeled themselves as democrats. The reality stands in stark contrast to their public image. Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto was nothing more than an opportunist who sought power through any means necessary. This led him to undertake the wrong path to become the President of Pakistan and the first civilian martial law administrator.
His lack of concern for the nation’s well-being led to the 1971 incident, resulting in the loss of East Pakistan. Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto’s daughter also follows in the opportunistic footsteps of her father. She maintains strong personal ties with the USA, similar to her father. However, it is common knowledge that the USA played a role in the execution of Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto.
Bhutto’s daughter, along with her husband Wadera Asif Ali Zardari, introduced corruption to Pakistan. A shameful turn of events! In December 2007, Benazir Bhutto, Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto’s daughter, was assassinated. Her husband, Asif Ali Zardari, famously known as Mr. 10%, seized control of the People’s Party of Pakistan and exploited his wife’s demise during the 2008 elections.
Emotional and less-educated segments of the population elected the People’s Party of Pakistan for a five-year term. Consequently, Asif Ali Zardari became President and earned himself the moniker Mr. 100%. A distressing era unfolded during these five years, marked by rampant corruption, terrorism, and deteriorating law and order. Presently, Wadera Asif Ali Zardari dreams of his son Bilawal Zardari assuming the role of Pakistan’s Prime Minister. Bilawal Zardari, however, has never held a professional job or engaged in any form of meaningful work. His aspiration for the Prime Minister’s position raises concerns about Pakistan’s future. This was evident during his tenure as Foreign Minister in the PDM Government when he spent most of his time in the USA. His activities during this period remain largely undisclosed. A Foreign Minister’s role, indeed! Wow!!
Moving on to the Nawaz Sharif family, they too gifted Pakistan with corruption since 1985. Nawaz Sharif’s detrimental role in politics contributed to the spread of corrupt practices within Pakistan’s political, legal, and judicial systems. His singular goal was to become Prime Minister at any cost, thereby contaminating the entire system.
Nawaz Sharif evolved into a political “Mafia” and “Godfather,” alongside his brother Shehbaz Sharif. Their influence extended to the capture of Pakistan’s institutions. Presently, Nawaz Sharif nurtures ambitions of seeing his daughter, Maryam Safdar, ascend to the Prime Minister’s office. Maryam Safdar, much like others in these families, has not pursued a professional career. This raises the question of her eligibility for the role of Prime Minister.
Both families are among the wealthiest in a country struggling with poverty. They possess vast properties both within and outside Pakistan, along with extensive bank accounts enriched through kickbacks and corruption.
And what of Pakistan? It now languishes as one of the world’s poorest nations. Its citizens endure poverty, lacking access to essential services such as education and healthcare. Those who can, seek opportunities abroad for a better future, having witnessed half a century of stagnation while the rest of the world progresses.
The patience of the common people of Pakistan has reached its limits. The World Bank and IMF dictate Pakistan’s economy, making decisions that primarily benefit their interests. As a result, businesses have collapsed, prices have soared, and Pakistan’s economy lies in ruins.
The paramount question remains: Who bears the responsibility for Pakistan’s current dire situation?