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Pakistan yields to militants: Islamic law draft signed by Zardari
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by hussain | April 13, 2009 at 09:45 am
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The Pakistan government on Monday granted a major demand of Swat militants as President Asif Ali Zardari signed the draft of Islamic law after the National Assembly passed a resolution with majority vote in support of the enforcement of Islamic law in the troubled Malakand region of the country.
ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has signed Nizam-e-Adl Regulation 2009 after it was approved with majority by the Parliament, Senior Minister Bashir Ahmed Bilour said on Monday.
The National Assembly passed the resolution with majority in support of Nizam-e-Adl Regulation 2009 for implementation of Shariah in Malakand Dvision.
The resolution recommends approving of Nizam-e-Adl Regulation by President Asif Ali Zardari.
Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani speaking on the occasion said the Parliament was taken into confidence in the above matter and added: “We respect the mandate of the provincial government and congratulate the people.”
Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) representatives sat on the fence.
The Prime Minster at the time of presenting the Regulation before the Parliament said Asfandyar Wali and Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman had been taken into confidence.
Awami National Party (ANP) had protested on tabling of the Regulation 2009 at the Parliament.
Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs presented Nizam-e-Adl Regulation 2009
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at 11:09 on April 13th, 2009
the coming days will be important. I think thats not the end of the world if the Goverment keeps the options open to retaliate if the Taliban break the deal and start their aggression again.
not the best news but sadly this goverment has shown itself to be the weakest in terms of will and resolve when it comes to terrorism or diplomacy. Army is bound to support goverment and shouldnt step in even if prompted by United States.
at 12:27 on April 13th, 2009
As immediate reaction to the development, the militants who were active in Swat have hinted at laying down arms. Hopes for peace in the region are very high so let's see what happens. In my personal view, it is not a big deal because almost the same system has been working in Swat until 1960s. Obviously, the first priority of the government should be peace and if the move leads to restoration of peace, it could be termed an achievement on part of those who negotiated the peace deal.
Personally, I believe that the move would frustrate the designs of the enemies of Pakistan who were behind the militancy. I strongly believe that the elements involved in trouble-making in Pakistan have nothing to do with the Taliban who are fighting the foreign forces in Afghanistan. Rather these are foreign-funded and trained people playing in the hands of their foreign master to destabilise Pakistan.
at 11:15 on April 13th, 2009
Thanks, Amaad. I appreciate your insight and your attitude.
at 18:21 on April 13th, 2009
So this presumably means that all people living in the Swat Valley are subject to Sharia law now? I worry abouit the weakness of Pakistan's present government ands their ability to steer the country in a clear path - the way people want to go.
at 22:23 on April 13th, 2009
This is not a presumption but a reality and in fact a huge of majority of people in the area wanted this. As far as Pakistan's national interests are concerned, it is a good move on part of the government.
at 02:39 on April 14th, 2009
a distinction needs to be made between the people who want a religious rule of law and the millitants who are hijacking that tool for their own ends. by accepting the sharia law the millitants dont have that claim anymore and cause voilence they would be confronted by the same people.
just look at this report