Status of Women in PAKISTAN

"Man is a moment but woman is life."The Ideology of Pakistan is based on Islam. During 1400 year, Islam is the only religions which granted different rights to women. As mother, she has the key of heaven, and as daughter blessing of happiness. Islam has granted social political and economical rights to women. She has allowed choosing her life partner and her consent is mandatory for marriage. In addition, Women can work out of the home under Islamic terms and condition. Many other rights have also been granted such law of inheritance, equality between men and women, education and domestic rights.
Despite granting of rights to women, the Islamic state is responsible for the protection of her right under the lights of Quran and Sunnah. However, the deteriorating condition of women in the world and Pakistan is miserable. In past, a liberation movement laid in the west, which compelled to accept equality of women. Further, it worked for the protection of women around the world. 

The male and female ratio is not balance in Pakistan. Many factors are influencing it, such as Target Killing, sectarian riots, and suicide attacks. Nevertheless, Male is dominant in all sphere of life. During the early years of Pakistan, Women were allowed to work on equality basis. But the social backwardness of the people restrained them to liberate women in the environment. Mohtrama Fatima Jinnah and other female freedom fighters are explicit example. In the regime of Ayub Khan and Bhutto, Women education was obliged. The 1973 constitution accepted the equality of women and their rights.
However, the Zia regime abandoned all the law of 1973, which guard the basic rights of women. The controversial Hadood-ordinance devastated the social life of women in the country. It was called the laws of Islam. All the punishment was according to the Islamic law, such as stone to death on the charges of adultery, as well as punishment of lashes, Qisas. However, it failed to adopt fair and non controversial process of prosecution. Many cases were reported which demonstrate the incapability of Federal Sharia court to judge the case of rape and adultery. In addition, women were deprived of their basic rights. Due to the criticism by civil society, Federal Sharia Court had to reverse its few decision regarding rape and adultery.
The first woman Prime Minister promised to abolish such controversial laws. But, she could not succeed in her ambition, due to complex legislation of this law. It required approval from both the houses and then judicial review. Similarly, Nawaz Sharif could not do any remarkable progress for the development of women. In 2001, President General Musharaf suspended few controversial articles of Hadood Ordinance and release 1300 women from the prison, who were not arrested in any criminal case. The regime of Musharaf was the regime of women liberation. Women were inducted in army and air force. A cricket team of women were organized. In 2006, women protection bill distinguished between Jinah-Bil-Jabar and Zina-Bil-Raza. Despite the protest of religious parties, this law was enforced and effectively implemented. The Ministry of women Development was established in this regime. All NGOs of women right were free to perform their activities.

After the revival of democracy, the Government of Pakistan adopted the policy of ex-Government. In 2011, Anti-women bill was passed in Assembly. Despite all the legislation, women conferred different problems. In northern area, the practices of vani (it is a culture custom found in parts of Pakistan wherein young girls are forcibly married as part of punishment for a crime committed by her male relatives.) is strongly adopted as punishment to convicted family. In practice of vani, a girl from convicted family will marry with a male with another family. In this regard, the Punchyat/Jirga does not consider the age difference between male and female. Often, it is noted that girl was less than 14 years and the age of male from 25-45 years.

Watta-Satta is the given-take rule, in which a family will give a girl and will take a girl from other family. Such kind of practice denies the basic rules granted under Islamic laws to women. Islam has appreciated the austerity in daily life. But, the practice of bulk dowry (Dher Sara Jaheez) deteriorated the economic status of people. It has been compulsory to give bulk dowry to newly bride at the time of marriage. The repercussions are sever for the middle class people, who spend their all saving for the marriage of his daughter or sister. In result, they suffer in economic problems. On the other hand, the poor people in Pakistan could not arrange the marriage of his girl, due to devastated economic condition. In this context, the practice of dowry has become an abuse for the social life of people in Pakistan.

In different areas of Sindh, the people perform an illegal practice by marrying with Quran. There is not any kind of evidence to prove such practice according to Quran and Sunna. It is against the teaching of Islam. Another social crime practiced by the people of Sindh is honor killing of woman. According to the sources and survey, it has been revealed that honor killing is done, because of property, enmity and adultery rather than love marriages. In Islam, the right of consent with woman is granted and woman may select her life partner. 

The act of acid throwing is prevailing around the country. Due to the forced love, marriage, enmity and domestic violence, this kind of act evolve in the society. It is a humiliating act which shattered feelings of the people around the world. The victims of this act are women. Miss Sharmin Obed Chinoy has highlighted the issue in international community by her documentary movie “Saving Face”. In addition, the parliament has passed a bill to punish the culprits of acid throwing. In Pakistan, Woman trafficking business also is operated by indigenous people. Many women from different countries are brought and sell in Pakistan. In addition, women kidnapped from different parts of the country are sold in other parts of the country.

Nevertheless, women suffer in miserable problems. These problems may be social, political and economical. A healthy and educated woman can build a strong society. During present decade, The Government of Pakistan launched many development programs to boost the women status in the country. The law enforcement agencies passed different laws to provide security to women in the country. In civil service of Pakistan, Women have granted 10% of quota. But it is also compulsory to counsel people about the right status of women in the society.

Pakistan is dominated by the tribal tradition in Northern areas, Fata, Baluchistan and Sindh. The tribal mindset people exploit the people in his favor. They don’t honour the women as given by the Islam and ill-represent the Islamic values. Furthermore, these tribal mindset people oblige the torture on women. Even in Urban areas, the status of women is blemish for the social society. Where, the women restricted to get education. Mostly people support more to male child in education than female child. Due to lack of education, women fail to get their right and they suffer in domestic violence and sexual harassment cases.
The role of both women and men is important in the development of strong society. In this context, women problems may be eliminated from social life. It needs few measures to adopt. For better Islamic society, People must understand the true spirit of Islam. It will help to determine the right of women in the light of Islamic teachings. Nowadays, the role of media is excellent in promoting education for women. Other different method must be adopted to increase the importance of female education, especially in tribal areas.

The Government of Pakistan initiated many developments programs for the women in terms of education, training, and financial support. Other bodies of social life such as NGOs and Human Rights organization should arrange program for counseling the people about the status of women and in social life. They should also highlight the equality of gender and consent over marriage decision with girl.

 At present, women are enjoying a good status in due to positive steps of the Government of Pakistan both in upper & lower class. The First Female speaker of national assembly, Female cricket team, woman performing their services in arm forces & many much more are explicit examples.

Self-Respect

Self respect which means that  feeling of respect  for yourself that shows that you value yourself. Self-respect comes from what you do.

Self-respect is essential to every human being. When a person is born, throughout his life he develops a certain degree of self-respect for himself. No one can teach him self-respect. Self-respect comes from within a person. He has to learn it for himself.

According to Alfred Whitney “Self respect cannot be hunted. It cannot be purchased. It is not for sale. It can never be fabricated out of public relations. It comes to us when we are alone, in quiet moments, in quiet places, when we suddenly realize that, knowing the good, we have done it; knowing the beautiful, we have served it; knowing the truth, we have spoken it.”
If a person does not have any self-respect they cannot make any decisions for themselves. They will people pushed into situations they either do or don’t want to do. People will also take advantage of them and eventually that person will end up being cheated. In life a person needs to develop a sense of self-respect for themselves in order to make decisions for themselves and be able to survive in this world. 

Most of the time self-respect has a positive effect on a person but in some cases it can have a negative effect on an individual. For instance when a person keeps putting himself down and always thinks he cannot do something he develops a lower sense of self-respect. Eventually that person will think so low of himself he won’t be able to function in life properly because he will be so depressed all the time. He will also be taken advantage of because he will not have enough respect for himself to say no to someone. He will start believing what he thinks is true even though it is not and often at sometimes hate himself and the world around him.

Another way when a person loss self respect for himself is by listening to what other people have to say about him. If someone degrades a person who already has a low self-esteem that person might believe what that person says about him. Then that person will develop a low self of respect for himself.

In the times when murders and slavery were casual things, when laws were not good enough to protect citizens, people had much greater self-respect than today. When a man understands that he can be killed for his home, and that there is nobody accept himself to protect his family and the home (no police, no guard) then he had to be much more rigid, tough, harsh, and demandable than men of today. He then would possess much stronger self-esteem and self-respect because without these, he simply would not be able to protect his family and home. If he did not possess self-respect, anybody could come and take his possessions, occupy his home, or anything else of the same kind. 

Every religion has its own rules & regulations and one has to implement these rules on himself/herself in order to fulfill the requirements of his religion. Islam is a Holy and well-organized religion to master self-respect on yourself. It also has got rules, disciplines, requirements & one has to change himself totally in that point of view. Each and every person is responsible for himself. Allah says in the Holy Quran;”Verily, Allah will not change the condition of a people as long as they do not change their state themselves” [Al-Ra d 13:11]

Islam obliges strict discipline of good behavior and respect for other human beings. A disciplined and well managed life has a strong effect. Islam tells us to present ourselves in a way as great example in manners, discipline and self respect. There are numerous ways in which a Muslim can discipline himself. 

The first is worshiping Allah and the belief that he is the only one. Reading  Holy Quran and understating its meaning is the second most important thing. Every one also has to educate himself by reading the religious books and the biographies of our prophets and their sacrifices and then spreading this knowledge amongst others. Keep in touch with the right people and show a way towards the religion to those who are not following or illiterate. One must develop strong faith and belief in himself. Praying five times a day also make your life well-disciplined. 
Indeed, the life style of our Prophet Muhammad PBUH is a true example of well-disciplined life; if we simply follow the life style of our Prophet, I bet it’s worthy enough that anyone can consider himself as a well-disciplined and self-respected human being on the earth. 

Giving respect to someone doesn’t means that you are devaluing yourself. When anyone greets you in a respected manner, let your greetings be better that or at least return the same OR if you value someone then as a result he / she must will value you.

We must improve self respect by every single day in order to survive in respected zone. In this way we must be optimistic in nature. Don’t compare yourself with anyone.  According to Bill Gates “Don't compare yourself with anyone in this world, if you do so, you are insulting yourself. Don't beat yourself up when you make a mistake. Just focus on the things that you can change. Always celebrate small stuff. Start spending time with respectful peoples. Release people from your life who don’t honor your boundaries. Actively seek out people who treat you the way you want to be treated.

Impact of Pashto Films on Young Youth

The hero of a Pashto film is characterized by a thick flowing mustache and is always accompanied by his trusted Kalashnikov (AK-47). Pashto film names are just like abusing someone. I have personally watched a real combat between two groups. They were acted like Pashto films heroes, putting AK-47 in the same style and they even show no mercy to one another.

Once Yousaf Jan Utmanzai (Anchor Person of a PVT Channel) asked from a well known heroes of Pashto films and dramas Jhangeer Khan & Swati that why you are doing so why you are destroying young youth and disgracing Pakhtuns all over the world even everyone know that Pashtuns are known for their distinct code of conduct called the Pakhtunwali, which is quite different from what these movies to explain. Then they replied with a bold smile and grace that we are providing entertainment, it’s not our fault actually it’s the youngsters fault that why they chose our entertainment places instated of going to school, college or madrasa. Their answer shows that they have no respect to Pakhtuns and code of conduct. If you listens Pashto songs then you will wonder that what they are singing. Does it sense in a Pakhtun society?

 Youngsters are influenced the most, impacting their ability to differentiate between right and wrong, good and bad. As a result, they develop bad habits such as smoking, drinking and frequenting vulgar places.

For one, these dramas and movies expose our youngsters to extreme violence and use of weapons. These youngsters find a cure to all their troubles by using weapons rather than solving issues through peaceful negotiations or jirga. 

 However, what disturbs me the most is that such movies depict all women as mere objects, what they are wearing, acting. Does it exist in a Muslim society? Women are shown as possessing low moral character to the society.

I agree with many of my friends that just like a coin have a two faces, in the same way, even each matter consists of its own bad and good qualities. It all just depends on what exactly you are seeking for. As per my knowledge you have many films which would help a person to become a better human being it helps in building your emotions, make you to know the values of relations gets even stronger, helps you in stepping towards success, gives you motivation, helps you to become a good human by telling what is good and what is not, creates awareness about current situations and how to overcome problems and much more but here the situation is very much different they just show vulgarity and show how to put a gun when you are right or wrong. They show that how to hold and grip a gun and then how to aiming to a person that you are going to blow him. It shows that how to wear cloths, how to react with someone and how to disgrace a person publically.

Young youth imagining themselves as a hero in real life and they try to copy the attitude which the film actors possess. There are some movies of social importance and inspiring movies that can change the life of the youth. Young youth are watching  movies in order to see the acting of hero's are smoking and drinking and they will be really start to be in our real life smoking and drinking so it will be bad to watching movies.

Each & everyone have two side one positive and negative. But today youth are affected by the Pashto movies because lots of vulgar words in the screen that are corrupting the youth mind. In these films the sudden change of dressing of girls, by forgotten Pakhtun’s culture, and showing a girl just like a trash.

In these films he hero and the villan (badmash) drinks heavily and picks up any girl he likes at gunpoint and makes a mockery of law like abusing police in police stations and roaring. He offers bribes to the police so that they do not interfere in his business.

It is responsibility of govt to stop this bull shit production and take immediate action against it because the Pashto film industry is expanding day by day and these films have a harmful effect on the new generation. Young kids are becoming more violent and drug usage is increasing. Parents have the power to control their children’s. Certain movies can be very dangerous and will have negative influence if there is no controlling barrier.

BELIEVE

A young man working in the army was constantly humiliated because he believed in ALLAH. One day the captain wanted to humiliate him before the troops. He called the young man and said: - Young man come here, take the key and go and park the Jeep in front. the young man replied: - I cannot drive! The captain said: - Well then ask for assistance of your ALLAH ! Show us that He exist! The young man takes the key and walked to the vehicle and begins to pray...... ...He parks the jeep at the place PERFECTLY well as the captain wanted. The young man came out of the jeep and saw them all crying. They all said together: - We want to serve your ALLAH ! The young soldier was astonished, and asked what was going on? The CAPTAIN crying opened the hood of the jeep by showing the young man that the car had no engine. Then the boy said: See? This is the ALLAH, I serve, ALLAH who gives the life to what does not exist. You may think there are things still impossible BUT WITH ALLAH EVERYTHING IS POSSIBLE. To the person reading this, I pray that ALLAH work A SUPER MIRACLE in your life today..Ameen

Proud to be a PAKISTANI

 

Pakistan has a hard time trying to tell to the world that it too like most of the other countries in the world – perhaps even better in some cases! Here are some amusing secrets that have been hidden from the world at large:
1. Sialkot takes away the award in this aspect. For FIFA World Cup 2014, 42 million football Brazucas were exported to Brazil.
2. Pakistan Nation Anthem providing full motivation and raising the spirits of the people, this tune has been the backbone of resilient nature of Pakistanis and is a true reflection of them bouncing back after every misfortune.
3. Ever heard of the geniuses named Ali Moeen Nawazish, Haroon Tariq, Moosa Firoz and the late Arfa Karim? They all have one thing in common – they’re all from Pakistan!
4. Boasting seventh largest collection of scientists and engineers, it is no wonder Pakistan is the first Muslim country to have access to nuclear weapons that ensure that it is safe from any external threats.
5. Providing easy access to the growing markets of Asia, the Gwadar port is the largest and deepest sea port located in the middle of the world.
6. Exhibiting remarkable and extreme discipline on the field, Pakistan’s armed forces are internationally ranked as seventh largest in the world. It even provides the largest number of troops to serve the UN peacekeeping missions reflecting its crucial role in restoring peace in the world.
7. Historically rich, Pakistan attracts a host of archaeologists around the world interested in documenting all the facts of early civilization. Specifically, Mohenja Daro is one of the oldest settlements in the word.

AND THAT’S WHY I AM VERY MUCH PROUD TO BE A PAKISTANI 

Terrorism Vs Corruption in ANP Govt 2008-13

ANP was like a noose around the neck of KPK from 2008-13. On one hand showing no mercy of militants, 12456 killed and 14775 injured in five years of ANP Govt alias or known as (Easy load Party). After the February 2008 elections, terrorist activities gained momentum both in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Fata. In 2007, 912 civilian and 108 police persons fell prey to terrorism in Fata and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The year of 2008 was more violent as 377 people were killed and 670 others injured in 32 suicide attacks. During campaigning jalsa of ANP, a suicider blew himself in Nahki district Charsadda as a result about 80 civilians of the home town were killed and several injured. In addition, 1,778 were killed and 2,201 injured in remote-controlled blasts and other incidents of terrorism in KPK and Fata. Those killed included militants, 868 civilians and 221 personnel of security forces. In the same year a suicide bomber blew himself up on September 10 while trying to enter a house owned by Awami National Party (ANP) Chief Asfandyar Wali Khan as a result Asfandiyar Wali Khan run away to London. The incident took place in the town of Charsadda outside a hujra (guesthouse) of Asfandyar. After this incident, 90 people – 73 paramilitary forces and 17 civilians – were killed when twin suicide bombers attacked Pakistan paramilitary personnel at an FC training centre in Shabqadar tehsil, Charsadda district and there are so many other terrorist attacks which eliminate peace and speared terror in every single street of KPK especially in Peshawar and its surrounding areas. Hundreds of children have lost their parents, thousands of women became widows /orphans.
Nasim Wali Khan is a politician in Pakistan. Nasim Wali Khan is a major leader of Awami National Party. Nasim Wali Khan is the former provincial president and parliamentary leader of the Awami National Party in Provincial Assembly of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa. She was one of the main leaders of the Pakistan National Alliance and made history in 1977 as the first woman elected from a KPK general seat in the 1977 election. Nasim Wali Khan married Khan Abdul Wali Khan in 1954 and she is the mother of Sangeen Wali Khan (late) and the step mother of Asfandyar Wali Khan. According to her Asfandiyar Wali Khan “Asfandiyar even don’t know Alif Byy of politics” then how he can offer his services for a nation as a result she suggested a separate political party for Pukhtoons.
On the other hand, ANP make history in corruption and no one can break this invincible record of corruption in ongoing future. If we talk about corruption of ANP we can take example of Syed Massom Shah Bach alias (SMS). He did his best in corruption but thanks to NAB Chairman Qamar Zaman Chaudhry who sanctioned the authorities to arrest him, drag him and put him behind the bars (Jail).
Gold bars discovered from the lockers of SMS and the gold bars were discovered by NAB, KPK. The accumulated wealth includes, a house and a hujra of a land of 12 kanals in his village in Battagram district, two plots in Hayatabad, two plots in Regi Model Town, the same number of plots in Defence Housing Authority in Karachi and one house each in Rawalpindi and Peshawar. Shah also accumulated a huge bank balance in local and foreign accounts and drove around in expensive cars.
Masoom Shah and his family members frequently visited the UAE, Malaysia, United Kingdom and other expensive market countries, where millions were spend during the trips. NAB was actively pursuing this enquiry and more alarming facts were set to be revealed.
During the hearing of the case against SMS, Special Prosecutor Danyal Chamkani told the court of Judge Tariq Yousafzai that SMS had submitted an application for voluntary return. Special Prosecutor said that it was revealed that Shah allegedly made tours to UAE, Malaysia, UK and France on the expenditure of the government. He also conducted business with a private construction company in Karachi. Terrorist did their best in terrorism and ANP did their best in corruption.
In fact, many were wondering like me that how come his arrest had taken place so long after the end of the ANP-PPP coalition government in 2013. After NAB interrogation, SMS offered to voluntarily return Rs200 million to the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) to secure his release. After that he submits the entire said amount and then releases from jail with a victory symbol that he is helping govt treasury and showing a humble leadership towards PUKHTOONS.
Still there are few in numbers followers of ANP and they are still supporting corrupt leadership like SMS even they give immense damage to KPK. Last but not least, there are no signs of winning election of ANP even to win a single seat. People are tired from their false statements, dual policies and miss management.
After a clean sweep of PTI, the coalition govt and Pakistan Security Forces has taken control over corruption and terrorism.
Thanks to COAS General Raheel Sharif for taking positive steps for controlling corruption and terrorism in the region.