Energy riots can swell into anti-govt movement
Energy should not be used as a political tool
Rulers unconcerned about economic stability
Shahzab's statement about President not treason
Islamabad: [Oct 04]
The Pakistan Economy Watch (PEW) on Tuesday said energy crisis, which has sparked protests and riots, has potential to become a countrywide movement.
Such a mass movement, supported by worsening situation and apathy of rulers can send the incompetent government packing, it said.
Masses are business community are not ready to bear punishment anymore which is result of incompetency of concerned officials and politicians, said Dr. Murtaza Mughal, President of the Pakistan Economy Watch.
He said that corrupt politicians, incompetent bureaucracy, America, India and misguided political preferences were reasons behind the energy crisis in Pakistan.
US do not want Pakistan to use Iran gas which has potential to stabilise economy. India is barring our share of water jeopardising our capacity to generate electricity. She is also helping Afghanistan build dams to reduce Pakistan's share of water.
Dr. Murtaza Mughal informed that India is building controversial dams by importing cement from Pakistan. Cement exports to New Delhi should be immediately banned, he demanded.
He said that corruption in power generation and distribution companies is an open secret while politicians have developed unexampled interest in rental. They are ignoring all other forms of power generation for personal gains.
Federal government should not use energy as a political weapon to punish opponents; it should not delay delivery of power plants destined for Punjab on Karachi port without justification, he demanded.
Dr. Murtaza Mughal said that statement of Chief Minister Punjab against President Zardari is not treason and those who are suggesting a legal action are enemies of Pakistan.
The preferences of rulers have also contributed to the situation. Rs 1000 billion have been spent on pleasing political supporters in ailing state run corporations since the current government assumed power. A similar amount has found its way into the pockets of major politicians, he alleged.
A small part of that extraordinary amount would have eradicated energy crises forever, he said.
Rulers are less concerned about economic stability otherwise, there would have been no complaints of brain drain, flight of capital and relocation of industries, he observed.
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Dr. Murtaza Mughal
Cell: 0321-5157671
President Pakistan Economy Watch
Tariq Khattak, Islamabad, Pakistan.
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Email: Tariqgulkhattak@gmail.com
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