Pakistan's U-turn on an order for the release of Sarabjit Singh, the Indian dubbed a spy and condemned to death for bombings 22 years ago, set off speculation on Wednesday about whether the decision, attributed to President Asif Ali Zardari's office, was made under pressure from the powerful Islamists.
The report on the midnight drama, which saw another lifer called Surjeet Singh being released instead of Sarabjit, appeared in many copies of TOI on Wednesday. While Sarabjit's heartbroken family blamed pressure from Islamic fundamentalists, many Pakistani observers, too, pointed out that the Jamaat-e-Islami and the Jamaat-ud Dawa had condemned the move to free Sarabjit. The JuD, which is the Lashkar's front, tweeted, "Not a single demand for samjhota Terrorists & innocent Pakistanis in Ind Jails, instead convicted terrorist sirabjit allowd to live shame.(sic)"
Pakistan's Geo TV anchor Hamid Mir, who did a talk show on Sarabjit's release on Tuesday night, told TOI that the government had changed its mind following a strong reaction from opposition parties, including ones with no representation in parliament. Mir said with Sarabjit's release Zardari wanted to convey a strong message to the apex court which had earlier turned down his clemency plea for the bodyguard of Pakistan's property tycoon Malik Riaz.
The PML-N's reaction came during Mir's talk show after he aired a recorded confession of Sarabjit on the blasts. "How can you pardon a person who has confessed before camera that he was responsible for several terror acts in Pakistan," asked PML-N lawmaker Khwaja Saad Rafiq.
Shiekh Waqas Ahmed of the PML-Q, who was recently inducted as federal minister in the new cabinet, had defended reports of Sarabjit's release and even claimed that he had checked from his sources that the president had awarded clemency for Sarabjit as his case was one of mistaken identity. "We must reciprocate after the release of Pakistani virologist Dr Khalil Chishty by Indian authorities. I think President Zardari's move will send a positive signal across the border," Shiekh Waqas had said. But hours later, his sources were proved wrong by Zardari's spokesman.
It took more than eight hours for Pakistan to retract the report that Zardari had commuted to life the death sentence of Sarabjit. Until late Tuesday, officials were constantly telling the Pakistani media that the man being released was Sarabjit. They even quoted law minister Farooq H Naek as having ordered his release. All local TV stations quoted Naek except the official channel, PTV News, and the state-owned wire service, Associated Press of Pakistan, which ignored the story.
At 12.05am on Wednesday, exactly eight hours after news of Sarabjit's release broke, presidential spokesman Farhatullah Babur stunned journalists with a clarification that authorities had taken steps for the release of another Indian prisoner named Surjeet Singh. "I think there is some confusion. First, it is not a case of pardon. More importantly, it is not Sarabjit. It is Surjeet Singh, son of Sucha Singh. His death sentence was commuted in 1989 by President Ghulam Ishaq Khan on the advice of (then premier) Benazir Bhutto," Babur said.
While many Pakistani dailies called it an international embarrassment, observers said it seriously dented the credibility of the president's office. "The government's non-serious approach about clarification raises doubts about its credibility on all fronts," said Nazrul Islam, an Islamabad-based political analyst. "The silence of the official news channel at a time when anonymous government officials were confusing millions of people with wrong information indicated that it could have been pre-planned," Nazar added.
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Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Trekking in the monsoons!
Monsoons are a great time to go trekking. Nature is in its most lush and the air is cool and clean. However, trekking in the rains can come with its hurdles... or should we say puddles. The ground gets mucky and loose and a number of insects thrive during this season. Here are some precautionary tips if you are planning a trek during monsoons. Beware of leeches.
Prior to the journey apply a mixture of salt and mustard oil over legs and shoes. Don't try to forcibly remove if a leech bites you. If you do pull off the creature, apply mixture of salt and mustard oil before bathing to avoid itching. Don't go trekking alone. Accommodate guides who are well-versed with the route. Begin the trek early in the morning and rest during noon. Follow the instruction of guides and don't get separated from the team.
A bag with many pockets and which can carry all the needed goods for trekking must be used. The bags must have cushioned shoulder straps. Carry sleeping bags, tent, trekking rope with at least 50-meter length and a rain coat. Carry a torch, pocket lighter, knife, blanket, water bottle, cap, candles, and extra torch batteries. Avoid wearing dark coloured outfits. Full sleeve shirts, which can cover the neck and cargo pants, are the best.
Use trekking shoes with good grip. Canvas shoes covering the entire foot are good, but would create problems if wet. Socks of good quality must be used and carry another 2 to 3 pairs. Carry foods rich in carbohydrates. Don't consume liquor or cigarettes. Before trekking, ensure that you are medically fit. Those who suffer from high blood pressure or heart diseases should not over exert. Carry painkillers, first aid kit, sunscreen lotion and medicines prescribed by your doctor for headache and cough.
Prior to the journey apply a mixture of salt and mustard oil over legs and shoes. Don't try to forcibly remove if a leech bites you. If you do pull off the creature, apply mixture of salt and mustard oil before bathing to avoid itching. Don't go trekking alone. Accommodate guides who are well-versed with the route. Begin the trek early in the morning and rest during noon. Follow the instruction of guides and don't get separated from the team.
A bag with many pockets and which can carry all the needed goods for trekking must be used. The bags must have cushioned shoulder straps. Carry sleeping bags, tent, trekking rope with at least 50-meter length and a rain coat. Carry a torch, pocket lighter, knife, blanket, water bottle, cap, candles, and extra torch batteries. Avoid wearing dark coloured outfits. Full sleeve shirts, which can cover the neck and cargo pants, are the best.
Use trekking shoes with good grip. Canvas shoes covering the entire foot are good, but would create problems if wet. Socks of good quality must be used and carry another 2 to 3 pairs. Carry foods rich in carbohydrates. Don't consume liquor or cigarettes. Before trekking, ensure that you are medically fit. Those who suffer from high blood pressure or heart diseases should not over exert. Carry painkillers, first aid kit, sunscreen lotion and medicines prescribed by your doctor for headache and cough.
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