We as a country are fortunate to have been blessed with leaders of the worst kind since Independence. And of course when we talk about the recent crop of leaders who have been loaded onto us - some of the worst kind, people who have used and abused the system and created their millions and billions through their official positions and patronage of crooks.
What got me to write this post was a picture of Nawaz Sharif above, a picture that could make a kid cry, give you nightmares for days on end. In Urdu we have a word called "manhoos" - which aptly describes the man in the picture above.
A brief history of a "Manhoos" politician of Pakistan: Nawaz Sharif and his family held the Ittefaq Group which produced Iron and Steel products, lost control in 1972 under the ZAB regime and regained control with the end of Zulfiqar Bhuttos reign. He prospered incessantly under the Zia ul Haqs regime, which saw loads of growth thanks to American aid used for fighting a proxy war in Afghanistan and at the same time funnelled into Pakistan.
This man proudly proclaims that he has done so much for the people of Punjab, so thats right down there for you - we have had a Punjabi Prime Minister holding office twice. Under his patronage the Supreme Court of Pakistan was attacked by his party's goons.
A public leader who has piled on and added to his personal wealth using his seat of power and his position. #Perfect indeed but perhaps this is what happens in the not so Islamic Republic of Pakistan.
So there we go a "manhoos" leader for you! Bless Pakistan!
