Can't you prefer national interests please?

Supreme Court's decsion ends up the political-romance between the leadership of two major political parties in Pakistan. Indeed, the seperation of the 'couple' is as natural as it is in the case of partners lacking so called chemistry. However, the timing of seperation suggests that personal interests are not easier to surpass the national interests and necessary lessons are not learnt from the mistakes of the past. The hope we are not going to back in 90s seems against hope!

Although it is the Supreme Court of Pakistan which banned Sharif brothers from their elected offices but every one knows, as Nawaz Sharif accuses rightly, that courts in Pakistan have a history of being influenced by the governments. So, it is quite natural if most of the people take it as Zardari-influenced decision. One wonders that how could Mr. Zardari forget that the judicial-murder of Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto and brutal assassination of his own wife Benazir Bhutto could not stop his never-thought-election as a President of Pakistan than how a simple court decision may put Sharifs out of the ring?

Seperations may provide a sigh of relief but not the sense of happiness and so is the case with the both parties. If Mr. Sharif complaints that he was disappointed with the promises unfulfilled then on the other side predictable political turmoil in the upcoming future certainly is not a good news for accidently-made President of Pakistan, Asif Ali Zardari. However, it is certainly not a bad news for all stake holders. The court's decision has injected a power dose into the veins of the lawyers' movement which is aimed at to restore the judges sacked by Musharraf and put the PML-Q back in political stream light. So, the country has been pregnant with political turmoil, horse-trading and social unrest in the times when US officials are formulating new strategy to curb terrorists and extremists in Afhanistan and federally administered tribal areas of Pakistan.

The distinct geographical location of Pakistan was our great strength but our greatest politician made it otherwise. Since, US is in do-or-die position in Afganistan, she is about to take final step to safeguard her interests. And, one must also remember that US is not the only stake holder in this area. So, if the political and social situation get worsenned and uncontrollable for the political leadership, then every stake holder would move forward in pursuance of his/her interests. I just have one question to each of our brilliant and talented politicians, can't you please prefer the national interests over personal interests for a while?