Lighter side..

I hope I remember it correctly. I read it some time back in News magazine. It wasn't aimed at insulting any ones sentiment but just to relax the screwed minds... just to help them break in to laughter... and possibly hug each other in compliment.....I gather my memory fragments to gather here just to recreate something of that sort...

President Bush Junior visited Pakistan some time back. Pakistan is a leading partner and trusted ally of the U.S in the war against terror.Bush was in Islamabad to congratulate his ally for his braveness in joining the axis. Musharraf took bush for a ride on the streets of Islamabad in his brand new Limousine. But all along the path there was not even a single sight that rose interest in president Bush.Not only that, the visiting president was annoyed by the fact that the people of Islamabad misused the pavements and riverfronts. President bush pointed out at one such man and said " er Musharraf, it seems Pakistanis don't use public toilets. they prefer open places to those stinging public toilets. isn't it president?" Mush Explained the situation to pacify Bush, but mush has certainly felt insulted. He waited for an opportunity to revenge.

On His visit to Washington, Mush made it sure to retaliate for the insult meted out at his in his home country. He requested bush for courtesy ride and Mush happily Obliged.As they were moving through the streets of Washington mush was eagerly waiting for an opportunity ....... and suddenly he noticed a man standing beside the Pakistan embassy compound wall and "pissing".

Mush jumped in delight and said" look Mr president, here is a man and he definitely does not match the reputation of your country, er its a shame!!'.Bush got annoyed and ordered his security to gun down the man.

The next day the leading news papers in Washington carried a story. The headlines read" Pak Ambassador shot dead outside the consulate".

Justice abroad

It was hard time for Dr Haneef and his family for last one month. His story is more on the emotional side as he had to plead for the mercy of authority to see his new born child. He was detained on charges which appeared to be fragile and the federal authorities in Australia were fighting a lone loosing battle. The whole story though ended in a good note, it exposed the anti humanitarian aspect and the sweeping powers given to executive by the anti terror laws passed world over by different governments.

Be it the present laws in U.S or Australia, unlawful detention of suspects with out proper evidence is an act of human right violations. Australia was quick in correcting their mistake and deserve special praise. The matter would have been different if it would have happened anywhere else in the world. In India, under such anti-terrorist laws, individuals are held in custody and are meted with harsh treatments. May it be for good or bad the misuse of such laws are raising concerns among human right activist and civil liberties group.

when every one expect strong actions be taken against terrorist and their networks, innocent individual should not be trapped in such laws for no mistakes of there own. An apology from the part of the authorities can save the governments and can prevent further damage to their image,but immediate actions should be taken to restore the dignity and pride of the individual.

Dr Haneef can thank God for being detained in Australia. They provided him with facilities such as television, Gym, magazines and medical attention on demand.Had it happened on India, the situation would have been entirely different.In India, He had to endure the unhygienic circumstances of Thihar Jail. Remember what happened to biscuit king Rajan Pillai. He died in jail as he was not provided medical help. the reason- He didn't pay bribe to jail authorities.