Lacking moral authority

Lacking moral authority

Dr. Jassim Taqui

Don’t grieve. Anything you lose comes around in another form- Rumi

The nation continues to debate the Panama Leaks (PL) and its intense impact on all political parties. The PL has unveiled the real faces of corrupt politicians and the defect in both parliamentary and judicial systems. The ruling party PML-N has decided to form a judicial commission to investigate PL. 

However the TORs (Terms of Reference) have been formulated in  such a way that the Judicial Commission would not be able to give its verdict even after 50 years. This is a mockery of democracy and blatant attempt by the corrupt ruling party to hide behind the legal institutions of the country.

This time, Sharif Brothers did not deny the corruption charges against them and their family members. Since, PL gave them evidences and asked them to react, they know exactly that they do not stand a chance to survive. One would ask: Is it legally and morally acceptable for the rulers to remain in power following their humiliation? To my mind nobody would ever be ready to make business with thieves except the thieves.  

PL has made it clear that a new generation would emerge to replace rotten figures. Only women and youth can lead the nation and revive the hope of transparency, accountability and rule of law.