A Journey from dictator to a leader

A Journey from dictator to a leader

  World call him a dictator. But his martially-democratic epoch was far better than the current democracy we have. Let’s just have a clear look on what Pakistan gone through in Musharraf’s tenure.

   According to International Monetary Fund (IMF), Pakistan was the third highest growing economy after China and India in Musharraf’s era. Pakistan railway was making profits.

   Other indicators include a drastic decrease in poverty. CNG fuel, information technology and especially the telecommunication sectors registered massive growths, and the dollar was just at Rs60.

   Musharraf even played a significant role in transforming the infrastructure of this country. Four dams (Subakzai, Gomalzam, Khurram and Tangi) were constructed during his period.

   He initiated the plans to work on seven motorways in different areas of Pakistan; some were completed during his period and others remained under construction. Advanced Gawadar port, Kachi Canal Project, Lyari Expressway and a 650km long coastal highway are also among the many achievements of Musharraf’s period.

   Many universities were inaugurated. Have you ever heard that media enjoys full liberty in a country run by a dictator? Yes, it happened, media did enjoyed liberation in his era. Many other achievements were made, of which credit only goes to Musharraf.

   I am not a follower of Musharraf neither a big fan of him. But his work is commendable. He made some mistakes like NRO, CJ house arrest etc which should be questioned but let the decision be taken by court and not the media. His work has already proved what he was , a dictator or a leader.

  I being a student and responsible citizen of Pakistan, who for the first time had a chance to cast vote, think it’s unfair to stop Musharraf from contesting the elections. To conduct free and fair elections, everyone should get a chance.

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                                                              Omaima Khalid