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"I find it very strange that barring a few Zardis the rest of the world out there turns down favours by the government."
"That's not true. There was the case of an FA pass appointed as chairman of OGDC, a night club manager who was made head of the National Insurance Corporation, then there is the Pakistan Steel Mills gentleman who in one year turned a profit making venture into more than 20 billion losses, lets not forget those engaged in negotiating accommodation for our Hajj pilgrims..."
"You didn't mention some federal ministers who are not liked by the jiyalas as well..."
"Grapes are sour I say..."
"OK but I did say barring some 100 plus Zardis. Do you recall the decision of the government to appoint the chief justice of the Lahore High Court a while back when the two learned justices involved both opted to support the Chief Justice's decision?"
"Yes, but let's not forget High Court Chief Justice Sharif has made his political affiliations known to all and sundry..."
"Right, but what I want to put forward is the view that the government's cleverness is kinda transparent."
"Well I am glad something of the present set-up is transparent."
"Don't be facetious. Anyway I was referring to a statement by Sheerani's son, the man who has been appointed as the Chairman of the Islamic Ideology Council, a post long coveted by the JUI (F)."
"There are allegations that the appointment was made in the background of the government's need to pass the reformed general sales tax bill?"
"Right but Sheerani's son says that the President in the notification has made the appointment till further orders..."
"Sensible in case the JUI (F) do yet another volte face..."
"Right, but apparently Sheerani has sent the letter back for clarification."
"And that clarification may come after the passage of the bill."
"Better safe than sorry you reckon?"
"I am behind the President on this given the volatility of the JUI (F)."

Copyright Business Recorder, 2010

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