I have heard many responsible men stated that Mr Asif Zardari has changed for the better and has matured in dealing with political issues. This information is heartening to note, since he has assumed the role of a powerful President, who has the backing of main component of the coalition government.
However, his choice of men to head the three most critical state owned corporations, namely PEPCO, Railways and PIAC, which are a constant burden on the exchequer, leaves much to be desired. The state of our economy does not give us much space to keep on cuffing up large tranches of cash injections to these poorly managed corporations.
It is time that the Federal Government orders a complete revamping and replace the corrupt mediocrity, that has far too long monopolised such corporations. President Zardari has to play his due role of an adjudicator and custodian of the affairs of this country and desist from appointing incompetent and unqualified cronies to positions of authority.
Pakistan today, more than ever before, requires a team of the best qualified professionals, men of integrity who can take us out of this economic quagmire. This government has inherited most of the problems that confront us today. However it has now been in power for over 7 months and has to meet the tough challenges that confront this nation.
It is an elected government which has to deliver to the people and does not enjoy the luxury of a dictator like Musharraf, who was not accountable to the people. Mr Zardari has proven his political dexterity, what he now needs to do is to put together a team of competent professionals, who may not necessarily be Jiyalas, but who can deliver.