"I was referring specifically to inheritance laws in practice as far as our politicians are concerned."
"Technically the same rules apply."
"And non-technically?"
"Inheritance is not like a senate seat what with technical and non-technical seats."
"Given that the same family's members get elected to the senate time and again I am inclined to think..."
"Senate seats are awarded on the basis of two considerations. First to extend a favour and at the same time give a shut up call - and by that I mean criticising the party leadership that gave the ticket is a no; and second on the basis of cash - the Khan reckons the price is 2 crore rupees per seat but I would imagine it's a lot more depending on the party leader and the aspirant."
"But Aitzaz Ahsan's seat was probably granted for charging Gilani one rupee to defend his contempt case!"
"Right and that shows that Zardari sahib does abide by his deals - I mean he didn't have to give the ticket to Aitzaz Ahsan especially after he lost the case but..."
"There are always exceptions to the rule but when Zardari sahib leaves this earthly life I doubt if the most influential person in his inner coterie namely Faryal Talpur would be his heir."
"Has to be a Bhutto Zardari but the question is if the blend of the two families can do what Benazir Bhutto did after the judicial death of her father..."
"You are sowing discord within Sindh's first family, so stop!"
"What if Mian sahib goes? One thing is for sure - the deputy prime minister with his 35 or so committee chairmanships may consult with Kulsoom Nawaz though I am not sure whether their consultations would be binding on the rest of the party..."
"You are simply sowing discord so stop...."
"And what if the Khan goes?"
"His political inheritance would be in jeopardy - I don't think his party would survive to be honest. While his wife's inheritance would be one sixth of the two hills though I am not sure if his sons would contest...."
"Don't sow discord in our first families. They have enough on their plates to keep power."
"I thought they weren't in it for power!"
"And wishes are horses...."