PTI should not have imposed 100-day benchmark upon itself, says Aitzaz Ahsan
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Senior PPP leader Aitzaz Ahsan on Monday said the ruling Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) should not have imposed the 100-day plan upon itself to gauge its performance after coming into power.
Speaking to reporters at the Lahore High Court Bar Association, the PPP stalwart said a 100-day benchmark is used to measure performances of governments in countries with presidential systems, and not in parliamentary democracies.
Such a measure is deployed in presidential systems because a president being the head of the government is conferred a lot of executive powers to implement his policies, he said.
In Pakistan's parliamentary system, "the PTI should not have applied a 100-day criterion upon itself since it does not have a majority in the upper house (Senate)", Ahsan added.
Read: PM Khan puts greater focus on 'future plans' in 100-day review speech
In response to a question, he said the direction of the government's policies will become apparent but that it should be "given some time".
Barrister Ahsan claimed that a large part of the country, in the form of Sindh province, "steadfastly stands with the PPP", as evident from the party's repeated victory in Sindh in general elections of the past decade.
He said political opponents had "done a lot of propaganda" against the PPP regarding deaths in Thar and the lack of development in Sindh but the province "is with PPP as usual".
"That is what they are worried about," he added, without naming any party.
He played down reports of differences between Railways Minister Sheikh Rashid and Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry, saying: "A struggle sometimes starts between ministers from day one."
See: Rashid caught on camera mocking ‘picnicking’ Fawad
The actual issue for the ruling coalition, Ahsan said, is its failure to present a basic policy and vision for the country so far.
Rana Bilal is a Lahore-based reporter for Dawn News (TV) with over nine years of experience covering legal affairs, justice-sector developments, and environmental issues. He can be found on X at @ranabilaldawn.
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Dec 10, 2018 07:35pm
What is Aitzaz Ahsan doing in PPP.He should join PTI.
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Dec 10, 2018 07:39pm
They can't undo it now. They failed owing to their own boasting habit which unfortunately is their hallmark.
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Dec 10, 2018 08:01pm
‘The actual issue for the ruling coalition, Ahsan said, is its failure to present a basic policy and vision for the country so far.’
Vision is Riasat e Madina. Never ever mentioned by any country not even muslim ones.
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Dec 10, 2018 08:15pm
I agree with him Pakistan should Introduce presidential system so that the head of a state have more power
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Dec 10, 2018 08:17pm
Naturally worried that the bar has been set too low by IK for future government's performance to be measured with. Anyone capable of meeting or beating the challenge, would not worry about the benchmarks or short span of time to evaluate their performance. Whether Presidntial systems or Parliamentary democracies, the government's still function and all ministeries have to live up to the expectations of the voters.
So, Mr. Ahsan's assertions are without merit.
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Dec 10, 2018 08:20pm
Go home n retire. Enough for your expertise.
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Dec 10, 2018 08:21pm
Words of wisdom from AA. Like PPP no govt should impose time limit on itself. Take the example of the PPP; they did promise Bread, Shirt-on-your back, and a house - but not once did they say that thing will be provided in this lifetime! They have had several periods in power - most recently a full five-year stretch but not once was anybody in Pakistan (other the the chosen people of Pop) getting bread, clothes, and housing.
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Dec 10, 2018 08:27pm
"the PTI should not have applied a 100-day criterion upon itself since it does not have a majority in the upper house (Senate)", Ahsan added. Therefore, opposition does not want government to succeed and function as a responsible MNA.
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Dec 10, 2018 08:41pm
I was under the impression that was an international yardstick. " First 100 days."
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Dec 10, 2018 08:48pm
...and how do you want to respond to that? These are the facts not propaganda?
"He said political opponents had "done a lot of propaganda" against the PPP regarding deaths in Thar and the lack of development in Sindh but the province "is with PPP as usual"."
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Dec 10, 2018 08:59pm
"...but the province "is with PPP as usual". I wish Mr Aitzaz Ahsan explained the reason. Here is why Sindhis voted for PPP. Before the last election I visited rural Sindh where I belong to. I met with no one who was happy with PPP. But the only reason they wanted to vote them was because they had no good alternative. PTI did not do any organizational work in Sindh because they were mostly focused on Punjab. GDA was another disaster, PTI should not have aligned with them, and more importantly PPP candidates were influential people who used their personal influence, bribery and or intimidation techniques to get the votes. The love for Bhutto's PPP is long gone Mr Aitzaz Ahsan
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Dec 10, 2018 09:14pm
But still it’s not your domain to advise PTI.
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Dec 10, 2018 09:22pm
PTI did the right thing as 100 days is widely taken as standard time frame to assess a new government direction. Aitzaz Ahsan is just being a critical for the sake of it..
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Dec 10, 2018 09:23pm
People in Sindh "steadfastly stands with the PPP", because you have kept them in the dark and under your feet.
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Dec 10, 2018 09:29pm
And out of decency, you should not represent and defend corrupt like Malik Riaz, etc.
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Dec 10, 2018 09:39pm
AA has lost his respect by defending Bahira Town, the land grabber mafia, in the court. Money talks!
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Dec 10, 2018 09:44pm
It’s a good initiative in any case - transparency in politics can only be a good thing
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Dec 10, 2018 09:56pm
Aitzaz, you are in a position to comment on PTI's performance and the political well being of the nation. And the reason is a conflict of interest. If I am not mistaken you represent the mega-corporations in Pakistan responsible for milking the nation and you keep getting them off.
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Dec 10, 2018 09:58pm
Mr. Ahsan you have shamed the lawyer community with your redundant comments.
Its high time that has beens like you are sent to old peoples homes.
Retire please before people force you to retire.
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Dec 10, 2018 10:03pm
While the PTI government is struggling to accomplish their 10 day bucket list, no thanks to the two previous governments, its important to remember what PPP accomplished in days while in power. Oh wait, he only wants to talk about PTI
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Dec 10, 2018 10:27pm
Mr. Chaudhry Aetazaz Ahsan,
May I remind you that you belong to most corrupt regional political party PPP?
It may be possible that you have forgotten the performance or performances of the Zardaris, Bhuttos, Talpurs, Memons, Shahs, etc.
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Dec 10, 2018 10:30pm
If only they had consulted you before making that announcement.
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Dec 10, 2018 10:37pm
What an admission... thats why PPP never delivered in 10 yrs. If PTI wants goals set, it good for future of the country. Why PPP worry???
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Dec 10, 2018 11:30pm
Makes sense.
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Dec 10, 2018 11:36pm
Aitzaz, Chowardy Shahib,, what would you know about running a country. You and your party represent oppression and corruption.
One day you'll all have to answer and we hope the day is coming soon when you and all the corrupts you have defended will be behind the bars. We pray they investigate you also and find out how a person like you took such a big chunk of Roti, Kapra and makan? How much you have stashed up in Norway and Europe in the nsme of your daughter and European son on law?
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Dec 11, 2018 12:23am
totally agree pti boasted about their claims in the campaign
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Dec 11, 2018 12:25am
That is called good governance! For your information sir!
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Dec 11, 2018 12:29am
Well said....Thats why PPP never gave any target in Sindh and centre.
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Dec 11, 2018 12:48am
Shame on all those who have ruled the country turn by turn and looted the country and now these very people are here questioning Imran Khan of his 100 days.
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Dec 11, 2018 12:59am
They will not get anything done even if they had imposed a 100 month benchmark.
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Dec 11, 2018 12:59am
@azam khan, TRUE that!
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Dec 11, 2018 01:10am
Ok. Then what did you accomplish in many of 100 days of your government?
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Dec 11, 2018 01:20am
Tactics for the sack of winning election.
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Dec 11, 2018 01:29am
Wise words.
PTI over-promised for sure.
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Dec 11, 2018 01:42am
Hundred-day yardstick is used to show the direction of the new government. It doesn't matter whether it is parliamentary system or presidential.
Pakistan needs presidential system. It will work better for the country and the people. But the politicians want parliamentary system because it provides better opportunities for them to rule and do corruption.
People will have to bring the presidential system; politicians will never do it.
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Dec 11, 2018 01:46am
It should be 100 years.
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Dec 11, 2018 02:03am
Dumbest thing I've heard from PPP. Who cares who "usually" does or doesn't in whatever system. At least they have a list of improvement they want to make to the country compared with the PPP list of things that can be stolen from the country.
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Dec 11, 2018 02:19am
Join PTI
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Dec 11, 2018 03:26am
@Mansur Ul Haque, agreed. He should have done this long time ago
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Dec 11, 2018 04:41am
The status quo doesn't want any accountability. What pti is doing is just that whether it is parliamentary or presidential. Mr. Ahsan as usual is confusing executive power with legislation. N if by the way PPP is an agent of goodness then y will it not support good legislation specially against corruption
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Dec 11, 2018 05:39am
I think aitzaz is right on this one
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Dec 11, 2018 06:01am
Rough translation: we've still got the Sindhi vote bank, so we couldn't care less about the deaths in Thar and the underdevelopment of the province.
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Dec 11, 2018 06:39am
Mr. Ahsan tell us one good reason you still following Zardari and his people’s party? What good you see in the party which any senseable person of this country can’t see.
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Dec 11, 2018 07:21am
what a shame that a lawyer like him is part of the PPP, and worst of all, busy defending crooks and crooked companies like Nestle.
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Dec 11, 2018 07:26am
low objectives mean low performance, or like the PML and PPP, false targets like Saaf Pani, or no targets like the PPP.
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Dec 11, 2018 07:42am
@Mansur Ul Haque, probably making the ground work....will not be surprised if he does so ...
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Dec 11, 2018 07:42am
@NK, very true... Beyond any doubts...
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Dec 11, 2018 08:28am
@SHAHID SATTAR , but his consultancy rates are obnoxious!! [sarcasm on sarcasm]
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Dec 11, 2018 08:28am
Sindh is a very special province in Pakistan where Rural Sindh (RS)rules the entire Sindh with no representation of Urban Sindh (US)although 90% of the revenue is generated from US.There has been no development in entire Sindh in last 10 years and majority of government funds have been pocketed. RS get maximum government jobs and there is injustices with US.We have to find solution thru good governance.
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Dec 11, 2018 08:33am
since when PPP become PTI sympathizer?
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Dec 11, 2018 08:51am
Nonsense! I have lost all respect for Aitzaz Ahsan.
Have annual objectives in life, break them into quarterly goals, monitor your progress (or lack there of), and adjust your course of action or behavior or strategy if you want to meet those objectives. We did not elect IK as PM for life (like PPP and PML leaders think of themselves) - he has 5 years and a HUGELY complex mess to clean up therefore IK is doing the right thing by setting goals and reporting on them to the public. Did Zardari or Sharif or Musharraf do that or better yet were they even honest or capable of doing that?
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Dec 12, 2018 04:40am
Is he implying that parliamentary system doomed to be stagnant? If so, should we not reconsider, or modify it?
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