Monday 29 April 2013

Movie Review of Chambaili



Chambaili

 


 After “Khuda kay Liye”, I didn’t watched any Pakistani movie. Although “BOL” was a big hit as well but it didn’t convinced me to go to Cinema for watching it. Khuda Kay Liye was a super hit movie & bit controversial as well. Since that, I waited for 2 movies, one is Kaptaan which is yet under process & another one is Shahzad Nawaz’s Chambaili. I met Shahzad Nawaz 2 years back in Youth Parliament’s session. He visited us in some event organized by Youth parliament. I found him a very genuine, straight forward person. He also appreciates my speech during session, and from there we exchange our contact numbers & facebook ids. From Shahzad Nawaz’s status I get to know about his movie, since that day I have decided to watch this movie on cinema.

Finally release date was announced and that was 26 of April Friday. We plan a Tweet-Up (Twitter Meet up) on 27th April for Movie along with the assistant producer of Chambaili Moiz Masoor. I know Moiz through twitter & found him as genuine as Shahzad Nawaz is. All thanks to Farman for booking our tickets for movie. Me, Adeel, Priyanka, Vishal, Tuba, Tuba’s cousin, Farman & Moiz watched Chambaili together.

 
During Whole movie, most impressive character was of Moosa. His dialogue delivery & body language was very impressive. Dialogues of Chambaili are really outstanding. I mean I have never seen any movie with such well written Urdu dialogues. Especially:

 

“Tum Aam sahi per Aham ho, Tum kuch nhe ye Weham hai”.

“Apnay Anghoto per Kalak mal lo, iss se pehlay k Monh per koi Kalak malde”.

& the poem “Sotay raho mere Bhai” which was also featured in song “DUDUGI”.

 
 
 

I have witnessed round of applause several times by people sitting in cinema during whole movie. Chambaili is perfect for motivating everyone specially youth to cast their vote. Role of middle class in changing this whole political scenario was presented very well. People might criticize role of Hazrat in the movie, but it’s a harsh reality of our society and the style of presenting this is highly appreciated. Worst thing which happens with us was the ending of the movie, when newly elected President was announcing immediate actions for the betterment of “Yaadgar Colony” was censored or may be CUT by cinema. My interest was in it as I really want to know what kind of immediate actions can be taken according to writer & which political party’s manifesto is like that. But unfortunately it was censored.



Overall experience was great specially watching movie with assistant producer was a great experience. During entire movie, Moiz’s complete concentration was on every scene. May be he was recalling his memories that how they have shot this single scene and what problems they have faced while shooting. I am not a critic nor expert who can give marks, but if I would asked to give marks to Chambaili. I would give 9 out of 10 to Chambaili. It’s really a motivating movie, and a great effort by Shahzad Nawaz, I would suggest everyone to watch it. This will be a token of appreciation for the entire Team and for the revival of Pakistani cinema specially Socio-Politic cinema.

 

 

Tuesday 16 April 2013

Jamat-i-Islami Manifesto


Critical Analysis on Jamat-i-Islami’s Manifesto



Jamat-i-Islami is one of the oldest ISLAMIC political organizations of Pakistan. Although I am having serious reservations on Islamic organization’s participation in Pakistani politics, yet no one can deny Jamat-i-Islami’s existence & its work done in various fields. I am one of the criticizers of Jamat-i-Islami as my thinking is more secular or liberal.

PS. (If you don’t know the real definition of Secular, then do contact me).
For election 2013, Jamat-i-Islami presented brief 25 points agenda along with policies to achieve their target. While reading there manifesto, I realize that manifesto of Jamat-i-Islami is atleast designed by some educated & competent person unlike JUIF. Policies which are given on brief points are pretty impressive. Although achieving these tasks is really impossible but providing policy is really a positive change in Pakistani politics.



آزاد ،با وقار ،خود مختار پاکستان
دہشت گردی اور بد امنی کا خاتمہ
جاگیردارانہ نظام کا خاتمہ اور زرعی اصلاحات
مہنگائی کا خاتمہ
فوری اقدامات
وسط مدتی اقدامات : دوسال دورانیہ
مستقل اقدامات : دس سال دورانیہ     
روزگار سب کے لیے          
چھت سب کے لیے 
عدل وانصاف سب کے لیے  
لوٹی ہوئی دولت کی واپسی او رکرپشن کا خاتمہ   
یکساں نظام تعلیم     
نوجوان
صحت عامہ  
خواتین کے حقوق کا تحفظ      
معاشی پالیسی
مزدور دوست ،لیبر پالیسی ، نج کاری   
مفلوک الحال ، آفت زدہ اور پسے ہوئے طبقات کی خدمت        
معاشرتی اصلاحات    
دفاعی پالیسی 
اقلیتوں کے حقوق    
قبائلی علاقے
خصوصی بلوچستان پیکیج         
آئینی اصلاحات       
آئیے! پاکستان کے روشن مستقبل کی طرف

Education – Health – Justice – Jobs – House - Prosperity

Above 25 points are the parts of Jamat-i-Islami’s manifesto. Let’s have a quick analysis on manifesto as well as policies given in it.

فوری اقدامات
In FORI-IQDAMAAT, Jamat-i-Islami provides solution of Energy crisis. According to them within 6 months, Pakistan can generate up to 20,000MW electricity where as they also claim that within 5 years of tenure, they can increase electricity generation up to 50,000MW.
As per my calculation, next 5 years formula is pretty impossible. I don’t know how they can increase production to 50,000 MW as right now we are hardly producing 7000-8000MW.
On various points, they pointed China for support either its on energy crisis or relationship points, this shows that Jamat-i-Islami have finally decided to go for ANTI-AMERICA & PRO-CHINA policy.
یکساں نظام تعلیم     
As all political parties, Jamat-i-Islami also focuses on Same Education system, but I didn’t find any policy on same education system. They also pointed that Urdu will be used as medium of education whereas English will abolished from everywhere. Even English supremacy will also be removed. Although it sounds attractive to few but technically we should realize importance of English now. English is an international language & we should admit and try to teach English for positive change.

I didn’t found any policy or point regarding increasing of universities in Pakistan. Although indirectly they discourage CO-Education system, but no policy in increasing universities & medical colleges. Even one thing which shocks me is in 5 years of tenure, they claim that they will increase literacy rate up to 100% :O! If they are following Zia-ul-Haq as his regime literate is one who can read Quran. In 5 years, if they change definition of literate person, then they can achieve their target as without its really impossible. If Pakistan imposes Emergency on Education, it will take at least 16-20 years to achieve 100% target.

اقلیتوں کے حقوق    
Minorities rights will safeguarded in Jamat-i-Islami’s government. Even points which are presented are very technical. Even they suggested Minorities religious law will be used for their judicial issues etc. I just have a question; will you safeguard Right of Ahmedis, Shias & Ismailes as well?

نوجوان
Jamat-i-Islami gives highest importance to Youth column. Ease in education, playgrounds for youth (separate grounds for females) etc will be provided to youth. But last point is really confusing. Healthy cultural activities will be given highest importance & provincial culture will be groomed through it. I mean what kind cultural activities they are talking as our culture is all about folk dances, music, songs etc. And according to ISLAMIC FALAHI RIYASAT, these activities should be ban. I think this point needs more clarity.

خواتین کے حقوق کا تحفظ      
Women rights will also be safeguarded in Jamat-i-Islami’s tenure. In manifesto, they openly declared that in there tenure they will ban heavy Jahaiz, expensive wedding plans, illegal customs like VANI, KARO-KARI, marriage with Quran etc will abolished & laws will be made to discourage such activities. For Primary education, Female teachers will be given priority.

Above were the few points which were of highest importance & analysis is presented. Although Manifesto was drafted very well, almost every point is addressed in it. But few are yet unanswered or left unanswered to attract voters. In last election, Jamat-i-Islami boycotted, but now they are well prepared and adjusted few seats with different political parties. This time MMA does not exist and all ISLAMIC political parties are contesting election from their very own platforms.

 Vote Wisely.










Saturday 13 April 2013

JUIF Manifesto



JUI-F Manifesto (Election 2013)



This will be the very first time in the history of Pakistan when Manifestoes of political parties are given highest priority. After 1970 slogan of ROTI KAPRA AUR MAKAAN, this is the first time when a common person is looking towards political parties regarding their slogans & manifestos. Yesterday, I read Manifesto of Jamiat-i-Ulma-e-Islam (Fazal-ur-Rehman) group. As usual Manifesto was of Typical Islamic point gaining. Let’s have a quick look on it along with details:
Main pints of JUI-F Manifesto 2013
1-   Pakistan Islamic Welfare State. 2- Islam official religion of Pakistan. 3- Comprehensive system of Islamic laws implementation.
Point 1,2&3 are already written in our constitution but partially implemented. Only naming Islamic Republic of Pakistan is not the solution. I really don’t know what kind of Islam he will implement in Pakistan once they get into power.

4- Foreign policy – Equal relation with all countries.
Well I have an objection, with all countries is kind a impossible. We have to set our priorities. Maulana Sahab is ANTI-America, but he didn’t add this into their Manifesto! WHY?? Are they giving softer image to world specially to AMERICA?

5- Strong system of accountability.
Be Careful Maulana Sahab, نمازیں بخش واتئواتے ھوے روزے گلے نھ پر جائں

6- Education compulsory up to metric.
What kind a education system he talking too? I think elaboration is required because may be he will change all private schools in Madarsahs.

7- Free education up to bachelor level.
Only for Bachelors Level? :O What about Alim’s course because I think you might be interested in creating more Alim’s then scientists.

8- Education in mother tongue.
Pakistan’s mother tongue is yet not decided. Officially it’s URDU. But unofficially English is being used for office work where as Sindhis are having their CNIC cards in their own language. Which mother tongue you are talking about? Again clarification + elaboration is required.

9- Education budget will be increased up to 15%.
Increasing of 15% education budget? Will he cuts Armies budget? LAME JOKE. Current government can’t provide 2% properly & he is talking about 15%! I can bet on it, it’s impossible.

10- End of Co-education. Separate universities for males and females.
After Reading this, a song came in my mind:
طئب علئ پیار کا دشمن ھاے ھاے

11- Science education easier.
Easier AS IN??
12-Encouragement of private institutions.
Having serious reservations on Private Institutions... WHY Private? Why not Public Private Partnership?

13- Antony of Madrassas.
 لآئن پر !آگے

14- Degrees of Madrassas will be equal to government institutions.
This clause is very lame! I mean you can add it as a degree program which is equivalent to Bachelors degree. What is meant by Government institution? I really need a comprehensive reply on it.

15- Minorities rights to establish their religious education institutes.
Is it for Ahmedis / Qadyanis as well because according to him they all are واجب القتل
So how they will ensure provision of Minorities rights and their educational institutes.

Missing things:
·         Energy Crisis.
·         Pakistan-Iran Gas pipeline.
·         Petroleum prices.
·         Cutting of Prime minister house & presidency’s budget.
·         Nothing for YOUTH?
·         Local bodies system.
·         Nothing for female education system.
·         No master plans of development.
·         No policy paper?
·         No Anti WAR strategy (Anti-American)
·         No policy on relationship with India & Iran?
·         No policy on water crisis.
·         No policy & paper work on Kashmir issue?

Ohh, I am Sorry! This manifesto is for Madarsah’s students. Not for us...