British PM vs Pak Law Minister

According to a news item, David Cameron, the British PM recently, took a commercial flight on an official visit to the US, saving the exchequer around $300,000. Under normal circumstances a Prime Minister would charter a Boeing 747 or 767 for his private use or would fly on a military jet. In the grand scheme of things, the amount isn't that significant - but the gesture is huge.

In contrast, the Pakistani Law Minister, Dr. Babar Awan charted a private plane to distribute government funds to the Bars of his choice. It is reported that he, like an Arab millionaire, has also been showering up to Rs 50,000 on the Naath Khwans of the functions. But then, he is known for his hallabaloos. I remember reading that after making a financial deal with, Sheikh Afzaal of Haris Steel Mill, for securing him positive results from Dogar Court; the latter wanted to meet him in the lounge of a posh hotel in Dubai where Dr Awan was staying. The doctor politely declined his invitation with the excuse that he was fasting. Half an hour later, Sheikh Afzaal saw Dr Sahib having tea in the lounge. Being a practiced lawyer, Dr Awan quickly composed himself from embarrassment and said he had to break the fast because of an upset stomach.

The point I am trying to make is that politicians should be honest to themselves first before they can become honest to the public and feel their pulse. Keeping the strained British economy in view, the British PM has kept his fingers on the pulse of the public’s feelings. And the Pakistani Law Minister in an identical or maybe worse financial situation is keeping his finger on his self acclaimed glorified personality. To make it more atrocious, up until recently, he has been teaching the morals of the Quran on a TV channel. Long live our political leaders.