PRESS RELEASE

I had submitted the following letter to the Election Commission of Pakistan asking Chief Election Commissioner to reject the nomination papers of Mr. Asif Ali Zardari on the basis of his worldwide recognition of corruption and dishonesty. However it seems that the Election Commission without hearing me has ignored or rejected my objections. As the President represents all the citizens, it is the right of every citizen to launch a complaint against perceived gross violation of constitution. I have sent a reminder to the Election Commission yesterday with little hope that I will be called for hearing. This obnoxious attitude of the Election Commission remind us that still like judiciary, Election Commission is not an independent institution and is working of the whims and desires of some individuals and anti State forces. I strongly protest and reserve the right to challenge the Election Commission's decision in appropriate court which would definitely include Allah Ta'lah's court.

It is also shameful to see that Mr. Mushahid although on TV clearly and rightly highlighting Zardari corruption, did not submit his objections in the Election Commission as his points also make Mr. Zardari non eligible for contest Presidential Elections.

Here is the copy of my letter to the Election Commission of Pakistan. 

Sunday, August 16th 2008

To,
the Chief Election Commissioner,
Election Commission Of Pakistan
Secretariat, Election House,
Constitution Avenue G-5/2,
Islamabad

Subject: Zardari Not Eligible to contest Presidential Elections

Dear Chief Election Commissioner: Assalamo Alaikum

PPP has declared that it would nominate Mr. Asif Ali Zardari as its Presidential Candidate. However in my humble opinion Mr. Asif Ali Zardari can't contest presidential elections on the following grounds:

1.      He does not enjoy a good reputation of being honest man.    He is known worldwide as Mr. 10%!

2.      Even the time he spent in prison was a luxury for him. He either stayed at the private ward of PIMS occupying about 12 rooms for about 2 years with all luxuries including hugging his dogs prior to going to court if and when he desired. He thus deprived many deserving patients treatment at PIMS. In Karachi he stayed in special 5 star suit at Civil hospital with all luxuries available

3.      Mr. Zardari broke his written and verbal agreements many times without any shame as witnessed by entire nation.

4.      He has admitted owning Surrey Mansion and Switzerland Courts have regarded him as thoroughly corrupt

5.      Mr. Asif Zaradi's case being still open in Swiss Courts would make him a security risk for Pakistan. Imagine a Pakistani President being arrested or threatened to be arrested on his trip abroad. He will be vulnerable to various pressures which will affect the safety and integrity of Pakistan.

6.      He had been accused of tying bomb to Murtaza Bukhari's leg and forcing him to sign a check to snatch all the money donated for establishing a children hospital in rural Sind. The copy of the check was reproduced by weekly Takbeer.

7.      He had permitted uranium contaminated milk for consumption in Sind after Chernobyl nuclear disaster. The milk was declared as unfit for human consumption by Karachi Nuclear Plant Authorities after check up. However Mr. Zardari after taking bribe allowed consumption of the milk which was prohibited in Punjab by Nawaz Sharif then Chief Minister of Punjab

8.      Mr. Asif Ali Zardari came to Pakistan under NRO which gives "protection" to his past corruption against punishment but certainly it does not make him Mr. Clean. Quite on the contrary it proves that he is guilty of all those corruption and an umbrella was provided by Gen. Musharraf illegally for mutual illegal benefits and gains. If he were clean and honest he would have required no NRO

9.      Mr. Asif Ali Zardari had been incriminated in murders of Mir Murtaza Bhutto and Zafar Rajput (Nawab Shah) etc. It is another matter that through pressures on weak courts he gets himself off the hook but that again does not make him an innocent person.

10.  A person who had been convicted and sentenced on criminal and corruption charges and enjoying the worst possible reputation throughout world can't be a candidate for Presidency. He is so scared of the fair and independent judiciary that he is reluctant to reinstating honest judges. 

Based on above facts; allowing Mr. Asif Ali Zardari to contest Presidential Elections will be a serious violation of Constitution (Article 62 and 63 etc) and it will amount making Pakistan a laughing stock and jeopardize Pakistan's security and interests. I, therefore humbly request you to reject his nomination papers.

Truly;

Prof. (Dr.) Anwar Ul Haque

116. St. 49 F 11/ 3 Islamabad 44000Phone: 2294099, Cell: 03335129849

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