Wedding at President House:

A few pictures immortalising the event and showing the president, the PM and others enjoying the festivities are circulating on the internet. The house true to its tradition and expectation is lavishly bedecked with flowers and other arrangements. Quaid's portrait honours the newly weds at their back and the National and the President's flags are hoisted on either side of their sofa. Fully liveried waiters with the President House crest adorning their chests are seen serving the guests with the delicious foods and other delectable delicacies. In short the occasion radiates every inch the regal aura and regalia befitting the occasion.

Naturally, a question or two come to the mind of the uninitiated, as to how could such a private function be held at the President's House? Who bore its cost? (I hope not me as a tax payer.)  Is this facility also available to others?

I just don't understand why do our rulers indulge in such irresponsible acts unbecoming their station and status, which give all the opportunity to raise an accusing finger at them? Is it to prove that they are above the law, rules and regulations? That, they can do whatever they wished, as if Pakistan was their personal property or fiefdom? Obviously, they seem to wear shoes that are TOO large for them.

Truly

Col. Riaz Jafri (Retd)

30, Westridge-1

Rawalpindi 46000