Published in Daily Times.
The outspoken Punjab law minister, Rana Sanaullah, thrives on controversies. Be it his alleged relationship with militants or his long-running tiff with late Salmaan Taseer, he remains the centre of attention. Recently, he has gone as far as proclaiming Senator Babar Awan wajib-ul-qatl (liable to be killed). Mr Sana, while defending himself, argued that he merely repeated some lawyers’ opinion, an excuse I deem fictitious and hence unacceptable considering the turmoil engulfing our country. He has rightly received censure from not only the political fraternity but also the Senate, which has passed a resolution against his statement.
Sadly, this is not the first time that the Punjab law minister has been in the news for saying something scandalous. And again his political party has failed to keep him in check. Mr Sanaullah should keep his personal grudges to himself, considering how intolerant and extremist our society has become. His party should monitor his behaviour to prevent any irreparable damage to the already fragile law and order situation.
TASSAWUR BOSAL
Mandi Bahauddin
Daily Times
June 22, 2011.
http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2011%5C06%5C22%5Cstory_22-6-2011_pg3_7
The outspoken Punjab law minister, Rana Sanaullah, thrives on controversies. Be it his alleged relationship with militants or his long-running tiff with late Salmaan Taseer, he remains the centre of attention. Recently, he has gone as far as proclaiming Senator Babar Awan wajib-ul-qatl (liable to be killed). Mr Sana, while defending himself, argued that he merely repeated some lawyers’ opinion, an excuse I deem fictitious and hence unacceptable considering the turmoil engulfing our country. He has rightly received censure from not only the political fraternity but also the Senate, which has passed a resolution against his statement.
Sadly, this is not the first time that the Punjab law minister has been in the news for saying something scandalous. And again his political party has failed to keep him in check. Mr Sanaullah should keep his personal grudges to himself, considering how intolerant and extremist our society has become. His party should monitor his behaviour to prevent any irreparable damage to the already fragile law and order situation.
TASSAWUR BOSAL
Mandi Bahauddin
Daily Times
June 22, 2011.
http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2011%5C06%5C22%5Cstory_22-6-2011_pg3_7
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